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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Columbia, MD

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Columbia, MD area.

We found 48 communities near Columbia, MD
April Bloom Assisted Living

April Bloom Assisted Living

5037 Durham East, Columbia, MD 21044 (0.2 mi from city center)
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Bredd Health Services Assisted Living

Bredd Health Services Assisted Living

5984 Grand Banks Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 (0.7 mi from city center)
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Winter Growth - Maryland Memories

Winter Growth - Maryland Memories

5460 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD 21044 (0.9 mi from city center)
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Lorien Harmony Hall

Lorien Harmony Hall

6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044 (1 mi from city center)
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Sunrise of Columbia

Sunrise of Columbia

6500 Freetown Road, Columbia, MD 21044 (1.1 mi from city center)
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Bryant Woods Manor Memory Care and Assisted Living

Bryant Woods Manor Memory Care and Assisted Living

10461 Waterfowl Terrrace, Columbia, MD 21044 (1.3 mi from city center)
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Residences at Vantage Point CCRC

Residences at Vantage Point CCRC

5400 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 (1.7 mi from city center)
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Clarksville Assisted Living

Clarksville Assisted Living

7246 Guilford Road, Clarksville, MD 21029 (1.9 mi from city center)
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Brighton Gardens of Columbia

Brighton Gardens of Columbia

7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21045 (3.1 mi from city center)
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AllView Retreat

AllView Retreat

6344 Amherst Ave, Columbia, MD 21046 (3.1 mi from city center)
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Morningside House of Ellicott City

Morningside House of Ellicott City

5330 Dorsey Hall Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042 (3.8 mi from city center)
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Charter Senior Living of Columbia

Charter Senior Living of Columbia

8220 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045 (4.4 mi from city center)
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Arbor Terrace Fulton

Arbor Terrace Fulton

11584 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD 20759 (4.5 mi from city center)
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The Comforts of Home

The Comforts of Home

10370 Globe Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042 (4.7 mi from city center)
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Shangri-La

Shangri-La

4475 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043 (4.7 mi from city center)
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Sand Cherry Manor

Sand Cherry Manor

8367 Sand Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD 20723 (5 mi from city center)
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Pine Hill

Pine Hill

8455 Murphy Rd, Laurel, MD 20723 (5.2 mi from city center)
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Maple Hill

Maple Hill

10711 Harding Road, Laurel, MD 20723 (5.3 mi from city center)
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Autumn Hill

Autumn Hill

12401 Lime Kiln Rd, Fulton, MD 20759 (5.4 mi from city center)
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Hope Assisted Living

Hope Assisted Living

9332 Old Scaggsville Rd, Laurel, MD 20723 (5.4 mi from city center)
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AllCare Advanced Home Care - Fulton

AllCare Advanced Home Care - Fulton

8495 Reservoir Rd, Ste A, Fulton, MD 20759 (5.9 mi from city center)
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Tiber Hudson

Tiber Hudson

3675 Mount Ida Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043 (6 mi from city center)
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Griswold Home Care - Baltimore and Howard County, MD

Griswold Home Care - Baltimore and Howard County, MD

3525 Ellicott Mills Dr, Suite G, Ellicott City, MD 21043 (6.1 mi from city center)
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Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City

Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City

3100 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043 (6.3 mi from city center)
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Lorien Elkridge

Lorien Elkridge

7615 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075 (6.3 mi from city center)
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  • April Bloom Assisted Living
  • Bredd Health Services Assisted Living
  • Winter Growth - Maryland Memories
  • Lorien Harmony Hall
  • Sunrise of Columbia
  • Bryant Woods Manor Memory Care and Assisted Living
  • Residences at Vantage Point CCRC
  • Clarksville Assisted Living
  • Brighton Gardens of Columbia
  • AllView Retreat
  • Morningside House of Ellicott City
  • Charter Senior Living of Columbia
  • Arbor Terrace Fulton
  • The Comforts of Home
  • Shangri-La
  • Sand Cherry Manor
  • Pine Hill
  • Maple Hill
  • Autumn Hill
  • Hope Assisted Living
  • AllCare Advanced Home Care - Fulton
  • Tiber Hudson
  • Griswold Home Care - Baltimore and Howard County, MD
  • Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City
  • Lorien Elkridge

Senior Living Statistics for Columbia, Maryland

Senior Housing Costs


Based on data from 2023-2024, the cost of senior housing in Columbia varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care.
Housing Type Average Cost in Columbia
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

Cost of Living in Columbia


In 2024, the cost of living in Columbia includes expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities, which can vary significantly based on the city's location and size.
City Average Cost
Columbia $5,420
Baltimore $5,100
Fort Meade $5,362

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

Available Senior Living Facilities in Columbia


Number of senior living facilities in:

Columbia

10

Surrounding Area

262

Maryland

555

Columbia Demographics


Based on information from 2023, here are some details around the population of Columbia, such as age distribution for seniors, and racial diversity.

Population:

Columbia has a population of 45,100.
  • 47.8% Male
  • 52.2% Female

Marital Status:

  • 46.7% Married
  • 11.2% Divorced
  • 35% Never Married
  • 7.1% Widowed

Age:

Seniors make up about 37.2% of the population.
  • 13.8% in their 50s
  • 11.2% in their 60s
  • 7% in their 70s
  • 5.2% in their 80s

Diversity:

  • 47.6% White
  • 26.6% Black
  • 12.5% Asian
  • 0.2% Native
  • 0% Pacific
  • 2.6% Identifying as Other
  • 10.5% Mixed Race
  • 9.5% Hispanic

Cities Near Columbia

Not set on Columbia? See the average cost of senior housing communities in neighboring cities.
City Average Cost
City Average Cost
Baltimore $5,100
Bowie $5,565
Pikesville $5,124
Catonsville $5,220
Annapolis $4,972
Ellicott City $5,323
City Average Cost
Towson $5,106
Laurel $5,550
Pasadena $4,984
Randallstown $5,269
Bel Air $4,772
Glen Burnie $4,970
City Average Cost
Elkridge $5,314
Gambrills $5,209
Sykesville $5,402
Severna Park $4,969
Cockeysville $4,989
Westminster $4,710

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Staff Size

We highlighted assisted living communities that offer high staff-to-resident ratios, often with a maximum of eight residents per caregiver.