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Memory care in Towson, MD

2 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
2
in Towson
Licensed capacity
136
across all 2
Memory care beds
50
in 2 communities
Adults 65+
10,565
Census estimate for Towson
Memory care beds per 1,000 adults 65+
4.7
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Memory CareAssisted Living 8Independent Living 2Home Care 55Nursing Homes 8Senior Apartments 6
Showing 1–6 of 6 memory care communities within 5 mi of Towson
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Source: Maryland OHCQ, Licensee Directories (Assisted Living Programs, Residential Service Agencies), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Towson (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Towson

Counting neighboring towns, there are 38 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Towson, 36 more than in Towson itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Towson

See all 38 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Towson at a glance

Towson has 2 memory care communities in our directory, drawn from Maryland OHCQ records. No single ZIP code dominates: the memory care communities are spread across 2 ZIP codes, and the busiest, 21204, has 1.1

By ZIP code

  • 212041
  • 212861
Memory care communities in Towson by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents1
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Maryland

In Maryland, the Maryland Department of Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 2 memory care communities listed in Towson, 2 operate a state-licensed special care unit.1

Report a problem
Contact the Maryland Department of Health about a licensed community, or the Maryland long-term care ombudsman at (410) 767-21612.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Maryland

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Maryland Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Maryland Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (410-260-3838).7
Medicare counseling
Maryland’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-243-3425.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Towson

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Baltimore County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Baltimore County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Baltimore County Department of Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (410) 887-4200

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Baltimore County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Maryland Adult Protective Services

    800-332-6347

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-243-3425

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs7

    410-260-3838

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Maryland Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Maryland.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Towson

How many memory care communities are in Towson, MD?

WeFoundCare lists 2 memory care communities in Towson, MD, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Towson there are 38.

How many residents can memory care communities in Towson serve?

2 of the 2 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 136 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 10,565 adults age 65 and older live in Towson.

Do memory care communities in Towson have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 2 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Which Towson ZIP codes have the most memory care communities?

21204 (1), 21286 (1). In all, 2 ZIP codes in Towson have at least one.

Who licenses memory care in Maryland?

The Maryland Department of Health licenses memory care in Maryland. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Towson?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Baltimore County, call (410) 887-4200. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Maryland Adult Protective Services at 800-332-6347.

Are there memory care communities near Towson?

Nearby cities with listings include Parkville (2, 3.6 mi), Timonium (1, 3.7 mi), Pikesville (2, 4.4 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Towson

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Maryland OHCQ (Licensee Directories (Assisted Living Programs, Residential Service Agencies)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Towson (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Towson (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality: Licensee Directories (Assisted Living Programs, Residential Service Agencies). health.maryland.gov/ohcq/Pages/OHCQ-Licensee-Directories.aspx Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.