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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Columbia, MD

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Columbia, Maryland, is home to a sizable senior population, making up about 35.7% of its residents. With 10 senior living facilities in the city and a network of 267 in nearby areas, Columbia provides numerous options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes. The average cost for assisted living in Columbia stands at $5,420 per month, reflecting the region's investment in quality care. As you navigate the options available, this article will guide you through some of the best senior living communities in Columbia, highlighting those recognized for their excellent services, amenities, and comprehensive care to meet seniors' diverse needs.

52 Communities were found near Columbia, MD
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Sunrise of Columbia
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Sunrise of Columbia

6500 Freetown Road, Columbia, MD 21044 (1.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
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Lorien Harmony Hall
Our Rating:
of 5
9.1

Lorien Harmony Hall

6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044 (1.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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of 5
9.1
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April Bloom Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.1

April Bloom Assisted Living

5037 Durham East, Columbia, MD 21044 (1.5 mi from city center)
Memory Care
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of 5
9.1
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Bryant Woods Manor Memory Care and Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Bryant Woods Manor Memory Care and Assisted Living

10461 Waterfowl Terrrace, Columbia, MD 21044 (1.6 mi from city center)
Memory Care
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9.5
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Residences at Vantage Point CCRC
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Residences at Vantage Point CCRC

5400 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 (1.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
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9.5
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Brighton Gardens of Columbia
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

Brighton Gardens of Columbia

7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21045 (1.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
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9.4
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AllView Retreat
Our Rating:
of 5
9.4

AllView Retreat

6344 Amherst Ave, Columbia, MD 21046 (2 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
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9.4
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Bredd Health Services Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Bredd Health Services Assisted Living

5984 Grand Banks Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 (2 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
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8.5
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Winter Growth - Maryland Memories
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Winter Growth - Maryland Memories

5460 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21044 (2.2 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
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8.5
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Clarksville Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Clarksville Assisted Living

7246 Guilford Road, Clarksville, MD 21029 (2.7 mi from city center)
Memory Care
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8.5
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Charter Senior Living of Columbia
Our Rating:
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8.5

Charter Senior Living of Columbia

8220 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045 (3.2 mi from city center)
Memory Care
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8.5
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Morningside House of Ellicott City
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Morningside House of Ellicott City

5330 Dorsey Hall Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042 (3.6 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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8.6
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Shangri-La
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Shangri-La

4475 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043 (4.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
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Arbor Terrace Fulton
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3

Arbor Terrace Fulton

11584 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD 20759 (4.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.3
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Hope Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Hope Assisted Living

9332 Old Scaggsville Rd, Laurel, MD 20723 (4.6 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
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9.8
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Sand Cherry Manor
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Sand Cherry Manor

8367 Sand Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD 20723 (4.7 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
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9.6
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Maple Hill
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Maple Hill

10711 Harding Road, Laurel, MD 20723 (4.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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9.8
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Lorien Elkridge
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Lorien Elkridge

7615 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075 (4.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
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8
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Pine Hill
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Pine Hill

8455 Murphy Rd, Laurel, MD 20723 (5.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
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9.8
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The Comforts of Home
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

The Comforts of Home

10370 Globe Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042 (5.4 mi from city center)
Memory Care
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9.8
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Golden Oasis Senior Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Golden Oasis Senior Living

6905 Scarlet Oak Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075 (5.7 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
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9.6
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Daystar Health Care LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Daystar Health Care LLC

7120 Susans Pass, Elkridge, MD 21075 (5.7 mi from city center)
Home Care
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of 5
9.6
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Tiber Hudson
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Tiber Hudson

3675 Mount Ida Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043 (5.8 mi from city center)
Senior Apartments
Our Rating:
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9.6
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Autumn Hill
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Autumn Hill

12401 Lime Kiln Rd, Fulton, MD 20759 (5.8 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
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9.8
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Griswold Home Care - Baltimore and Howard County, MD
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Griswold Home Care - Baltimore and Howard County, MD

3525 Ellicott Mills Dr, Suite G, Ellicott City, MD 21043 (5.9 mi from city center)
Home Care
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9.8
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Map of Assisted Living in Columbia

