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70 Residential Care Homes near Columbia, MD
Residential care homes in Columbia may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Columbia care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.
Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Columbia, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Colonial Village, Deer Park and North Gate.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Baltimore, Washington and Bowie.
Residential Care Home Facilities near Columbia, MD
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My experience was great. I really liked the place and the professionalism of the owner and staff. My brother was not there long before he passed. However, the time he was, he was well cared for. I would...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bryant Woods Assisted Living offers short & long term care to residents living in the Columbia Maryland and Baltimore, DC Maryland Metro area. We provide a loving home environment with 24-hour care for one affordable monthly rate. We respect the dignity of our residents and strive to provide...
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My parents (yes both) live at Winter Growth. I'm an RN so very familiar with facilities such as this. The care they receive here is very good. The nursing aids are wonderful and there is a strong emphasis on...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Winter Growth Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing Assisted Living Homes and Health and Wellness Day Programs for older and disabled adults. Offering a custom menu of services that are respectful of and responsive to individual preferences, needs, and values, Winter Growth's services...
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All are a 5! We are so happy we found Montgomery Eldercare (with your help of course). My mother is very happy there--she has never even asked to go home. They keep the house extremely clean. I can't say...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our mission is to promote independence and dignity for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. This commitment is reflected in the design of our community, and through the specialized program of care we provide.Our community is built on a foundation of dedication and deep...
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This facility provides excellent home care assistance with everyday needs. It is a clean and quiet environment with caring and respectful caregivers. I am well pleased with the care offered to my mom. The...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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This facility provides excellent home care assistance with everyday needs. It is a clean and quiet environment with caring and respectful caregivers. I am well pleased with the care offered to my mom. The...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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The facility is well planned centrally located, not far from I95 freeway grocery stores and take-out food is close , Kaiser permanent is also close, the house is kept clean, quiet for good rest, the manager...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
HANDS&HEART assisted living silver spring Community we are devoted to meeting the unique needs of each resident through a variety of senior care living optionsAT HANDS & HEART silver spring ALLOWS SENIORS TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN A PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED AND CAREFULLY DESIGNED COMMUNITY...
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5 for all categories! [name removed] passed away only eight days after moving to Atrium. I have the highest regard for Atrium and regularly tell others about my positive experience under difficult...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
>The Atrium Active Home is located in Silver Springs, Maryland and is designed to give seniors the ability to live a comfortable, independent life, all without having to worry about the staff or individuals working on site. The assisted living and personal care services offered by Atrium...
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If your loved one is bedridden, it is much better than a regular nursing home. small community more personal attention. Would definitely recommend for bedridden patients..
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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They are all awesome. I feel so comfortable having my uncle there. They all treat him like he's family. My heart is overjoyed every-time I walk in the house and see him sitting back with his feet up like...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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my experience here has been okay. The meals and care I've been given are find. Right now, I'm the only residents. It is still hard because I had to give up so much
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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my experience here has been okay. The meals and care I've been given are find. Right now, I'm the only residents. It is still hard because I had to give up so much
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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April Bloom has been a very good community so far for our loved one, she is absolutely getting the one on one care she needs. They workers are so personnel and are like family. With our loved ones health...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
April Bloom Assisted Living is conveniently located in central Howard County, MD in the quiet, upscale Beaverbrook community. We provide affordable quality sheltered senior care in an assisted living environment with qualified staff 24/7, offering stimulating activities. The accommodating meals...
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My diabetic 92 year old mother resides at Allview Retreat for the final year and a half of her life. The cheerful and competent care she received was second to none. Not only did they take care of her many...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Allview Retreat has been providing services since 2017 with staff members who have over 20 years combined experience in home care. Allview Retreat boasts a number of 5-star Google Reviews and family testimonials. We are a locally owned and operated family business. The Allview Estates...
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Straight 5's. Period. Without a doubt. The owner/managing RN is involved, engaged, and knows each of the patients and engages with family members appropriately and promptly. I do not think we could find...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
BREDD Health Assisted Living is owned and operated by a registered nurse and has been operational for more than 10 years. We are located in Columbia, MD, close to Howard County General Hospital. We pride ourselves on being resident-focused because of our small size. We truly provide...
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So far everything is working out pretty well for my mother since her move to this community. It is a nice facility, and I'am comfortable with her move here. They are treating her well. The staff is kind, and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We are passionately committed to making a difference in people's lives by offering high quality and supportive services for our seniors in a loving environment. We help them maintain their independence and exercise choice as they live a stress-fee life. Our staff has more than 15 years of...
