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Best places to open an assisted living home in Maryland

Name: Maryland assisted living market data
Creator: RAL Market Scout

The top markets for residential assisted living in Maryland, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.

Updated July 2026

The top markets for assisted living in Maryland right now are Prince George's, Baltimore city, Charles counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 1,540 licensed assisted living homes serving 421,772 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $7,172/mo.

Licensed homes

1,540

state roster

Population 75+

421,772

ACS

Median AL cost

$7,172/mo

above the national median

Bed supply

41.5/1k

moderate supply

Top 10 markets for assisted living in Maryland

RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.

Prince George's County — opportunity 7.9/10 (Strong); 53,607 seniors 75+, growing 23.7%, with 290 licensed homes.
Baltimore city County — opportunity 7.8/10 (Strong); 33,382 seniors 75+, growing -1.2%, with 363 licensed homes.
Charles County — opportunity 7.7/10 (Strong); 8,885 seniors 75+, growing 21.0%, with 41 licensed homes.
Wicomico County — opportunity 7.7/10 (Strong); 6,783 seniors 75+, growing 3.0%, with 11 licensed homes.
St. Mary's County — opportunity 7.6/10 (Strong); 6,418 seniors 75+, growing 12.4%, with 5 licensed homes.
Cecil County — opportunity 7.6/10 (Strong); 6,750 seniors 75+, growing 15.3%, with 19 licensed homes.
Anne Arundel County — opportunity 7.6/10 (Strong); 38,933 seniors 75+, growing 19.2%, with 111 licensed homes.
Harford County — opportunity 7.5/10 (Strong); 18,363 seniors 75+, growing 15.6%, with 45 licensed homes.
Allegany County — opportunity 7.4/10 (Strong); 6,339 seniors 75+, growing -2.0%, with 7 licensed homes.
Howard County — opportunity 7.4/10 (Strong); 21,258 seniors 75+, growing 29.8%, with 81 licensed homes.

All Maryland counties by market opportunity

County	Pop 75+	Demand	Homes	Market	Band
Prince George's	53,607	7.0	290	7.9	Strong
Baltimore city	33,382	3.4	363	7.8	Strong
Charles	8,885	5.8	41	7.7	Strong
Wicomico	6,783	4.4	11	7.7	Strong
St. Mary's	6,418	4.7	5	7.6	Strong
Cecil	6,750	5.3	19	7.6	Strong
Anne Arundel	38,933	6.5	111	7.6	Strong
Harford	18,363	5.3	45	7.5	Strong
Allegany	6,339	3.2	7	7.4	Strong
Howard	21,258	7.5	81	7.4	Strong
Calvert	6,283	5.9	8	7.3	Strong
Washington	11,824	5.0	17	7.3	Strong
Baltimore	64,897	5.0	207	7.3	Strong
Carroll	13,239	6.3	32	7.3	Strong
Frederick	17,815	6.3	25	7.2	Strong
Montgomery	77,988	7.1	231	7.1	Strong
Worcester	6,712	5.6	8	7.1	Strong
Dorchester	3,105	4.7	5	6.9	Moderate
Queen Anne's	4,409	5.8	5	6.9	Moderate
Talbot	5,402	5.2	5	6.8	Moderate
Garrett	2,936	5.0	2	6.4	Moderate
Somerset	1,710	1.7	2	6.3	Moderate
Caroline	2,365	4.3	8	6.3	Moderate
Kent	2,369	3.6	10	5.8	Moderate

Top cities for assisted living in Maryland

Where the homes actually are. Each linked city has its own page with local supply and market context.

City	County	Homes	Beds	Avg size
Baltimore	Baltimore City	458	3,547	7.8
Silver Spring	Prince George'S	88	1,369	15.6
Bowie	Prince George'S	69	548	7.9
Rockville	Montgomery	38	880	23.2
Randallstown	Baltimore	33	142	4.3
Waldorf	Charles	30	304	10.1
Upper Marlboro	Prince George'S	29	207	7.1
Columbia	Howard	27	746	27.6
Glen Burnie	Anne Arundel	26	138	5.3
Fort Washington	Prince George'S	23	140	6.1
Hyattsville	Prince George'S	22	259	11.8
Ellicott City	Howard	21	573	27.3
Pasadena	Anne Arundel	20	185	9.3
Laurel	Prince George'S	19	256	13.5
Clinton	Prince George'S	18	102	5.7
Frederick	Frederick	17	837	49.2
Westminster	Carroll	17	419	24.6
Annapolis	Anne Arundel	17	525	30.9
Potomac	Montgomery	16	320	20.0
Gaithersburg	Montgomery	16	254	15.9

Frequently asked questions

What are the top markets for assisted living in Maryland?

The strongest Maryland markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Prince George's, Baltimore city, Charles, Wicomico, St. Mary's counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.

Which Maryland city has the most assisted living homes?

Baltimore has the most, with 458 licensed assisted living homes (about 3,547 beds).

How much does assisted living cost in Maryland?

The median assisted living cost in Maryland is about $7,172 per month — above the national median.

How many assisted living homes are in Maryland?

Maryland has approximately 1,540 licensed assisted living homes serving 421,772 residents aged 75 and older.

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Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Maryland state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.