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Sunrise of Columbia
  • Lorien Harmony Hall
  • April Bloom Assisted Living
  • Bryant Woods Manor Memory Care and Assisted Living
  • Residences at Vantage Point CCRC
  • Brighton Gardens of Columbia
  • AllView Retreat
  • Bredd Health Services Assisted Living
  • Winter Growth - Maryland Memories
  • Clarksville Assisted Living
  • Charter Senior Living of Columbia
  • Morningside House of Ellicott City
  • Shangri-La
  • Arbor Terrace Fulton
  • Hope Assisted Living
  • Sand Cherry Manor
  • Maple Hill
  • Lorien Elkridge
  • Pine Hill
  • The Comforts of Home
  • Golden Oasis Senior Living
  • Daystar Health Care LLC
  • Tiber Hudson
  • Autumn Hill
  • Griswold Home Care - Baltimore and Howard County, MD

Senior Living Statistics for Columbia, Maryland

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


If you're looking for the least expensive senior living option in Columbia, Maryland, it's a detached cottage, which costs an average of $3,700 per month. Costs for care range up to $7,099 per month for a two-bedroom nursing home unit. There are several other types of care to choose from, including independent living at $3,895 per month and memory care at $6,702 per month. With this range of options, Columbia provides senior living arrangements to fit various needs and budgets.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $5,420
Memory Care $6,702
Independent Living $3,895
Nursing Home: Private Room $4,245
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $6,466
Nursing Home: Studio $5,968
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $5,780
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $7,099
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage $3,700

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Columbia


The cost of assisted living in Columbia is slightly more expensive than other nearby cities at an average of $5,420 per month. For comparison, the average cost of assisted living in Baltimore is $5,100 per month, while Fort Meade averages $5,362 per month.
City Average Monthly Cost
Columbia $5,420

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Columbia compares to Maryland and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Columbia $5,420
Maryland $5,273
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Columbia


There are currently 10 senior living facilities to choose from in Columbia. Still considering where you or your loved one will settle? The surrounding area has 267 facilities to choose from, and there are a total of 548 facilities in the state of Maryland. With so many choices, you're likely to find the perfect community.
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Columbia

267

Surrounding Area

548

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Columbia Senior Demographics


In Columbia, Maryland, seniors comprise 35.7% of the 106,600 residents as of 2023, with a slightly higher female presence at 51.8% compared to 48.2% male. The age distribution among seniors includes 13.5% in their 50s, 10.9% in their 60s, 7.1% in their 70s, and 4.2% aged 80 and over. When exploring marital status, 48.5% of seniors are married, 11.5% are divorced, 34.6% have never married, and 5.5% are widowed. Columbia boasts a rich cultural tapestry, with senior demographics showing 47.7% White, 28.2% Black, and 13% Asian. Additionally, 9.1% of seniors are Hispanic, 8.2% are of mixed race, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.6% identify as other, reflecting the community's diverse and vibrant makeup.

Population

Columbia has a population of 106,600.
  • 48.2% Male
  • 51.8% Female

Marital Status

  • 48.5% Married
  • 11.5% Divorced
  • 34.6% Never Married
  • 5.5% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 35.7% of the population.
  • 13.5% in their 50s
  • 10.9% in their 60s
  • 7.1% in their 70s
  • 4.2% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 47.7% White
  • 28.2% Black
  • 13% Asian
  • 0.2% Native
  • 0.1% Pacific
  • 2.6% Identifying as Other
  • 8.2% Mixed Race
  • 9.1% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Columbia

Some of the least expensive options for senior living near Columbia, Maryland, include Westminster and Bel Air, which cost an average of $4,710 and $4,772 per month, respectively. A few of the most expensive cities for senior housing in the area are Bowie and Laurel, with monthly averages of $5,565 and $5,550, respectively.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Baltimore $5,100
Bowie $5,565
Pikesville $5,124
Catonsville $5,220
Annapolis $4,972
Ellicott City $5,323
Laurel $5,550
Towson $5,106
Pasadena $4,984
City Average Monthly Cost
Randallstown $5,269
Bel Air $4,772
Glen Burnie $4,970
Severna Park $4,969
Gambrills $5,209
Elkridge $5,314
Sykesville $5,402
Westminster $4,710
Owings Mills $5,126

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.