Queen Anne's County is the Eastern Shore end of the Baltimore metro, linked by the Bay Bridge at Kent Island. It has only a handful of licensed assisted living programs, so families here often compare options on Kent Island, in Chestertown and Easton, and across the bridge in Annapolis.
How many licensed assisted living programs are in Queen Anne's County, MD?
OHCQ lists 4 assisted living programs in Queen Anne's County with 114 licensed beds; 1 report memory-care capacity and 1 told MHCC they take the Medicaid Community Options Waiver.
Size mix: 0 programs with 1-4 beds, 1 with 5-9, 2 with 10-49 and 1 with 50 or more. The county also has 1 licensed nursing home, 0 adult medical day care centers and 4 licensed residential service agencies (in-home care).
Programs elsewhere in Queen Anne's County
These 4 programs are in towns without their own page.
| Program | Address | City | Beds | Level of care | Memory care | Medicaid waiver | MHCC rate | License # (status) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Assisted Living, LLC | 402 Castle Marina Drive | Chester | 15 | Level 3 | — | — | $177–$243/day | 17AL0042 (active) |
| Cater to You Assisted Living Facility, LLC | 330 Pine Tree Road | Chestertown | 6 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 17AL0045 (active) |
| Heartland House | 113 Perrys Corner Road | Grasonville | 15 | Level 3 | — | — | $218–$233/day | 17AL008-K (active) |
| Queenstown Landing | 120 Shoreway Drive | Queenstown | 78 | Level 3 | 21 special care beds | — | $209–$312/day | 17AL047 (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 Queen Anne's County?
Queen Anne's County's 1 nursing home average 4.0 stars on the CMS overall rating; 0 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At Corsica Hills LLC | Centreville | 120 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | January 12, 2026 | 12 | 17001 |
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 Queen Anne's County?
Queen Anne's County Area Agency on Aging (a Maryland Access Point site) is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point for Queen Anne's County: 844-627-5465 (statewide MAP line).
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 Queen Anne's County different from a nursing home?
Yes: a different license, a different payer mix and a different care ceiling.
| Assisted living in Queen Anne's County | Nursing homes in Queen Anne's County |
|---|---|
| 4 OHCQ-licensed programs (COMAR 10.07.14) | 1 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 |
