Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ellicott City, MD

Senior housing costs in Ellicott City, Maryland, start at an average of $3,700 per month for a detached cottage. Average prices can range up to $7,773 per month for a two-bedroom unit in a nursing home. There are plenty of options at price points in between, including independent living at $3,788 per month, assisted living at $5,323 per month, memory care at $6,517 per month, and a private room in a nursing home for $3,811 per month. These diverse options ensure that Ellicott City has suitable living arrangements for various preferences and budgets.

When compared to nearby cities, Ellicott City senior living is slightly more expensive. The average monthly cost of assisted living is $5,323 in Ellicott City, $5,100 in Baltimore, and $5,362 in Fort Meade.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Ellicott City compares to Maryland and the national average:

Ellicott City is home to 10 of the 548 senior living communities in Maryland. If you expand your search to cities that surround Ellicott City, there are 267 facilities to choose from. With such a selection, finding the right fit for your needs should be straightforward.

In Ellicott City, Maryland, seniors account for 37.1% of the total population of 73,589 people. This age group includes 14.1% in their 50s, 11.3% in their 60s, 7.8% in their 70s, and 3.9% in their 80s and above. The population is balanced between genders, with 50.6% female and 49.4% male. As for marital status, a significant 62.7% of seniors are married, 7.7% are divorced, 24.4% have never married, and 5.2% are widowed. The diversity among seniors presents a varied demographic: 53% are White, with a substantial 30.1% being Asian. Additionally, 8.6% identify as Black, 6.2% as mixed race, 4.5% as Hispanic, and smaller percentages include 0.3% Native American and 1.8% identifying as other, highlighting a community rich in cultural diversity.