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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Columbia, MD

Last Updated: 9/30/24

If you’re looking for assisted living in Columbia, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Columbia or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Columbia.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Columbia for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 49 assisted living facilities in the Columbia area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Long Reach, Kings Contrivance and Harpers Choice.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Baltimore, Ellicott City or Oakland Mills.

Columbia Assisted Living Facilities | 726 Reviews

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Recent reviews of Assisted Living in Columbia, MD
Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD
4.8

From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place to anyone looking to have their loved one cared for in a loving atmosphere..

Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC
4.6

My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe visitation zones (following CDC guidelines). The staff is working under challenging circumstances and they continue to be kind, patient and deliver high quality care. We are so very grateful my sister can live in such a great facility.

Divine Care Assisted Living Inc in Baltimore, MD
4.3

The facility ca be described as a detached home that has been very tastefully refurbished and decorated. My family and I were impressed with the cleanliness, the furniture (brand new) and it has all of the up to date amenities. Mr. Benjamin has been very kind, respectful and patient with my family and my brother Melvin. His assistants have all followed his example. I have access to my brother with just a telephone call and I have been allowed on several weekends to bring him home with me for a day. The staff is very conscientious in giving my brother his medications and taking care of his other needs. They are extremely polite and patient with my brother. He's stated on more than one occasion that he's being treated very well. I hope my brother continues to enjoy his stay at Divine Care and I would not hesitate to recommend this facility to anyone.

Brighton Gardens of Columbia

7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21045

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9.5
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66 reviews

This facility was one of the only places that would take my mom with severe dementia after she broke her hip and provides a very high level of care. The staff really go above and beyond to connect with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Brighton Gardens of Columbia is located in the planned city of Columbia, Maryland, a city nationally ranked as one of the 10 Best Places to Live by MONEY, CNN, and FORBES. Against the perfect blend of parks, walking paths, and abundant shopping, Brighton Gardens of Columbia offers a beautifully...

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Bryant Woods Manor Memory Care and Assisted Living

10461 Waterfowl Terrrace, Columbia, MD 21044

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9.5
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8 reviews

My experience was great. I really liked the place and the professionalism of the owner and staff. My brother was not there long before he passed. However, the time he was, he was well cared for. I would...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Bryant Woods Assisted Living offers short & long term care to residents living in the Columbia Maryland and Baltimore, DC Maryland Metro area. We provide a loving home environment with 24-hour care for one affordable monthly rate. We respect the dignity of our residents and strive to provide...

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Sunrise of Columbia

6500 Freetown Road, Columbia, MD 21044

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9.4
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44 reviews

what we like the most about Sunrise of Columbia is the staff. Their staff is engaging and very friendly and helpful with the residents. We would recommend this community to anyone who asks

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Lorien Harmony Hall

6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044

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9.0
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36 reviews

My loved one is currently a resident at Lorien Harmony Hall and the experience has been mostly great. The friendliness, staff and care services are great. The music and activities are also great. I would...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Harmony Hall assisted living has been a landmark in Howard County for over a quarter of a century. With a focus on quality care, socialization, and independence for, our philosophy encourages our residents to thrive and embrace a care free lifestyle, while receiving all the care they need at any...

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Residences at Vantage Point CCRC

5400 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

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8 reviews

We picked this community because of the variety of activities, very friendly people- staff and residents-- warm environment, lovely rooms, convenient location and excellent food.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Residences at Vantage Point in Columbia, Maryland, a not-for-profit, non-denominational Life Plan Community with all the extras you could imagine.You've done quite a lot in your life. When it comes to some things, you've done enough. Mowing the lawn, fixing the meals, shoveling snow, repairing...

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Charter Senior Living of Columbia

8220 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045

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12 reviews

Overall a good experience. While a bit expensive it's mostly in line with similar communities in the immediate area. It is nice that's it all memory care and has easy access to outside areas. The food...

Provides: Memory Care
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Somerford Place is the result of extensive research into the needs of people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Our specially designed building nestled in Columbia is secure, supportive and feels like home. Our staff strives to offer quality services to our residents, promoting...

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Morningside House of Friendship

7548 Old Telegraph Rd, Hanover, MD 21076

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9.6
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120 reviews

The staff here truly go above and beyond for my grandfather and our family. They feel like family. They truly care for and respect all residents. They understand individual needs and approaches the care with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Morningside House of Friendship is located in beautiful Hanover, Maryland, and is considered the 'top-referred' assistant living facility in the area. We are known for our ability to provide effective and compassionate care for seniors of all care levels. Staff members possess unique skills and...

