State and Assisted Living Main Links:

• Maryland Department of Health
• Maryland Health Commission

Links to Assisted Living Facility Licensure and/or Compliance:

• Consumer Guide to Long Term Care for a variety of information, including pricing. Only applicable to facilities with 10+ beds.
• Click on “Facility Name” in the left column of results to learn more. Inspection details bring up deficiency issues such as emergency preparedness, medication management or delegating nurse, although reports themselves may not be available. (Contact AL.HELP@maryland.gov or call 410-402-8217 for further details.)
• Minimum licensing and contact info is available through the state's licensee directory (includes facilities with fewer than 10 beds)

Standards for Transparency, Licensing and Certification:

Uneven.

Pro: Maryland lists pricing information, which is nearly unheard of.

Con: The consumer guide doesn't break down inspections reports for facilities with fewer than 10 beds. Contact the ombudsman or AL.HELP@maryland.gov or call 410-402-8217 for assistance.

Frequency of Inspections: Every 24 months