Hanover Assisted Living offers competitive pricing for its services, with semi-private rooms available at $3,500 per month. This cost is notably lower than the average rate in Howard County, which stands at $3,865, and it remains close to the state average of $3,545 for similar accommodations. For those seeking more privacy, Hanover's private rooms are priced at $5,000 per month. While this is higher than both the Howard County average of $4,003 and the state average of $4,112, it reflects the unique amenities and personalized care that Hanover provides. Overall, Hanover Assisted Living positions itself as an appealing option in terms of affordability and quality within the local market.
Floor plans
Hanover Assisted Living
Howard County
Maryland
Semi-Private
$3,500
$3,865
$3,545
Private
$5,000
$4,003
$4,112
Assisted Living communities with a similar price nearby
Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring, friendly, and responsive.
A large thread in the reviews is how kind and helpful the staff feel in day-to-day interactions, including answering questions and following up on concerns. Multiple reviewers also describe caregivers treating residents with compassion and respect, and they mention regular support for help with needs like daily tasks and medication. One reviewer did express a serious drop in care quality recently, so itâs worth reading the full review history carefully.
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Restaurant-style dining and meals
Meals are a consistent bright spot, with options that go beyond a single menu.
Several reviews mention the quality of the food and describe meals as tasty, along with a dining experience that feels more like a restaurant than a cafeteria. Residents and families also describe meal variety through alternative menus when the standard menu isnât preferred. The communityâs dining offerings include restaurant-style service plus multiple dietary options, which aligns with those observations.
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Activities keep residents engaged
Reviews frequently mention engaging activities and a calendar packed with options.
Families and residents commonly describe the community as having lots to do, with activities meant to keep people involved. Reviewers mention specific favorites like bingo and trivia, and others talk about regular scheduling and off-site or community-sponsored events. This lines up with the community offerings for planned daily activities and groups like stretching and trivia.
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Pricing runs below county
Pricing is positioned below county and slightly below state, but reviews still raise caution for service consistency.
Pricing for semi-private and private options is shown as below the county average and at or slightly below the state reference point, depending on unit type. Even with pricing positioned this way, at least one review reports a serious decline in care quality and ignored assistance requests. That means the cost may not be the only factor to weighâservice consistency appears to be the deciding issue for some families.
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Features
Housing
5 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Amenities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Private
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Telephone
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Baltimore-Washington International (3 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Anytime dining
Diabetes diet
Gluten-free
Kosher
Low / no sodium
Meals provided
No Sugar
Organic
Restaurant style dining
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Vegan
Vegetarian
Activities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Art classes
Community-sponsored activities
Cooking classes
Day trips and outings
Devotional activities offsite
Forever fit
Gardening club
Live well programs
Scheduled daily activities
Stretching classes
Trivia games
Wii bowling
Wine tasting
Yoga / chair yoga
Nearby Places of Interest
Located in Hanover, Maryland, this area offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With multiple dining options such as The Cheesecake Factory and Prime Rib Steakhouse at Maryland LIVE, as well as convenient cafes like Starbucks and Panera Bread, residents can enjoy delicious meals close to home. For entertainment, there are nearby theaters like Cinemark Holdings and Regal Waugh Chapel & IMAX. In terms of healthcare, there are several pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens, as well as hospitals like Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Clinic Main Pharmacy. For outdoor activities, seniors can explore nearby parks such as Sawmill Creek Park and Blandair Regional Park. Additionally, there are medical facilities like Seton Medical Group and Johns Hopkins Odenton for any healthcare needs. Overall, this area provides a mix of conveniences and leisure options for seniors looking to settle in Hanover.
Restaurants
McDonald's (0.7 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
The Cheesecake Factory (0.9 miles)
Dave & Buster's (1 miles)
Prime Rib Steakhouse at Maryland LIVE (1 miles)
McDonald's (1.8 miles)
Silver Diner (3.4 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (0.7 miles)
Starbucks (1.6 miles)
Starbucks (6.2 miles)
Starbucks (6.5 miles)
Starbucks (6.8 miles)
Panera Bread (7.1 miles)
Panera Bread (8.1 miles)
Theaters
Cinemark Holdings (1 miles)
Regal Waugh Chapel & IMAX (7.9 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (3.8 miles)
Walgreens (4.3 miles)
Walgreens (4.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
Transportation
BWI Rental Car Facility (2.3 miles)
Hertz Rent A Car (2.3 miles)
Avis Rent A Car (2.3 miles)
Concourse A/B Food Court (3.4 miles)
Concourse B (3.4 miles)
Concourse A (3.4 miles)
Security Checkpoint - Concourse B (3.4 miles)
Places of Worship
Heritage Community Church (3 miles)
St Augustine's Church (4.5 miles)
Hospitals
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Clinic Main Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Hanover Assisted Living offers competitive pricing for its services, with semi-private rooms available at $3,500 per month. This cost is notably lower than the average rate in Howard County, which stands at $3,865, and it remains close to the state average of $3,545 for similar accommodations. For those seeking more privacy, Hanover's private rooms are priced at $5,000 per month. While this is higher than both the Howard County average of $4,003 and the state average of $4,112, it reflects the unique amenities and personalized care that Hanover provides. Overall, Hanover Assisted Living positions itself as an appealing option in terms of affordability and quality within the local market.
Hanover Assisted Living is located at 1738 Maco Drive, Hanover, MD 21076 in Howard County, Maryland
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5 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Private
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Telephone
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Baltimore-Washington International (3 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Art classes
Cooking classes
Day trips and outings
Forever fit
Live well programs
Trivia games
Wii bowling
Wine tasting
Intimate 7-bed community with 24/7 supervision, ADL support, medical coordination, transportation, and on-site dining and amenities.
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