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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Laurel, MD for 2024

The historic city of Laurel is located on the banks of the Patuxent River in the state of Maryland. It is home to 25,631 residents, and about 9.5% of the population is aged 65 and over. Seniors living in the city have access to a range of medical services at UM Laurel Medical Center and UM Laurel Regional Hospital. The city is conveniently located midway between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, giving seniors easy access to major metropolitan areas when they require them.

Nursing home care offers 24/7 medical care and supervision to frail seniors and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities who require constant care. This type of care is provided by registered nurses and is often the most expensive option. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home in Laurel is $11,984, which is over $4,000 more than the national average of $7,756. Therefore, seniors living in Laurel may want to consider assisted living or home care services as alternative options.

This guide looks at the costs of senior care options in Laurel and lists resources for seniors in the city.

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Nursing Home Costs in Laurel, MD

In Laurel, the average cost of nursing home care is $11,984 for a semiprivate room and $12,805 for a private room per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Seniors who are interested in nursing home costs in Laurel may be interested to see how the city compares to nearby options. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a comparative price point, the cost of care in Laurel is higher than the national average of $7,756 and higher than the Maryland state average of $10,190.

The cost of nursing home care is lower in California ($8,137), Salisbury ($10,768), Hagerstown ($9,794) and Cumberland ($8,213) than in Laurel.

Laurel

$11,984

Maryland

$10,190

The United States

$7,756

California

$8,137

Salisbury

$10,768

Hagerstown

$9,794

Cumberland

$8,213

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

The lowest cost care option for seniors in Laurel is adult day care, which has an average monthly cost of $1,896. Home care and home health care services average $4,671 and $4,957 per month, respectively, and assisted living has an average cost of $5,000 monthly. Nursing home care is the most expensive option with a monthly average charge of $11,984 for a semiprivate room and $12,805 for a private room.

Adult day care

$1,896

Home care

$4,671

Home health care

$4,957

Assisted living

$5,000

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$11,984

Nursing home (private room)

$12,805

Note: Data for Laurel was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Baltimore, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Laurel, MD

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Laurel, MD

The following resources may be of interest to seniors in Laurel who would like to remain in their own homes for as long as safely possible and are looking for services to help them achieve that specific goal. One resource provides information on financial assistance options for seniors already living in nursing home care facilities and those planning to make the move in the near future.

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SHIIP Maryland(301) 265-8450The Prince George’s County Area Agency on Aging runs the State Health Insurance Information Program in Laurel. Trained volunteer counselors provide free and unbiased information regarding state health insurance to seniors and their caregivers. The information can be provided during a one-on-one or group session depending on availability and individual preferences. Counselors can assist seniors in finding and applying for the right insurance plan to suit their requirements. In addition, the counselors can explain the financial assistance options available to seniors requiring care in a nursing home facility and help to apply for any assistance they may be eligible for.
City of Laurel Senior Services(301) 323-8096The City of Laurel offers several free services to seniors aged 55 and older. Some of these services may be of assistance to seniors who would like to remain independent in their own homes. Free door-to-door transportation is offered on weekdays to grocery stores, senior centers and medical appointments. Rides need to be booked at least two days in advance to ensure that transport is available. Additional services include congregate meals, health and wellness programs and educational classes.
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland(410) 558-0827Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland delivers meals to homebound seniors and disabled adults in Laurel who are no longer able to prepare a meal for themselves on a temporary or permanent basis. A hot lunch and cold supper are delivered each day from Monday to Friday by teams of volunteers. These volunteers provide a safety check service and notify staff members if anything is amiss or a senior doesn’t answer the door at the specified delivery time. Special diets can be accommodated. A small donation is requested for each meal, but no senior will be turned away if they are unable to contribute.

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I was here for rehab for a hip problem, and only lasted 9 days. They short changed me with diabetes and cardiac medications and I had to call my own doctor to raise hell. I was only allowed to use...

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Kiosha Winbus

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Review of Patuxent River Health and Rehabilitation Center

Run, do not bring your love ones here! There is no way your family member will be tended to! On many occasions the staff will not even respond to on call lights or even attend to residents in need....

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Hollywood 60

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Review of Patuxent River Health and Rehabilitation Center

My mom stayed there a month. Some of the nurses were mean and had nasty attitudes. My mom said a female nurse didn't want to change her, because she had an accident. So a male nurse came and washed...

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