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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Laurel for 2024

Laurel is a historic Maryland community located almost exactly halfway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. About 25,600 people live within the city limits of Laurel, 9.5% of whom are seniors aged 65 and over, with tens of thousands more in the surrounding communities of Anne Arundel and Prince George’s County. The scenic Patuxent river runs through the center of town, once the site of a water wheel mill and now lined with forested hiking trails and parks open to the public.

Assisted living facilities in Laurel offer seniors board and care, plus caregiver assistance with activities of daily living. This can be an ideal living arrangement for seniors who need more help to thrive than living alone gives them, but who don’t need the 24-hour care available in a nursing home. Seniors in Laurel pay an average of $5,000 a month for assisted living. This is the same rate seniors pay on average in the rest of Maryland, but roughly $700 a month more than the national average of $4,300.

This guide goes over assisted living options in Laurel. It also provides free resources to support aging citizens and promote their independence.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Laurel

Assisted living facilities in Laurel are overseen by the Maryland Department of Health’s Assisted Living Office. This office publishes regulations governing the operation of senior residential communities, conducts regular and unannounced site visits and hears feedback from members of the public.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Laurel

  • Laurel is ideally positioned between the warm, humid interior of the District of Columbia and the cool sea breezes from the Chesapeake Bay. As a result, the area’s climate is mild to warm in summer and mild to cool in winter. Active seniors can get outdoors year-round and enjoy activities such as swimming, hiking and snowball fights.
  • Laurel’s cost of living is higher than the national average, but seniors may find several common expenses less expensive than the average nationwide. Health care is 7% less expensive in the city than the national average.
  • Seniors are relatively safe in Laurel, which has very low rates of violent crime. Theft rates are close to the national average in the urban area around Laurel, but public spaces are generally safe for seniors to enjoy.
  • Maryland is the only state that has both an estate and inheritance tax. However, the state does not tax income from Social Security and 401(k)s, but IRAs and other types of retirement income may be subject to state tax.
  • Seniors are spoiled for choice among the area’s many public transportation systems. The Washington Metropolitan Transportation Authority (WMTA) operates several regular bus routes through Laurel, as well as paratransit services for riders with limited mobility, while the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides a similar service throughout central Maryland. The MARC Train system offers rail service throughout the D.C.-Baltimore corridor, while Prince George’s County residents can get dial-a-ride service through Call-a-Bus and Call-a-Cab, both of which prioritize disabled and senior passengers in poorly serviced areas.

Active seniors have a lot to like about Laurel and the surrounding areas of central Maryland. The countryside around Laurel has multiple walking and hiking trails, as well as several scenic parks that are open to the public. Closer to the city center, the built-up areas of town have many Colonial brick buildings lining streets with art festivals and Christmas light displays every year.

Paying for Assisted Living in Laurel

Assisted living in Laurel costs an average of $5,000 a month, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey. The average cost for similar services in the rest of Maryland is also $5,000 a month. This is higher than the U.S. average of $4,300.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Laurel is close to the middle range of cost for Maryland’s assisted living communities. Seniors pay averages of $4,500 in Hagerstown and $4,665 in Cumberland, while other cities are more expensive. Salisbury, for example, has an average monthly cost of $5,500.

Laurel

$5,000

Maryland

$5,000

The United States

$4,300

Hagerstown

$4,500

Cumberland

$4,665

Salisbury

$5,500

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Laurel have other options for residential care, apart from assisted living. Aging citizens who need less caregiver support to stay in their own homes can opt for either homemaker or home health aide services, which cost $4,671 and $4,957 in Laurel, respectively. Adult day health care in Laurel costs less at $1,896 a month. Seniors who need closer attention than assisted living can provide can find nursing home care in Laurel at $11,984 for a semiprivate room or $12,805 a month for a private room. 

Homemaker Services

$4,671

Home Health Aide

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,896

Assisted Living Facility

$5,000

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,984

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$12,805

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Laurel

The state of Maryland pays for assisted living services in Level II and Level III ALPs through the Medicaid 1915(c)Home and Community-Based Options Waiver Program. There is also a Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy Program funded by the state.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maryland page.

Financial Assistance in Maryland

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Laurel

Seniors in the Laurel area, which includes outlying areas of Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties, have a wealth of resources available to help them remain as independent as possible. Local government and nonprofit groups can help seniors in the region find and apply for benefits, obtain legal aid and work through a veterans’ claim with the VA.

ResourceContactService
Anne Arundel County Depart. Of Aging & Disabilities(410) 222-4257The Department of Aging & Disabilities for Anne Arundel County serves seniors with social events and classes available at centers located throughout the county. Services offered to seniors aged 60 and over include fitness classes, caregiver training and a senior nutrition program that combines home-delivered meals and education programs for senior nutrition.
Montgomery County Area Agency On Aging(240) 777-3000The Montgomery County Area Agency On Aging helps seniors connect with benefits that they may be eligible for. Case manager services are provided free of charge that can identify food, housing and transportation benefits and help seniors to apply for them. Assistance with appeals is also available through the case manager. The agency also offers referrals and direct support for senior housing, recreation and health services that are open to any local seniors aged 60 and over.
Maryland Legal Aid Bureau(410) 260-1392The Maryland Legal Aid Bureau helps seniors in Laurel and the surrounding communities find expert legal advice for many senior issues. Matters the bureau can help with include bankruptcy, senior housing complaints, care and stewardship matters, including durable power of attorney, estate planning and inheritance issues. Assistance with claims through the Office of Veterans' Affairs is also provided by some volunteer attorneys.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Laurel

Laurel-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Maryland are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Maryland

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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BILLY69

I visited this facility

Review of Morningside House of Laurel

Wonderful place, wonderful staff every one friendly. Great food and entertainment. beautiful place my friends love it here. Thanks for a great Superbowl party with my love ones.

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billybi

I visited this facility

Review of Morningside House of Laurel

I came here to visit a family member and the place is gorgeous. Nice and clean floors beautiful furniture and decorations. Staff is so kind and nice and polite. Food was fantastic. Eating dinner...

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Kimberley

I visited this facility

Review of Morningside House of Laurel

I loved the positive energy, the friendliness, and the warm welcome from Morningside House of Laurel. I loved the cleanliness and the manager to who I spoke to. It was just a perfect visit. The...

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