Home care in Towson, MD
Non-medical caregivers across Towson, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
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Towson at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Towson, on your schedule.
Counties in the Baltimore metro area
- Anne Arundel County, MD
- Baltimore County, MD
- Carroll County, MD
- Harford County, MD
- Howard County, MD
- Queen Anne's County, MD
- Baltimore (city), MD
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About home care in Towson
Home care in Towson, MD costs a median of $34 an hour, according to CareScout's 2025 survey of the Baltimore area. Caregivers keep company, cook and help around the house; they do not give medical care. HomeCare.com serves families in Towson and Baltimore County. Call 800-974-3458 to talk with a care advisor about a schedule.
Towson is in Baltimore County, and the Census counts it as a Census-designated place, not an incorporated city. Census figures show 58,679 residents. Adults age 65 or older number 10,565, or 18%, and 2,031 are age 85 or older. In 3,638 households, someone 65 or older lives alone. That is more than in Catonsville or Glen Burnie. Families here often start by asking how many hours of help a parent needs.
The Baltimore County Department of Aging is based right here at 611 Central Avenue, and families can reach Maryland Access Point for the county at 410-887-2594. Local hospitals include the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center and Greater Baltimore Medical Center, known as GBMC. CareScout's 2025 survey lists $34 an hour for the Baltimore area. HomeCare.com serves families in Towson.
Plan care in Towson.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Towson area median rate to estimate the monthly cost.
We'd suggest
A caregiver keeps your parent company and helps with meals, errands and the house.
about $2,947/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $34/hr (Towson, MD)
Market medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, not HomeCare.com prices. A care advisor prices your actual schedule.
Free local help for Towson families.
Baltimore County Department of Aging
The Baltimore County Department of Aging is based in Towson at 611 Central Avenue, and families can reach Maryland Access Point for the county at 410-887-2594.
410-887-2594State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program (Maryland Department of Aging)
Free, confidential advocacy for people receiving long-term care.
Maryland programs that can help pay.
Rules and programs in MarylandRules change; confirm eligibility with the state. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
Questions about care in Towson.
Where is the Baltimore County Department of Aging?
The Baltimore County Department of Aging is in Towson at 611 Central Avenue, Towson, MD 21204. It is the Area Agency on Aging for the county. Call 410-887-2594, which is also the county's Maryland Access Point line. The department can point families to local programs for older adults.
What is the cost of home care in Towson, MD?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists a $34 hourly median for a non-medical caregiver in the Baltimore area, which includes Towson. The Maryland median is $35. Families choose the number of visits and hours, with no minimums and no contracts. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
Can I get care after a stay at GBMC or St. Joseph?
Yes. Families often arrange non-medical help before a hospital discharge from GBMC or University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. A caregiver can help with meals, mobility, errands and medication reminders. HomeCare.com can often provide a caregiver on short notice. Call 800-974-3458 to plan the first week.
How many older adults live alone in Towson?
Census figures show 3,638 households in Towson where someone 65 or older lives alone. The community has 10,565 adults age 65 or older, or 18% of residents. Regular visits can help with meals, safety and company. Families can call 800-974-3458 to set up a visit schedule.
