Central-west 21217 covers Reservoir Hill, Druid Heights, Bolton Hill, Penn North and Sandtown-Winchester, next to Druid Hill Park. The University of Maryland Medical Center and its midtown campus are close by. Several small licensed homes here occupy large three-story rowhouses, so ask how a program handles residents who cannot manage stairs -- whether bedrooms are on the main floor and whether the house has a stair lift.
How many licensed assisted living programs are in the 21217 ZIP code?
Maryland's Office of Health Care Quality lists 16 licensed assisted living programs in the 21217 ZIP code with 99 licensed beds in total, as of the OHCQ licensee directory dated October 2, 2026. Homes with fewer than 10 beds account for 15 of the 16.
By size: 10 with 1-4 beds, 5 with 5-9, 1 with 10-49 and 0 with 50 or more. The largest is Serenity Manor, Inc at 26 beds. 12 of the 16 are licensed for Level 3 (high) care, the top of Maryland's three levels; the typical Baltimore City program is licensed for 5 beds.
Licensed assisted living programs in the 21217 ZIP code
Sort any column or filter by size and level. License numbers, capacity, level of care and special-care beds come from the OHCQ directory; Medicaid waiver participation and daily rates are what each program reported to the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC).
| Program | Address | Beds | Level of care | Memory care | Medicaid waiver | MHCC rate | License # (status) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Stop Assisted Living 4 | 1824 Rayner Avenue, 21217 | 4 | Level 2 | — | Yes | Not reported | 30AL3458-B (active) |
| Blooming Flowers Assisted Living, LLC | 1936 McCulloh Street, 21217 | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00997 (active) |
| CA Assisted Living Home | 1504 North Fulton Avenue, 21217 | 4 | Level 2 | — | — | Not reported | 30AL3310-C (active) |
| Empowering Lives | 1716 Harlem Avenue, 21217 | 7 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 30AL3112-E (active) |
| Extraordinary Home Care | 2640 Oswego Avenue, 21217 | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00960 (active) |
| Gentle Loving Care Assisted Living, LLC | 2207 Bryant Avenue, 21217 | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00536 (active) |
| Granny's Place | 831 Whitelock Street, 21217 | 4 | Level 2 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00138 (active) |
| Holbrock Estates at 1638 Ruxton Avenue | 1638 Ruxton Avenue, 21217 | 8 | Level 2 | — | — | Not reported | 30AL3784-A (active) |
| It Takes 2 Assisted Living, LLC | 3012 Auchentoroly Terrace, 21217 | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01185 (active) |
| Loretta's Place II, LLC | 703 North Carey Street, 21217 | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 30AL3779-A (active) |
| Newton Manor Assisted Living | 3403 Holmes Avenue, 21217 | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00376 (active) |
| Serenity Manor, Inc | 1802 Eutaw Place, 21217 | 26 | Level 3 | — | Yes | $100–$166/day | 30AL2256-L (active) |
| Snow Lane Assisted Living, LLC | 1718 N Pulaski Street, 21217 | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00502 (active) |
| Taylor Veterans Living, LLC | 715 Newington Avenue, 21217 | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00599 (active) |
| Total Life Changes Assisted Living | 2409 Eutaw Place, 21217 | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 30AL3788 (active) |
| Vision of Glory | 2235 Brookfield Avenue, 21217 | 8 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 30AL345-K (active) |
Source: Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality, assisted living licensee directory, data as of October 2, 2026; Maryland Health Care Commission consumer guide (rates, waiver, secure unit). "Active" means listed on OHCQ's current directory; OHCQ does not publish license expiration dates or assisted living survey results in bulk.
Is there licensed memory care in the 21217 ZIP code?
None of the 16 programs in the 21217 ZIP code reports special care beds to OHCQ or a secure Alzheimer's unit to MHCC, so families needing a secured dementia setting usually look in the neighboring areas linked below.
Small homes here can still serve residents with mild memory loss at their licensed level; ask how wandering, exit-seeking and overnight supervision are handled before you assume a home is a fit.
What does assisted living cost in the 21217 ZIP code?
1 program in the 21217 ZIP code reported private-room starting rates to MHCC ranging from $100 to $100 a day, with a midpoint of $100 -- roughly $3,040 for a 30-day month before care-level fees.
For comparison, CareScout's 2025 statewide median for assisted living in Maryland is $7,173 a month ($236 a day). MHCC rates are self-reported and unaudited, so ask each program for a written fee schedule. Last verified: October 2026.
3 programs here told MHCC they participate in the Medicaid Community Options Waiver: 1 Stop Assisted Living 4, Serenity Manor, Inc, Vision of Glory.
Which nursing homes are in the 21217 ZIP code?
1 nursing home in the 21217 ZIP code appear on Maryland's licensed long-term care list; CMS star ratings below are the official Care Compare ratings from the October 1, 2026 data release.
| Nursing home | City | Licensed beds (OHCQ) | CMS overall rating | CMS health inspection | Last standard survey | Deficiencies cited | OHCQ license # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Care Sandtown-winchester | Baltimore | 148 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | April 13, 2026 | 4 | 30094 |
Source: OHCQ long-term care licensee directory, data as of September 30, 2026; star ratings, surveys and fines are the official CMS Care Compare figures (CMS data release October 1, 2026).
Is a small home in the 21217 ZIP code the same as a large assisted living community?
Not in day-to-day experience, though Maryland licenses both under the same rules and levels.
| A small licensed home here | A larger community here |
|---|---|
| 15 homes with under 10 beds | 1 programs with 10 or more beds |
| One or two caregivers on shift; household routine | Shift teams, activity staff, dining room |
| Usually no MHCC profile; ask for the Uniform Disclosure Statement | Usually an MHCC profile with reported rates |
| Same license, delegating-nurse and level-of-care rules | Same license, delegating-nurse and level-of-care rules |
Who can help families in the 21217 ZIP code compare options for free?
Baltimore City Health Department, Division of Aging (Maryland Access Point of Baltimore City) (410-396-CARE (2273)) is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point for Baltimore City; statewide, MAP answers at 844-627-5465 and can place someone on the Community Options Waiver registry.
Hospitals families here use most: University of Maryland Medical Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. Discharge planners at these hospitals will ask which programs you have contacted, so it helps to shortlist two or three before a discharge date is set.
