Columbia, the planned city built from the 1960s around village centers, holds the largest number of licensed assisted living programs in Howard County. Many are 5-to-8 bed homes inside Columbia's villages, which lets a parent stay near a familiar village center and its pathways, alongside a few larger communities. Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is in Columbia, and Howard County's Maryland Access Point line connects families to the county Office on Aging and Independence.
How many licensed assisted living programs are in Columbia, MD?
Maryland's Office of Health Care Quality lists 36 licensed assisted living programs in Columbia with 849 licensed beds in total, as of the OHCQ licensee directory dated October 2, 2026. Homes with fewer than 10 beds account for 27 of the 36.
By size: 2 with 1-4 beds, 25 with 5-9, 3 with 10-49 and 6 with 50 or more. The largest is Harmony Hall Retirement Community at 200 beds. 35 of the 36 are licensed for Level 3 (high) care, the top of Maryland's three levels; the typical Howard County program is licensed for 8 beds.
Licensed assisted living programs in Columbia
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aastoria Home II | 6636 Cedar Lane, 21044 | 12 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | Yes | $175–$250/day | 13AL0207-J (active) |
| Agape Senior Home I | 9420 Ridgeview Drive, 21045 | 8 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 13AL098-L (active) |
| Allview Retreat | 6344 Amherst Avenue, 21046 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 13AL0298-A (active) |
| Always Caring Inc | 9534 Angelina Circle, 21044 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 13AL102-K (active) |
| April Bloom Assisted Living | 5037 Durham East, 21044 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 13AL0290-A (active) |
| Bethel Oaks Assisted Living, LLC | 6322 Gray Sea Way, 21045 | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01065 (active) |
| Blooming Hearts Assisted Living, LLC | 8107 Tide Rock Square, 21045 | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 13AL0293-A (active) |
| Bredd Health Services, LLC | 5984 Grands Banks Road, 21044 | 5 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 13AL0291-A (active) |
| Brighton Gardens of Columbia | 7110 Minstrel Way, 21045 | 102 | Level 3 | 45 special care beds | — | Not reported | 13AL321 (active) |
| Brightview Columbia | 6670 Martin Road, 21044 | 96 | Level 3 | 27 special care beds | — | $271–$393/day | AL-00645 (active) |
| Bryant Woods Manor | 10461 Water Fowl Terrace, 21044 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 13AL0314 (active) |
| Charter Senior Living of Columbia | 8220 Snowden River Parkway, 21045 | 64 | Level 3 | 64 special care beds | — | $308/day | 13AL1218 (active) |
| Columbia Care Home | 10610 Hickory Point Lane, 21044 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01052 (active) |
| Doasis Care, LLC | 9341 Ourtime Lane, 21045 | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01158 (active) |
| Everyone's Welcome Assisted Living | 10975 Clarksville Pike, 21044 | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00947 (active) |
| Family First Haven, LLC | 4914 Canvasback Court, 21045 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00847 (active) |
| Friendship Place | 6217 Satinwood Drive, 21044 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 12AL2122 (active) |
| Golden Time, Inc. | 10705 Vista Road, 21044 | 8 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 13AL0248-F (active) |
| Harmony Hall Retirement Community | 6336 Cedar Lane, 21044 | 200 | Level 3 | 93 special care beds | — | $112–$261/day | 13AL054-K (active) |
| KTB Assisted Living | 6332 Amherst Avenue, 21046 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00258 (active) |
| Panda Family Home, LLC | 10463 Owen Brown Road, 21044 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00540 (active) |
| Parris Paradise Assisted Living, LLC | 10290 Nightmist Court, 21044 | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01363 (active) |
| Pearls of Wisdom Assisted Living Centers, Inc | 9359 Guilford Road, 21046 | 9 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 13AL135-I (active) |
| ReMed of Maryland | 10818 Hunting Lane, 21044 | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00818 (active) |
| Residences at Vantage Point | 5400 Vantage Point Road, 21044 | 50 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | — | $213–$275/day | 13AL0090-I (active) |
| Sah-Rang-Bong Care I | 10717 Hunting Lane, 21044 | 8 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 13AL0304 (active) |
| Sah-Rang-Bong Care II | 10804 Hunting Lane, 21044 | 8 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 13AL0305 (active) |
| SaRoys Heart and Home, ALF | 9224 Creekbed Court, 21045 | 5 | Level 2 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01116 (active) |
| Selah Senior Living | 6438 Amherst Avenue, 21046 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00090 (active) |
| Sequoia Senior Care | 10110 Wesleigh Drive, 21046 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00220 (active) |
| Sequoia Senior Care II | 9316 Pilar Court, 21045 | 8 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | AL-00529 (active) |
| Sunrise of Columbia | 6500 Freetown Road, 21044 | 106 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | — | $194–$249/day | 13AL0221-H (active) |
| We Care Too | 6257 Tamar Drive, 21045 | 5 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 13AL0191-J (active) |
| Winter Growth - Maryland Memories | 5460 Ruth Keeton Way, 21044 | 15 | Level 3 | 15 special care beds | — | $235/day | 13AL162-L (active) |
| Winter Growth - Ruth Keeton House | 5466 Ruth Keeton Way, 21044 | 16 | Level 3 | — | Yes | $167–$210/day | 13AL159-I (active) |
| Your Home | 8518 Wind Dance Way, 21045 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01060 (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.
