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Photo of Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek
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9.5
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63 reviews
9.5
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5 for 1 through 6.....3 for number 7 not a lot of people like to play cards and bingo. They take bus trips throughout the year and take a weekly trip to Walmart or Target places of that nature
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Welcome to Lighthouse Senior Living! Our approach includes a variety of services — from 'independent living' to adaptive personal assistance, allowing us to continually meet the changing needs of our residents. Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek was created to address the increasing...
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Photo of Inspirations Bayside Assisted Living and Memory Care
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8.9
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51 reviews
8.9
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51 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
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3 star
12%
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Overall we are very pleased with the care. We believed we made the right choice. They keep the residents engaged with activities. The staff especially the aides are caring and attentive.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
The Woodlands Assisted Living offers seniors the best of everything: a hotel-like atmosphere with family caregivers. We are a 70-unit assisted living center, located in the Baltimore area, nestled among four acres of serene woods. Our Spacious dining room and community area encourages the...
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Photo of The Sheridan at Severna Park
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8.4
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6 reviews
8.4
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We really liked the Sheridan. The sales staff were very knowledgeable. The facility was very clean, beautiful and well maintained. The staff were friendly and attentive. You never saw them sitting around....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
The Sheridan at Severna Park, has newly opened as of August 2023. We offer upscale senior living in a desirable Maryland location between Baltimore and Annapolis. Residing between the Magothy and Severn rivers, our beautifully-appointed community will feature a nautical aesthetic fit for an area...
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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 aunt has recently made the move into this community and so far we are very happy with how things are going for her. The staff have been excellent and I am comfortable with the care she has been...
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...
Photo of The Peartree House Assisted Living at Shadow Oak - Pasadena, MD
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7.0
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5 reviews
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My mother has been a resident for a year at PearTree. We have found the staff very friendly, experienced, and able to assist with all her needs as she is bed dependent and also has dementia. Although it's...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Peartree Assisted Living at Shadow Oak is a newly built assisted living facility located conveniently between Baltimore and Annapolis, and less than 1 hour from Washington, DC. We are owned and operated by five Registered Nurses. Our comfortable setting is designed for 15 residents - each with...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Fort Howard, MD

The average cost of senior living in Fort Howard is $5,059 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, MD with an average of $4,554 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Howard, MD vs. nearby cities

Fort Howard, MD
$5,059/mo
$5,027/mo
$5,206/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Howard, MD vs. the state and national average

Fort Howard, MD
$5,059/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Howard vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,059/mo
$6,366/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fort Howard, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$6,149/mo
Studio
$6,474/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,987/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,990/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Fort Howard over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Howard, MD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Fort Howard.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Howard

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Howard

Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air

4.6
We chose this place for my mom because it is very close to where we live and we can visit a lot. They seem to provide the most value for the price, there are nicer places but they were a lot more expensive. I toured four other homes before deciding on this one for my mom.

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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Fort Howard review score based on 34 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 7 Fort Howard assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fort Howard review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Fort Howard review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Fort Howard, MD7 facilities
6.7
Baltimore, MD60 facilities
8.4
Rock Hall, MD7 facilities

Review subcategories for Fort Howard assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 34 reviews of 7 Fort Howard assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Howard resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Fort Howard assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Howard assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Howard, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Fort Howard assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fort Howard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
85.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
57.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
48.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Howard assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fort Howard Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Howard, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
85.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Howard assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fort Howard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Howard assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fort Howard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Howard assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Fort Howard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Howard

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fort Howard protect seniors.

Learn about Maryland Assisted Living regulations

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There are 8 assisted living facilities near Fort Howard, Maryland. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Fort Howard, Maryland are Morningside House of Friendship, Tribute at Melford by Cogir and Sunrise of Pikesville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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