Quick answers
- Is The Hermitage at Solomons licensed?
- The Hermitage at Solomons appears on the official license list of the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) (list dated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Program - Level 3”, license number 04AL061, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can The Hermitage at Solomons have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 68. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is The Hermitage at Solomons?
- 13325 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20688, Calvert County, Maryland.
- What is the phone number of The Hermitage at Solomons?
- (917) 685-8278, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- MedStar Saint Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown (about 9.5 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Asbury Solomons Island0.0 mi · Solomons, MD · capacity 30
- Discovery Commons at Wildewood4.2 mi · California, MD · capacity 57
- Three Bea's, Inc8.2 mi · St. Leonard, MD · capacity 5
- Taylor Farm Assisted Living - Aaron House19 mi · Bushwood, MD · capacity 8
- Taylor Farm Assisted Living - Christopher House19 mi · Bushwood, MD · capacity 8
- Taylor Farm Assisted Living - Ryan House19 mi · Bushwood, MD · capacity 8
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- MedStar Saint Mary's Hospital9.5 mi · Leonardtown, MD
- Calverthealth Medical Center18 mi · Prince Frederick, MD
- University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center31 mi · La Plata, MD
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Program - Level 3 |
|---|---|
| License number | 04AL061 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 68 |
| Address | 13325 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20688 |
| County | Calvert |
| State | Maryland |
| Phone | (917) 685‑8278 |
| Licensing agency | Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Maryland — Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ), list dated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances