Westminster is Carroll County's seat and holds about half of the county's licensed assisted living, along with Carroll Hospital and the county Division of Aging and Disabilities on Stoner Avenue. Programs here are mostly mid-sized and large, including faith-affiliated campuses with several levels of care, which is different from the small-home pattern closer to Baltimore.
How many licensed assisted living programs are in Westminster, MD?
Maryland's Office of Health Care Quality lists 15 licensed assisted living programs in Westminster with 423 licensed beds in total, as of the OHCQ licensee directory dated October 2, 2026. 2 are small homes of nine beds or fewer; 13 are larger.
By size: 0 with 1-4 beds, 2 with 5-9, 10 with 10-49 and 3 with 50 or more. The largest is Diven House of Carroll at 83 beds. 15 of the 15 are licensed for Level 3 (high) care, the top of Maryland's three levels; the typical Carroll County program is licensed for 16 beds.
Licensed assisted living programs in Westminster
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethania Home Care at Bell Road | 80 Bell Road, 21158 | 16 | Level 3 | — | — | $195–$250/day | 06AL0125-A (active) |
| Bethania Home Care, Inc | 1305 Uniontown Road, 21158 | 14 | Level 3 | — | Yes | $195–$250/day | 06AL045-J (active) |
| Brightview Westminster Ridge | 505 High Acre Drive, 21157 | 78 | Level 3 | 20 special care beds | — | $206–$339/day | AL-00711 (active) |
| Centered Care, LLC | 1246 Deer Park Road, 21157 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | AL-00699 (active) |
| Country Acres Assisted Living, LLC | 2470 Collison Drive, 21157 | 16 | Level 3 | — | Yes | $126–$160/day | 06AL0102 (active) |
| Diven House of Carroll | 250 Saint Luke Circle, 21158 | 83 | Level 3 | 20 special care beds | — | $243–$600/day | 06AL060-K (active) |
| Golden Crest Assisted Living, LLC | 1777 Nelson Road, 21157 | 16 | Level 3 | — | — | $193–$200/day | AL-00921 (active) |
| Golden Crest Assisted Living, LLC | 1779 Nelson Road, 21157 | 16 | Level 3 | — | — | $193–$200/day | AL-00922 (active) |
| Inspirations Memory Care of Westminster | 2550 Bird View Road, 21157 | 16 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | — | $294–$340/day | 06AL0119-B (active) |
| Ridge Overlook, LLC | 3816 Ridge Road, 21157 | 16 | Level 3 | Secure Alzheimer's unit (MHCC) | — | $193–$226/day | 06AL0092-G (active) |
| Sun Valley Assisted Living, LLC | 4115 Ridge Road, 21157 | 23 | Level 3 | — | — | $113–$167/day | 06AL0088-H (active) |
| Sun Valley at the Meadows, LLC | 4113 Ridge Road, 21157 | 22 | Level 3 | — | — | $133–$156/day | 06AL0112-D (active) |
| Sunflower Hill Assisted Living | 416 Uniontown Road, 21158 | 8 | Level 3 | — | — | Not reported | 06AL0128 (active) |
| The Terraces at Westminster | 45 Washington Road, 21157 | 75 | Level 3 | 34 special care beds | — | $200–$310/day | 06AL0131 (active) |
| The Woods of Bestcare | 3830 Baker Road, 21157 | 16 | Level 3 | — | Yes | $135–$160/day | 06AL0129 (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 Westminster offer memory care?
5 programs in Westminster either report special care beds to OHCQ or tell MHCC they run a secure Alzheimer's unit: Diven House of Carroll, Brightview Westminster Ridge, The Terraces at Westminster, Inspirations Memory Care of Westminster, and 1 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 Westminster?
13 programs in Westminster reported private-room starting rates to MHCC ranging from $113 to $294 a day, with a midpoint of $193 -- roughly $5,867 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: Bethania Home Care, Inc, Country Acres Assisted Living, LLC, The Woods of Bestcare.
Which nursing homes are in Westminster?
3 nursing homes in Westminster 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee Hill Health And Rehab Center | Westminster | 60 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | August 29, 2025 | 19 | 06003 |
| Carroll Lutheran Village | Westminster | 72 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | June 6, 2025 | 6 | 06012 |
| Westminster Rehabilitation And Wellness Center | Westminster | 170 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | May 4, 2026 | 20 | 06011 |
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 Westminster
| Provider | Type | Address | City | County | Phone | Capacity | OHCQ license # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adoration Home Health | Home health agency | 511 Jermor Lane, Suite 200 | Westminster | Carroll County | (410) 751-9904 | — | HH7048 |
| Adoration Home Health Westminster | Home health agency | 56 W Main St #101 | Westminster | Carroll County | (410) 751-2429 | — | HH7153 |
| Bridginglife, Inc. | Hospice | 292 Stoner Avenue | Westminster | Carroll County | (410) 871-8000 | — | H1522 |
| Home Call | Home health agency | 844 Washington Road, Suite 205 | Westminster | Carroll County | (410) 848-5379 | — | HH7115 |
| Nest Foundation Inc dba Nest Adult Day Care | Adult medical day care | 531 Old Westminster Pike Suite #103 | Westminster | Carroll County | (130) 153-8759 | — | AMDC-0043 |
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 Westminster 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 homes with under 10 beds | 13 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 Westminster compare options for free?
Carroll County Division of Aging and Disabilities (410-386-3800), 125 Stoner Avenue, Westminster is the Area Agency on Aging and Maryland Access Point for Carroll County; statewide, MAP answers at 844-627-5465 and can place someone on the Community Options Waiver registry.
Hospitals families here use most: Carroll Hospital (LifeBridge Health). 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.
