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Senior living in Elkridge, MD

7 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
7
in Elkridge
Licensed capacity
188
across all 7
Adults 65+
2,075
Census estimate for Elkridge
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
90.6
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
1,723
of the center of Elkridge
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Senior living communities near Elkridge

Counting neighboring towns, there are 1,723 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Elkridge, 1,716 more than in Elkridge itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Elkridge

See all 1,723 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

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Local overview

Senior living in Elkridge at a glance

Our directory lists 7 senior living communities with an address in Elkridge, based on public records. By size, the most common group is 16 residents or fewer (5 of 7 that report it).

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer5
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents1
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living 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 senior living listings on this page.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 senior living 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 Elkridge

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Howard County9

    1-800-677-1116

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

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Howard County Office on Aging and Independence LTC Ombudsman Program2

    (410) 313-6423

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Howard 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 senior living in Elkridge

How many senior living communities are in Elkridge, MD?

WeFoundCare lists 7 senior living communities in Elkridge, MD, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Elkridge there are 1,723.

How many residents can senior living communities in Elkridge serve?

7 of the 7 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 188 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 2,075 adults age 65 and older live in Elkridge.

Who licenses senior living in Maryland?

The Maryland Department of Health licenses senior living 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 Elkridge?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Howard County, call (410) 313-6423. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Maryland Adult Protective Services at 800-332-6347.

Are there senior living communities near Elkridge?

Nearby cities with listings include Jessup (5, 3.7 mi), Hanover (5, 3.8 mi), Linthicum (5, 4.2 mi).

Guides

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Other senior care in Elkridge

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Elkridge (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; 7 of 7 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Elkridge (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. health.maryland.gov/ohcq/Pages/OHCQ-Licensee-Directories.aspx Accessed .
  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.