Anne Arundel County runs from Brooklyn Park and Glen Burnie at the city line south to Annapolis and the rural shore communities of South County. Its assisted living market is heavily weighted toward mid-sized group homes in the Glen Burnie and Pasadena area, with larger campuses around Annapolis and Severna Park.
How many licensed assisted living programs are in Anne Arundel County, MD?
OHCQ lists 171 assisted living programs in Anne Arundel County with 2,819 licensed beds; 34 report memory-care capacity and 19 told MHCC they take the Medicaid Community Options Waiver.
Size mix: 19 programs with 1-4 beds, 103 with 5-9, 30 with 10-49 and 19 with 50 or more. The county also has 14 licensed nursing homes, 7 adult medical day care centers and 217 licensed residential service agencies (in-home care).
| Area | Assisted living | Beds | With memory care | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie | 45 | 223 | 0 | 3 |
| Pasadena | 27 | 322 | 2 | 0 |
| Annapolis, Arnold and Edgewater | 25 | 883 | 11 | 6 |
| Severna Park | 12 | 500 | 5 | 1 |
| Severn and Hanover | 14 | 176 | 1 | 0 |
| Millersville | 8 | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Odenton, Gambrills and Crofton | 14 | 445 | 7 | 2 |
| Linthicum and Brooklyn Park | 11 | 77 | 2 | 1 |
Programs elsewhere in Anne Arundel County
These 15 programs are in towns without their own page.
| Program | Address | City | Beds | Level of care | Memory care | Medicaid waiver | MHCC rate | License # (status) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alices Wonderland Assisted Living | 2037 Horseshoe Circle | Jessup | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00605 (active) |
| Alices Wonderland Assisted Living, LLC | 2050 Orchard Avenue | Jessup | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01198 (active) |
| Anna's House | 6240 Solomons Island | Tracys Landing | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 02AL0385 (active) |
| Annie's House Assisted Living | 2005 Shade Tree Lane | Jessup | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01117 (active) |
| Arcadia of Davidsonville, LLC | 3913 Birdsville Road | Davidsonville | 20 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01290 (active) |
| Country Home Assisted Living and Respite Care | 4187 Solomons Island Road | Harwood | 15 | Level 3 | — | — | $114–$290/day | 02AL0325 (active) |
| Deluxe Assisted Living | 3354 Crumpton South | Laurel | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00372 (active) |
| La Casa South | 3675 Solomons Island Road | Harwood | 16 | Level 3 | 16 special care beds | — | $223–$255/day | 02AL3136 (active) |
| Riva Terrace VI | 1098 Galway Road | Davidsonville | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 02AL0286-F (active) |
| Rutherford Manor | 745 Governor Bridge Road | Davidsonville | 10 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | — | $250–$300/day | 02AL0289-G (active) |
| Rutherford Manor 2 | 4281 Sands Road | Harwood | 10 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | — | $250–$300/day | 02AL0351-B (active) |
| Rutherford Manor 3 | 4201 Sands Road | Harwood | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 02AL374 (active) |
| Shady Side Assisted Living | 4738 Idle Wilde Road | Shady Side | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-01243 (active) |
| Shining Star Assisted Living | 1205 Hawthorne Street | Shady Side | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00533 (active) |
| The White Door Assisted Living | 428 Old Line Avenue | Laurel | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00933 (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.
What are the CMS ratings of nursing homes in Anne Arundel County?
Anne Arundel County's 14 nursing homes average 3.3 stars on the CMS overall rating; 3 hold five stars and 0 hold one star.
| Nursing home | City | Licensed beds (OHCQ) | CMS overall rating | CMS health inspection | Last standard survey | Deficiencies cited | OHCQ license # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Baltimore Washington | Glen Burnie | 129 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | February 13, 2026 | 25 | 02014 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Crofton | Crofton | 180 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | September 25, 2025 | 18 | 02011 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Burnie | Glen Burnie | 190 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | May 11, 2026 | 26 | 02016 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek | Annapolis | 130 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | August 6, 2025 | 18 | 02026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel | Gambrills | 110 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | May 6, 2026 | 12 | 02010 |
| Complete Care At Annapolis | Annapolis | 97 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | March 10, 2026 | 8 | 02002 |
| Complete Care At Severna Park LLC | Severna Park | 138 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | June 15, 2026 | 30 | 02019 |
| Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Crownsville | 96 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | November 21, 2025 | 19 | 02008 |
| Future Care Annapolis | Annapolis | 154 | Not rated | Not rated | November 13, 2025 | — | |
| Future Care Chesapeake | Arnold | 154 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | February 4, 2026 | 4 | 02004 |
| Ginger Cove | Annapolis | 55 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | November 24, 2025 | 1 | 02001 |
| Hammonds Lane Center | Brooklyn Park | 113 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | August 25, 2025 | 15 | 02009 |
| Marley Neck Rehabilitation And Wellness Center | Glen Burnie | 95 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | June 30, 2025 | 17 | 02017 |
| South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center | Edgewater | 111 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | March 13, 2026 | 18 | 02013 |
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).
Which agency helps older adults in Anne Arundel County?
Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point for Anne Arundel County: 410-222-4257, Heritage Complex, 2666 Riva Road, Annapolis; north county office at 7320 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie.
Ask about the Senior Assisted Living Subsidy, which the local office administers, and about getting on the Community Options Waiver registry. Adult Protective Services reports go to 1-800-91-PREVENT (1-800-917-7383).
Is assisted living in Anne Arundel County different from a nursing home?
Yes: a different license, a different payer mix and a different care ceiling.
| Assisted living in Anne Arundel County | Nursing homes in Anne Arundel County |
|---|---|
| 171 OHCQ-licensed programs (COMAR 10.07.14) | 14 licensed long-term care facilities, CMS-certified |
| Levels 1-3; intermittent nursing only | 24-hour licensed nursing and rehab |
| No federal star rating | CMS Care Compare star ratings |
| Medicaid only through waivers/subsidy | Medicaid long-term care entitlement |