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Morningside House of Laurel

7700 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD 20707

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9.3
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68 reviews

My feedback would be that Morningside is a good fit for my father in law and they try hard to make him feel useful. Overall we would give them a 4/5, they aren't perfect but they try

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Morningside House of Laurel is an assisted living community located in Laurel, Maryland in Prince George's County and home to just over 25,000 people. Laurel is a quiet town close to Baltimore and D.C. and residents will be able to take trips to shows, events and concerts. Residents will also be...

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Atrium Active Home

2701 Martello Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904

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9.0
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11 reviews

5 for all categories! [name removed] passed away only eight days after moving to Atrium. I have the highest regard for Atrium and regularly tell others about my positive experience under difficult...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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>The Atrium Active Home is located in Silver Springs, Maryland and is designed to give seniors the ability to live a comfortable, independent life, all without having to worry about the staff or individuals working on site. The assisted living and personal care services offered by Atrium...

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Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City

3100 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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8.9
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32 reviews

It's complicated. I wouldn't say we liked it per se. I gave Lighthouse 4s on my scorecard because it's a well managed, and overall a very good, facility. But my mom had a lot of problems--agitation, anxiety,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City! Our approach to Assisted Living includes a variety of services - from independent living to adaptive personal assistance; from dementia care to short-term stays. This flexibility allows us to continually meet the changing needs of our...

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Heartlands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City

3004 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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8.8
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50 reviews

My parents have no complaints .. all staff members are wonderful ... they like the food , activities are endless and they have made so many friends.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to HeartLands, a Five Star Senior Living community and Howard County's premier rental retirement community. We are the only community in the county that offers cottages and apartments. Located on 48 picturesque acres near historic Ellicott City, we are close to antique and specialty...

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Morningside House of Ellicott City

5330 Dorsey Hall Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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8.7
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58 reviews

What we like the most about Morningside House is that the staff are super friendly and caring. The biggest issues are with consistency of staff and follow through with certain tasks. The meals are sometimes ...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Morningside House is a leading Assisted Living & Alzheimer's care provider proudly serving seniors and their families in our Baltimore/Washington area residences. Our communities offer the perfect mix of personal care and hospitality tailored to meet the individual needs of our residents. Our...

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Paradise Assisted Living

6348 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

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41 reviews

We chose Paradise Assisted Living Initially due to the cost and the services provided. Great staff. They understand dementia patient with out separation from regular people. I highly recommend them.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Paradise Assisted Living we combine comfortable living with quality healthcare to ensure our residents receive all the comforts of home. The warmth and hospitality of this gracious community is felt the moment you step onto our wrap-around, covered front porch, walk through the door, and enter...

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Arbor Terrace Fulton

11584 Scaggsville Road, Fulton, MD 20759

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14 reviews

The quality of care is great, but he doesn't need much care. The meals are good, but he doesn't do many meals there. For the activities, they could mix it up a little more. Tracey is really great. AL is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Arbor Terrace Fulton looks at senior living differently. That’s because we believe no matter where you are in life, you deserve to pursue your passions, maintain meaningful relationships, and live every day to its fullest. With our state-of-the-art senior living and memory care community designed...

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Shangri-La

4475 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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8.0
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28 reviews

We are extremely satisfied with the care provided by Shangri-La. The facility is clean and they do a great job keeping residents active and engaged. We are glad we decided to locate our loved one at Shangri...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Set in a beautiful 2 acre green estate in Ellicott City, Shangri-La was designed for the ultimate living experience. Our 60 apartment community provides residents with the finest services and amenities in a family-oriented, supportive environment. Our care staff is compassionate, friendly, and...

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Lorien Elkridge

7615 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075

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2 reviews

Lorien Elkridge is Dad’s new home for the last few months. The transition was made as easy as possible, the nurses and staff helping Dad adjust to his new routine. There has recently been a change in head...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Lorien Elkridge is our newest Lorien Assisted Living community with a great location in Howard County. The community boasts gorgeous, modern decor with a warm and inviting atmosphere, and has 24 hour nursing onsite, as well as a skilled nursing facility on property. Our community invites...

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Lorien Encore

11150 Resort Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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61 reviews

This was our second experience at Encore and it was just as pleasant as the first. Everyone of the staff was professional, but friendly. The facility was always clean. Food was exceptional. Physical...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Encore at Turf ValleyEncore at Turf Valley offers caring support for those who require day to day assistance. Encore can provide the right amount of support while allowing your loved one to maintain as much independence as possible.Encore offers several assisted living floor plans,...

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April Bloom Assisted Living

5037 Durham East, Columbia, MD 21044

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April Bloom has been a very good community so far for our loved one, she is absolutely getting the one on one care she needs. They workers are so personnel and are like family. With our loved ones health...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

April Bloom Assisted Living is conveniently located in central Howard County, MD in the quiet, upscale Beaverbrook community. We provide affordable quality sheltered senior care in an assisted living environment with qualified staff 24/7, offering stimulating activities. The accommodating meals...

