Eastern Baltimore County's waterfront communities -- Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk -- grew up around the steel mill, Glenn L. Martin's aircraft plant and the shipyards, and many longtime residents now need care close to home. MedStar Franklin Square in Rosedale and Johns Hopkins Bayview on the city line are the hospitals families use. Licensed programs are spread across the 21220, 21221, 21222 and 21237 ZIP codes, so this page groups them together.
How many licensed assisted living programs are in Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk, MD?
Maryland's Office of Health Care Quality lists 19 licensed assisted living programs in Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk with 279 licensed beds in total, as of the OHCQ licensee directory dated October 2, 2026. 15 of them are homes licensed for fewer than 10 residents.
By size: 8 with 1-4 beds, 7 with 5-9, 2 with 10-49 and 2 with 50 or more. The largest is Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek at 108 beds. 17 of the 19 are licensed for Level 3 (high) care, the top of Maryland's three levels; the typical Baltimore County program is licensed for 7 beds.
Licensed assisted living programs in Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk
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 | City | Beds | Level of care | Memory care | Medicaid waiver | MHCC rate | License # (status) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All's Well Home Care | 1950 Merritt Boulevard | Dundalk | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00246 (active) |
| Anew Home Assisted Living II | 7929 Shirley Avenue | Rosedale | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00974 (active) |
| Angel's Comfort Assisted Living, LLC | 105 Dihedral Drive | Middle River | 4 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00064 (active) |
| Angels Among Us | 12820 Eastern Avenue | Baltimore | 15 | Level 3 | — | Yes | $97/day | 03AL1079-F (active) |
| Angels Comfort Assisted Living LLC | 105 Dihedral Drive | Middle River | 4 | Not listed | — | — | Not reported | AL-00064 (active) |
| Back River Village | 929 Back River Neck Road | Baltimore | 15 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00807 (active) |
| Cheryl's Place #1 | 8707 Trumps Mill Road | Baltimore | 7 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 03AL816 (active) |
| Empa Thee Senior Living | 8611 McDaniel Avenue | Rosedale | 6 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00424 (active) |
| God's with Us Assisted Living, LLC | 6602 Ridgeborne Drive | Rosedale | 3 | Level 2 | — | — | Not reported | 03AL1180-A (active) |
| Heavenly Home | 22 Chandelle Road | Baltimore | 4 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 03AL0974-F (active) |
| Home Suite Home Inc. | 295 S. Stuart Street | Baltimore | 3 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 03AL1205 (active) |
| Inspirations Bayside Assisted Living And Memory Care | 1320 Windlass Drive | Baltimore | 70 | Level 3 | 14 special care beds | — | $184–$290/day | AL-00297 (active) |
| Lanie's Place | 8705 Trumps Mill Road | Baltimore | 3 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 03AL0853-H (active) |
| Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek | 1813 Old Eastern Avenue | Essex | 108 | Level 3 | 23 special care beds | — | $136–$255/day | 03AL0856-H (active) |
| Living Hope Assisted Living, LLC | 8100 Old Philadelphia Road | Rosedale | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00542 (active) |
| Marlyn Place ALF, LLC | 951 North Marlyn Avenue | Baltimore | 7 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 03AL946-F (active) |
| Na's Place A Haven of Rest Inc | 1604 Browns Road | Essex | 7 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | AL-00164 (active) |
| Tranquility Assisted Living Home, LLC | 7500 Kelseys Lane | Baltimore | 4 | Level 3 | — | Yes | Not reported | 03AL1110-D (active) |
| White Marlin Care | 1626 Frenchs Avenue | Essex | 5 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00511 (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 Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk offer memory care?
2 programs in Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk either report special care beds to OHCQ or tell MHCC they run a secure Alzheimer's unit: Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek, Inspirations Bayside Assisted Living And Memory Care.
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 Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk?
3 programs in Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk reported private-room starting rates to MHCC ranging from $97 to $184 a day, with a midpoint of $136 -- roughly $4,134 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.
5 programs here told MHCC they participate in the Medicaid Community Options Waiver: Angels Among Us, Cheryl's Place #1, Heavenly Home, Na's Place A Haven of Rest Inc, Tranquility Assisted Living Home, LLC.
Which nursing homes are in Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk?
5 nursing homes in Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview | Essex | 238 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | June 12, 2026 | 23 | 03051 |
| Complete Care At Heritage LLC | Dundalk | 177 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | September 16, 2025 | 28 | 03058 |
| Franklin Woods Center | Baltimore | 117 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | May 13, 2025 | 11 | 03065 |
| Oakwood Snf LLC | Middle River | 130 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | March 3, 2026 | 50 | 03019 |
| Rossville Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Baltimore | 172 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | November 21, 2025 | 23 | 03007 |
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 Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk
| Provider | Type | Address | City | County | Phone | Capacity | OHCQ license # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Life Adult Medical Day Care Center, LLC. | Adult medical day care | 728-C Back River Neck Road | Essex | Baltimore County | (410) 240-7989 | 17 | 03-070 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Maryland LLC | Home health agency | 7106 Ridge Road Suite 110 | Rosedale | Baltimore County | (410) 686-8413 | — | HH7094 |
| Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake | Hospice | 7106 Ridge Road, Suite 140 | Rosedale | Baltimore County | (410) 686-5635 | — | H1536 |
| Caring Hands Adult Day Care of Dundalk | Adult medical day care | 7400 Holabird Avenue | Dundalk | Baltimore County | (410) 285-7060 | 160 | 03-026 |
| Evision Medical Adult Day Center | Adult medical day care | 100 S. Taylor Avenue | Essex | Baltimore County | (443) 739-2084 | 34 | 03-050 |
| Friendship Adult Medical Day Center | Adult medical day care | 6255-c Kenwood Avenue | Baltimore | Baltimore County | (410) 866-3700 | 50 | 03-008 |
| Golden Days East Adult Medical Day Center | Adult medical day care | 7707 German Hill Road | Baltimore | Baltimore County | (443) 530-6075 | 100 | 30-042 |
| Hong Lok Adult Medical Day Care | Adult medical day care | 814 Eastern Boulevard | Essex | Baltimore County | (410) 686-8868 | 45 | 03-027 |
| Medstar Health Home Care | Home health agency | 5235 King Avenue, 4th Floor | Baltimore | Baltimore County | (410) 933-2900 | — | HH7068 |
| Tender Care | Adult medical day care | 1500 Country Ridge Lane | Essex | Baltimore County | (443) 938-9918 | 76 | 03-060 |
| Welcome Friends Adult Medical Day Center | Adult medical day care | 416 Eastern Boulevard | Essex | Baltimore County | (443) 579-4248 | 51 | 03-028 |
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 Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk 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 | 4 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 Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk compare options for free?
Baltimore County Department of Aging (410-887-2594), 611 Central Avenue, Towson is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point for Baltimore County; statewide, MAP answers at 844-627-5465 and can place someone on the Community Options Waiver registry.
Hospitals families here use most: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Bayview 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.
