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[name removed] listened well and provided several options for me to explore. She provided checklists that helped a lot while touring facilities, enabling me to ask pertinent questions. Viva is a perfect fit...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel AirSenior Living in Bel Air, MD“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” At Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air, we’re committed to the high standards of those words every day — for both our residents and their families.Located in Bel Air, MD, only 25 miles from...
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It was a big change for everybody in the family, but we made it! Mom is all settled in and happy in her new spot. She seems to be really thriving. I’m very happy with the care she is getting and manager...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Bel Air Assisted Living is a luxury assisted living facility located in beautiful Harford County, Maryland. We have nearly 1 caregiver for every 6 residents, providing more attention than any other facility in Greater Baltimore. Average ratio at other facilities is 1 caregiver for every 15 to 20...
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They provide a foot doctor, as well as a primary care doctor that is on call and visits the residents when needed. Some activities they have are bingo, arts and crafts, a person that comes in and provides...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Hart Heritage Assisted Living community is located in suburban Forest Hill, Maryland. Forest Hill is a land of four seasons with warm summers and snowy winters. The 2000 census placed our town's population at 14,951 people, and our land area is 29.89 square miles. At Hart Heritage Assisted...
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I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care provided to my gmom during her time at Lorien Bel Air. The compassion, kindness, and professionalism demonstrated by the entire staff were...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hello there! Welcome to Lorien Bel Air! We are one of 9 Lorien Health Service communities that operate exclusively in the state of Maryland. Lorien believes in providing each of our residents a positive experience. At each Lorien Facility, we believe in enhancing the quality of life to our...
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I just think the people are good there and the environment is pleasing aesthetically. My mom is doing fine there. She likes it and she seems to like the food too.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in a wooded residential neighborhood just off route 24 in Bel Air, Maryland, award-winning Brightview Avondell features both Independent Living and Assisted Living apartment homes. The only retirement community of its kind in the area, casually elegant Brightview Avondell offers a...
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I am currently in the process of moving my mother-in-law into the "independent" living section of Brightview Avondell. The people are absolutely amazing and friendly and the facility is beautifully...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
From the moment you step inside you can sense the upbeat atmosphere of Brightview Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Whether you're looking for potential-filled Assisted Living or award-winning Alzheimer's Care, Brightview Bel Air residents and their families find everything they need for a better,...
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I am so thrilled that my father is at Forest Hill Heights! The staff are caring, dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable. Everything about the facility is lovely - it's well-appointed and clean, and the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Forest Hill Heights, LLC, is an assisted living residence in Forest Hill, Maryland. Now under new management, Forest Hill Heights (formerly known as Rock Spring Village) offers 24/7 on-site nursing care, fine dining, and personalized care plans for our residents. Caring has been our privilege for...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We chose Hart Heritage because it was much more attractive, pricing was comparable to others we looked into, and it was very clean. The location is also great as well. The room sizes are adequate for my mom....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living Street is an assisted living community located in lovely Street, Harford County, Maryland. Street, Maryland is lined with historic heritage and beautiful country winding roads. This very quaint and quiet town is an ideal place for settling down and...
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Cost of assisted living in Octoraro, MD

The average cost of senior living in Octoraro is $6,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port Deposit, MD with an average of $6,385 per month.

Assisted living costs in Octoraro, MD, vs. state and national averages

Octoraro, MD
$6,385/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Octoraro, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,385/mo
$7,924/mo

Assisted living costs in Octoraro, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,559/mo
Studio
$5,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,357/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,384/mo

Senior living costs in Octoraro vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Octoraro, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOctoraro, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$6,385/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,924/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,984/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Octoraro, MD:$6,385/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Octoraro, MD:$7,924/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Octoraro, MD:$3,984/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Octoraro, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Octoraro and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Octoraro, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Octoraro have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Octoraro, MD$6,039/mo$5,796/mo+4.2%
Maryland$6,529/mo$6,133/mo+6.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Octoraro, MD
2024 average cost:$6,039/mo
2023 average cost:$5,796/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,529/mo
2023 average cost:$6,133/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Octoraro, MD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Octoraro.

What families are saying about assisted living in Octoraro

Recent reviews for assisted living in Octoraro

Brightview Avondell in Bel Air, MD

5.0
My mother has been there just about a month now, and they're excellent. The personalized attention my mother gets makes her feel like she's on a cruise ship that hasn't left the dock. Every single member of the staff is exceptional. Avondell has 25 assisted living beds and I think about ...
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Forest Hill Heights

5.0
As soon as you walk in the door the feeling of caring and family greets you! My dad's day is full of things that keep him engaged and give him a sense of accomplishment. When I leave I know my dad is in the best place he can be! The entire staff truly cares about each resident and their family. ...
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Lorien Bel Air

5.0
Positive, friendly, comprehensive, communicative. The caregivers and staff are very nice! However there always seems to be a shortage of caregivers.

Octoraro review score based on 10,984 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 10984 reviews of 273 Octoraro assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Octoraro review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Octoraro review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Octoraro, MD273 facilities
8.2
Bel Air South, MD128 facilities
8.3
Port Deposit, MD273 facilities

Review subcategories for Octoraro assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 10,984 reviews of 273 Octoraro assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Octoraro resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Octoraro assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Octoraro assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Octoraro, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Octoraro assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Octoraro that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
59.4%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.1%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.7%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.1%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.1%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
45.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Octoraro assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Octoraro Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Octoraro, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.4%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.6%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.2%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.3%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Octoraro assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Octoraro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Octoraro, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.8%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
48.7%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.7%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.4%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Octoraro assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Octoraro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Octoraro, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.7%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.2%
37%
Room service
Room service
42.1%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Octoraro assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Octoraro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Octoraro, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.8%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.3%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.6%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.9%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.9%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.2%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.7%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.8%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55.3%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
38.8%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Octoraro

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maryland assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Octoraro protect seniors.
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