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I was referred to The Comforts of Home Randallstown location. However, that facility was full but they did have an opening in their Reisterstown location. All in all, I did like the Reisterstown location,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Comforts of Home is a residential care home located in Randallstown, MD in Baltimore County. Its proximity to shopping centers, churches, parks, and public transportation makes life fun and fulfilling for our residents. Our community sets in a quiet and well-kept environment for the seniors...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Assisted Living Management was founded in 1999 and currently owns and operates six turn-of-the-century homes focused on enhancing the quality of life for all seniors. Each home is licensed for 15 residents and has been designed specifically for seniors. A place that gives residents control over...
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We looked at about 25+ facilities. One of the things that I liked about Rolling Meadows was there was a gentleman here playing hangman with the residents and they were alert and interacting with him. I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Assisted Living Management was founded in 1999 and currently owns and operates six turn-of-the-century homes focused on enhancing the quality of life for all seniors. Each home is licensed for 15 residents and has been designed specifically for seniors. A place that gives residents control over...
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My mother has lived at Beechwood Assisted Living for the past 18 months and she really likes it there. Her room is nice and we decorated it with her furniture and accessories. My mother is fairly...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Beechwood Assisted Living is located in Catonsville, a city in Maryland in Baltimore County. Beechwood Assisted Living is a residential care home with 24 rooms and 15 beds, that has been operational since 1994. Residents feel right at home in this Victorian home with all its modern comforts. The...
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I wish I could give them more stars! Angels Touch gave my mother a safe, engaging and loving home. Every person there is committed to creating an environment filled with fun activities and tender care. I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Angel’s Touch is a unique assisted living community for senior adults. Aging can be a difficult process – humbling for even the strongest person. Watching relatives struggle with this experience, we were motivated to open our home to seniors in 1997 to help them better deal with the aging...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We are unique at Wellness Touch Care because we appreciate our resident in a special way - acknowledging our senior adults entering a new stage in their lives. Serving families in: Montgomery County, MD - Howard County, MD - Frederick County, MD - Prince George's County, MD - Fairfax County, VA ...
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My dad was in a large memory care/ assisted living facility not far from Embrasse Moi and he was ask to leave or hire a 24 nurse because he wandered too much (imagine a memory care unit telling you that...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
What is unique about our community is the fact that it is owned and operated by a Physical Therapist with over 20 years of experience in senior care. Improving and maintaining mobility is our specialty. If your loved one has declined in walking, standing, getting out of bed, or other activities...
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My father was a resident at Friendship Place and everything was great for him at this facility. This was during Covid, so we really did not get to see much. However, we were very happy with everything and...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Friendship Place is a residential care home situated in charming Columbia, MD in Howard County. Columbia consistently places in the 'top ten places to live' according to CNN Money and not without good reason. Columbia is designed in a 'village' concept for a small town feeling consisting of...
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I am grateful to have found an affordable place for my mom where the staff are kind and thoughtful. I'm also thankful for A Place for Mom who were very caring when helping me. They don't have scheduled...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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5 on all! The staff at Ambrozean Assisted Living community is caring and attentive, the house is spotless. Far better than some in that area, especially for the cost. Based on the experience we have had we...
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Ambrozean Assisted Living is located in Baltimore, MD in Baltimore County. Our residential care home gives you a safe place to live in an area that is filled with opportunities to have fun. Residents and guests of Baltimore enjoy all that it offers including the National Aquarium, Druid Hill...
Cost of care homes in Columbia, MD
The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $4,036 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baltimore, MD with an average of $3,550 per month.
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What families are saying about residential care home in Columbia
Recent reviews for residential care home in Columbia
Marians Assisted Living in Glen Burnie, MD
5.0
Marianne's Assisted Living has been phenominal. My mother has been there for 3 years. The facility takes them to outtings such as bowling, outdoor singing presentations. During the day time if your mom is able they go to the senior center to have interactions there. In addition occasionally ...
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A.C.E. Assisted Living in Bowie, MD
4.5
ACE ALF is a jewel. The level of care my dad received at other well known facilities can't compare to ACE. This place has been a blessing for my dad and our family. The staff has been so attentive to my dad. From overall hygiene, vibrant skin, and even a haircut and shave if needed, no detail ...
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Divine Care Assisted Living Inc in Baltimore, MD
4.3
The facility ca be described as a detached home that has been very tastefully refurbished and decorated. My family and I were impressed with the cleanliness, the furniture (brand new) and it has all of the up to date amenities. Mr. Benjamin has been very kind, respectful and patient with my ...
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Avalon House on Laburnum Street, Avalon House on Woodacre Drive and Avalon House on Oakview Drive are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Columbia, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 70 residential care home facilities near Columbia, Maryland. See the full list.
The best care home facilities near you in Columbia, Maryland are Avalon House on Laburnum Street, Avalon House on Oakview Drive and Avalon House on Woodacre Drive. These care home communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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