MyLivingChoice

Best Senior Living in Laurel, Maryland

13 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 13 senior living communities in Laurel. Families rate them 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 550 public reviews. 9 are small licensed homes with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.

  • 13communities
  • 4.4average rating, 8 rated
  • 550family reviews read
  • 9small homes, 10 or fewer

Best-rated senior living in Laurel

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Morningside House of Laurel

    4.5 (104 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

    Families describe Morningside House of Laurel as a warm, well-run community where staff are attentive and patient, especially with residents who need extra support. Reviewers consistently praise the variety of activities…

  2. 2

    Kenwood Care Maple Hill

    5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living· 16 units

    Maple Hill has a 5-star average from a small number of Google reviews, but no written reviews are available to describe specific family experiences. The available information focuses on the community's care model rather…

  3. 3

    Autumn Lake Healthcare At Cherry Lane

    4.3 (227 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 155 units

    Reviews of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cherry Lane are sharply divided. Several reviewers praise attentive, friendly nursing staff and a clean facility, while others describe serious lapses in basic care, including delayed…

  4. 4

    Autumn Lake Healthcare At Patuxent River

    3.9 (197 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 153 units

    This skilled nursing and rehab facility in Laurel, MD draws a mix of experiences: some families report friendly evening staff and responsive management after complaints, but multiple reviewers describe serious lapses in…

What families say about senior living in Laurel

Counted across the review summaries of 12 Laurel communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 58%
  • Food and dining 25%
  • Medical and nursing care 25%
  • Building and grounds 25%
  • Well staffed 17%

Concerns raised

  • Communication with families 58%
  • Cost and billing 58%
  • Management 17%
  • Medical and nursing care 17%

“My experience is that the staff is friendly but a few issues may arise from time to time with Administrators fulfilling a resolve to a possible mishap. Like not responding to certain email in a timely fashion & addressing a question fully, etc.”

“They take great care of my mother. They have activities for her to do. They have a fancy dining hall for dinner and meals, and all the people in the building show that they Care about the people here, especially Dr. Shay and Dwayne and all the stuff”

Senior Living in Laurel: the figures

  • •Of the 12 with a known size, 9 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 2 have more than 60.
  • •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (9), emergency call system (9), housekeeping (9), medication management (9), wheelchair accessible (9), social activities (7).

Senior Living near Laurel

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
Columbia7.5 mi234.6 / 5
Silver Spring9.4 mi594.5 / 5
Lanham9.5 mi94.7 / 5
Hyattsville11.6 mi154.6 / 5
Ellicott City12 mi364.6 / 5
Bowie12.3 mi84.5 / 5
Kensington12.6 mi124.6 / 5
Glen Burnie13.9 mi264.2 / 5

All of Maryland: Senior Living in Maryland. Closer to home? Compare senior living near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 13, 2026 from the 13 communities listed in Laurel, 550 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

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The upscale communities within 25 miles of Washington, DC, with their published rates compared, on one page. Laurel is inside that area.

Senior Living in Laurel: Common Questions

How many senior living communities are in Laurel, Maryland?

MyLivingChoice lists 13 senior living communities in Laurel, Maryland, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which senior living communities in Laurel are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Kenwood Care Maple Hill (5★, 5 ratings), Morningside House of Laurel (4.5★, 104 ratings), Autumn Lake Healthcare At Cherry Lane (4.3★, 227 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Laurel?

Beyond senior living, Laurel has assisted living (11 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate senior living in Laurel?

Families rate Laurel senior living communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 550 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Laurel senior living communities?

Across the review summaries of 12 Laurel communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 58%), food and dining (mentioned for 25%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 25%). The most common concerns are communication with families (58%), cost and billing (58%), management (17%).

Are there small senior living homes in Laurel?

Yes. Of the 12 Laurel communities with a known size, 9 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 2 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.