Assisted Living Facilities in La Plata, Maryland

We found 21 assisted living facilities near La Plata, MD. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about senior living options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the La Plata assisted living providers listed below.

21 La Plata, Maryland, Assisted Living Facilities
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  1. La Plata Center
    La Plata, MD 20646

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    Greenspring
    Springfield, VA 22150
    "Northern Virginia assisted living at Renaissance Gardens is located on the campus of Greensprin..." more

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    4.1
    Emeritus at Lake Ridge
    Woodbridge, VA 22192
    "People at Emeritus at Lakeridge were accommodating as far as showing up. I always want to go into..." more

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    4.0
    The Fountains at Washington House
    Alexandria, VA 22311
    "The Fountains is close to my daughter and my son. It's in Washington DC, so there are lots of thi..." more

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    3.4
    Emeritus at Arlington
    Arlington, VA 22203
    "Emeritus at Arlington was another great facility where I wanted to get my mom transferred into no..." more

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    3.8
    HeartFields at Fredericksburg
    Fredericksburg, VA 22405
    "All in all, I believe that this facility was above average in rating. The location is alright co..." more

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    4.3
    Five Star Premier Residences of Chevy...
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
    "After visiting this assisted living facility, my entire family decided that it would be the most ..." more

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    3.0
    Emeritus at Woodward Estates
    Bowie, MD 20716
    "I can't wait to get my mother out of here. Took them 45 min to come check on her after hitting t..." more

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    3.5
    Emeritus at Manassas
    Manassas, VA 20109
    "My 93 yr old father was to move in this facility.Before he could move in he passed away.They have..." more

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    0.0
    HeartFields at Bowie
    Bowie, MD 20715
    "HeartFields at Bowie offers compassionate senior care in Bowie, MD. We strive to create a home-..." more

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    4.0
    Emeritus at Wilburn Gardens
    Fredericksburg, VA 22407
    "The food was awesome at Emeritus at Fredericksburg because they've got a great chef. I really lik..." more

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    4.1
    Riderwood
    Silver Spring, MD 20904
    "We visited several assisted living facilities and the one place we liked was Riderwood. It's a c..." more

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    5.0
    Emeritus at Potomac
    Potomac, MD 20854
    "Emeritus at Potomac was beautiful. I really like that because everywhere I look people were all c..." more

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    3.0
    Aspenwood Senior Living Community
    Silver Spring, MD 20906
    "Aspenwood is more of an assisted living than an independent living. It looked nice, but it was sm..." more

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    5.0
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    Wellness Touch Care
    Silver Spring, MD 20905
    "The facility is very organized. It's a great program that they are offering for elderly people. P..." more

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    4.0
    Monroe House
    Sterling, VA 20164
    "I like Monroe House. It's a little bit of an unusual place. It was actually built by a local chur..." more

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    3.7
    Atria Manresa
    Annapolis, MD 21401
    "Please run do not walk away from this place if you care about your loved ones. It breaks my hear..." more

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    Solana at Olney
    Olney, MD 20832
    "Solana at Olney provides our residents with lifestyles, housing, and services in comfortable su..." more

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    4.0
    Heartlands at Severna Park
    Severna Park, MD 21146
    "It's very nice at Heartlands. They had a nice 2-bedroom apartment, perfect for a couple. ..." more

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    4.0
    Asbury Methodist Village
    Gaithersburg, MD 20877
    "Despite the name all are welcomed at Asbury whether Methodist or not. There is a very big campus..." more

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 3.6 CostScore: 4.2 LivabilityScore: 5
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CaringScore for La Plata, MD

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in La Plata was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in La Plata.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 4.2, La Plata rates below average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for La Plata. Choose a category score to learn more.

3.6
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HealthScore for La Plata, MD

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in La Plata, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for La Plata is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 3.6, La Plata rates below average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 84.4 physicians per capita, La Plata trails the national average by 61.7 percent. La Plata trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 64.1 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in La Plata is 77 years -- 1.2 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in La Plata is 77 years -- 1.2 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of La Plata's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita La Plata, MD Nat'l Avg
Physicians 84.4 220.5
Geriatricians 0 1.3
Cardiologists 3.5 7.7
Oncologists 1.4 3.5
Orthopedists 2.1 7
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CostScore for La Plata, MD

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in La Plata, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for La Plata is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 4.2, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in La Plata are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in La Plata is $3,268 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for La Plata indexes at 27.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 83.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living La Plata, MD
Aggregate Index 127
Healthcare Index 104
Housing Index 183
Food Index 112
Utilities Index 103
Transportation Index 107
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LivabilityScore for La Plata, MD

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in La Plata. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for La Plata is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5, La Plata is on par with the national average for assisted living facilities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 204 days each year in La Plata, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 26°F in January, winters tend to be milder in La Plata than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in La Plata is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $76,214 per year, the population of La Plata earns a better than average median household income. La Plata has an unemployment rate of 5.80 percent, roughly 36.3 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.43 percent of the population in La Plata is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Amenities Per Capita La Plata "Nat'l Avg"
Parks 6.8 136.1
Libraries 2.1 18.8
Places of Worship 63.1 220.5
Public Transit 1470.4 110.4
Grocery Stores 196 97.7
Pharmacies 46.1 13.8

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