Which assisted living programs in Columbia offer memory care?
8 programs in Columbia either report special care beds to OHCQ or tell MHCC they run a secure Alzheimer's unit: Harmony Hall Retirement Community, Sunrise of Columbia, Brighton Gardens of Columbia, Brightview Columbia, and 4 more marked in the table above.
A Maryland program may advertise an Alzheimer's Special Care Unit only after OHCQ approves its written description, which it must hand to any family that asks. See what that description has to contain.
What does assisted living cost in Columbia?
8 programs in Columbia reported private-room starting rates to MHCC ranging from $112 to $308 a day, with a midpoint of $204 -- roughly $6,186 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.
10 programs here told MHCC they participate in the Medicaid Community Options Waiver: Aastoria Home II, Agape Senior Home I, Bredd Health Services, LLC, Golden Time, Inc., Pearls of Wisdom Assisted Living Centers, Inc, Sah-Rang-Bong Care I, among others.
Which nursing homes are in Columbia?
2 nursing homes in Columbia 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorien Health Systems - Columbia | Columbia | 205 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | January 14, 2026 | 19 | 13005 |
| Residences At Vantage Point | Columbia | 44 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | March 19, 2026 | 9 | 13009 |
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).
Adult day, home health and hospice offices in Columbia
| Provider | Type | Address | City | County | Phone | Capacity | OHCQ license # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland | Hospice | 5457 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 100 | Columbia | Howard County | (410) 689-7400 | — | H1507 |
| Arirang Adult Medical Day Care, Ltd. | Adult medical day care | 9170 Rumsey Road | Columbia | Howard County | (703) 821-3131 | 214 | AMDC-0027 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Home health agency | 9250 Rumsey Road, Suite 200 | Columbia | Howard County | (410) 997-5257 | — | HH7071 |
| Rainbow Terrace Adult Day Care | Adult medical day care | 9135 Guilford Road, Suite 100 | Columbia | Howard County | (301) 725-7088 | 175 | 13-008 |
| Royal Garden Adult Medical Day Care Center | Adult medical day care | 9212 Berger Road, Suite #100 | Columbia | Howard County | (443) 583-3777 | 190 | 13-007 |
| Ruth Keeton Center Complex | Adult medical day care | 5460 Ruth Keeton Way | Columbia | Howard County | (410) 964-9616 | 70 | 13-003 |
| Shine Senior Center | Adult medical day care | 9198-h Red Branch Road | Columbia | Howard County | (301) 310-3067 | 89 | 13-005 |
| The Grace Medical Adult Daycare, LLC. | Adult medical day care | 9160 Red Branch Road | Columbia | Howard County | (443) 745-2110 | 43 | AMDC-0028 |
Source: OHCQ licensee directories for adult medical day care (as of October 2, 2026), home health agencies and hospices (as of September 30, 2026).
Is a small home in Columbia 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 |
|---|---|
| 27 homes with under 10 beds | 9 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 Columbia compare options for free?
Howard County Office on Aging and Independence (Maryland Access Point of Howard County) (410-313-1234) is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point for Howard County; statewide, MAP answers at 844-627-5465 and can place someone on the Community Options Waiver registry.
Hospitals families here use most: Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. 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.