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Clarksville Assisted Living

7246 Guilford Road, Clarksville, MD 21029

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5 reviews

So far everything is working out pretty well for my mother since her move to this community. It is a nice facility, and I'am comfortable with her move here. They are treating her well. The staff is kind, and...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

We are passionately committed to making a difference in people's lives by offering high quality and supportive services for our seniors in a loving environment. We help them maintain their independence and exercise choice as they live a stress-fee life. Our staff has more than 15 years of...

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The Comforts of Home

10370 Globe Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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10 reviews

I was referred to The Comforts of Home Randallstown location. However, that facility was full but they did have an opening in their Reisterstown location. All in all, I did like the Reisterstown location,...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

The Comforts of Home is a residential care home located in Randallstown, MD in Baltimore County. Its proximity to shopping centers, churches, parks, and public transportation makes life fun and fulfilling for our residents. Our community sets in a quiet and well-kept environment for the seniors...

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LifeSpring

2200 Pleasant Villa Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

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My aunt is being treated with such authentic care and respect.We are so fortunate to have found LifeSpring.

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Assisted Living Management was founded in 1999 and currently owns and operates six turn-of-the-century homes focused on enhancing the quality of life for all seniors. Each home is licensed for 15 residents and has been designed specifically for seniors. A place that gives residents control over...

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Rolling Meadows

303 North Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

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9 reviews

We looked at about 25+ facilities. One of the things that I liked about Rolling Meadows was there was a gentleman here playing hangman with the residents and they were alert and interacting with him. I...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Assisted Living Management was founded in 1999 and currently owns and operates six turn-of-the-century homes focused on enhancing the quality of life for all seniors. Each home is licensed for 15 residents and has been designed specifically for seniors. A place that gives residents control over...

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Brightview Rolling Hills

848 South Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

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15 reviews

From the very beginning of touring the facility to moving my mom into Rolling Hills the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Everyone is friendly and eager to make my mom feel at home and they have...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Your luxurious home is waiting for you at Brightview Rolling Hills, conveniently located in Catonsville, Maryland. Laugh with friends and family at our daily happy hour in the pub. Enjoy a beautiful day in our outdoor courtyard or from your own balcony. Get a massage in our spa-like setting or...

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Brightview Catonsville

912 South Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

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My loved one's stay is going just great! The facility is very nice and the staff are sure to take care of my loved one. She really likes the menu, as well as the many activities that they have to offer. This...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Located in a lovely and historic residential neighborhood with easy access to Baltimore, Howard and Anne Arundel Counties, Brightview Catonsville is unique in the area, offering Assisted Living residences with personalized care and service as well as award-winning Alzheimer's Care in a secure...

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Angel's Touch Assisted Living

12799 Buttercup Ct, West Friendship, MD 21794

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I wish I could give them more stars! Angels Touch gave my mother a safe, engaging and loving home. Every person there is committed to creating an environment filled with fun activities and tender care. I...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Angel’s Touch is a unique assisted living community for senior adults. Aging can be a difficult process – humbling for even the strongest person. Watching relatives struggle with this experience, we were motivated to open our home to seniors in 1997 to help them better deal with the aging...

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Cost of assisted living in Columbia, MD

The average cost of senior living in Columbia is 5,349 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baltimore, MD with an average of 5,063 per month.

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In Columbia, Maryland, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Financial assistance

In Columbia, Maryland, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Transportation

Columbia, Maryland, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Columbia include bus routes, the Light Rail, and Metro Subway. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Columbia has limited biking infrastructure and is not very walkable.

Health care

Columbia offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Howard County General Hospital and Laurel Regional Medical Center.

Senior activities

Columbia, Maryland, features ten individual villages that are centered around Lake Kittamaqundi, a large man-made lake, and The Mall in Columbia shopping center. The city has a thriving arts and cultural scene centered around its outdoor venues and local bars. Popular spots for music performances include Nottingham’s Tavern, the Green Turtle, and the Merriweather Post Pavilion. Columbia is also home to the Howard County Library System, which is ranked as one of the top libraries in the country.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living is long-term care for seniors who are generally active and independent, but who require increased supervision and help with some daily tasks. Staff can assist residents with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, and medication management. Assisted living is also a good option for seniors seeking more socialization. Services and amenities in assisted living facilities often include:

  • Housekeeping
  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Help with personal care
  • Laundry
  • Social activities and outings
  • 24-hour emergency response
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Falcons Landing, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Columbia, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 49 assisted living facilities near Columbia, Maryland. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Columbia, Maryland are Brighton Gardens of Columbia and Morningside House of Friendship. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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