Bowie is a Maryland city that’s located about 27 miles from Baltimore. It has a population of 58,643, and about 14.8% of residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors in the area have access to medical facilities at UM Bowie Health Center, which offers a range of health care services.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock medical care and assistance to seniors who require constant support due to frailty or chronic illnesses. Because this type of care is expensive, seniors in Bowie may want to look at alternatives, such as home care services and assisted living. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of a semiprivate nursing home room in Bowie is $11,984, which is significantly more than the national average of $7,756.
Note: Data for Bowie was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Baltimore, was used instead.
This guide looks at the costs of nursing home care in Bowie and surrounding cities as well as the costs of alternatives. Additionally, it includes financial and senior services resources.
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15005 HEALTH CENTER DRIVE, Bowie, MD, 20716
2.0
(6 reviews)
"We found the staff generally responsive and caring. Requests for medicine, blankets And transportation were met in a timely manner. Staff is friendly and have a positive attitude. The nurses are working all the time. Housekeeping is also busy. It i..."
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3140 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20904
4.0
(63 reviews)
"He just moved in to Riderwood Village this past week. The room was spacious before he put all of the stuff in there but it was appropriate for what he needs. I was impressed by the facilities and the staff. They were very friendly, very helpful and v..."
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10450 Lottsford Road, Mitchellville, MD, 20721
4.5
(22 reviews)
"Refund Plans: 100% of Entrance Fee; 50% refund of Entrance Fee (Price: 67% of Entrance Fee); Declining Balance, 2% per mo. for 50 mos. (Pric..."
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3210 Powder Mill Rd, Adelphi, MD, 20783
3.8
(13 reviews)
"My husband is in Hillhaven Nursing & Rehab Center. The caregiving by the staff has been excellent. He's been there for 30 days now. It's just really outstanding. They are very responsive and very courteous. They're responsive all the time. It's like ..."
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2700 SOUTH HAVEN ROAD, Annapolis, MD, 21401
3.3
(14 reviews)
"This facility is hands down the best facility in which I’ve been a patient . iI m highly recommend it for you or your loved ones...."
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5805 Queens Chapel Rd, Hyattsville, MD, 20782
4.0
(5 reviews)
"Sacred Heart Home was awesome. It's an incredible facility. It's a top quality nursing home. If you have to place a parent in a nursing home, that would be the place you would pick. My mom's room was immaculately clean. The level of care was just ama..."
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14200 Laurel Park Drive , Laurel, MD, 20707
2.5
(19 reviews)
"My mother was admitted to Patuxent following a brief stay in the hospital. She was admitted for wound care because the facility where she has resided for the previous three years, was unable to provide the required care. When we visited Patuxent to..."
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1000 Daleview Drive, Silver Spring, MD, 20901
3.8
(4 reviews)
"I'm very happy at Althea Woodland. My handicap is too extensive for assisted living, so I would need the skilled nursing facility that will take care of me. The staff is excellent, very attentive to my needs, and they don't get upset about anything. ..."
READ MORE899 CECIL AVENUE, Millersville, MD, 21108
4.0
(1 reviews)
"When my mother left the hospital, she went to Knollwood. Good service. But the building itself was raggedy, and they were trying to update a lot, which was a good thing, but the service was very good. Everybody was on their game; everybody was very g..."
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2501 Musgrove Road , Silver Spring, MD, 20904
3.2
(9 reviews)
"Our dad recently spent three weeks at Manor Care/ProMedica Silver Spring, and we are grateful for the kind and attentive care that he received. While all of the staff treated him well, we were especially impressed and grateful to nurses Shaye and Rut..."
READ MORE1221 Waugh Chapel Road, Gambrills, MD, 21045
3.0
(14 reviews)
"I was at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel. It was a beautifully laid-out community. The nurses overall were superior. The cleaning staff is A-plus all the way. The staff was very professional, courteous, and kind. They knew their stuff. The adm..."
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2131 Davidsonville Road, Crofton, MD, 21114
3.1
(10 reviews)
"Our family has had an elderly relative in this home for two years now. We have been amazed at the quality of care that she has been given and how clean, bright and cheerful this place always is. During the current crisis the devoted staff is going ..."
READ MORE9001 Cherry Ln, Laurel, MD, 20708
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I am currently at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cherry Lane for rehabilitation. It's been really good and I have very few issues. They're very intuitive and professional. So, everything's working out OK. The food is pretty good, especially lunch and dinn..."
READ MORE1454 FAIRFIELD LOOP ROAD, Crownsville, MD, 21032
"My mom is staying at Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She's in an individual room, which is what she wanted, it's large, and has a nice window with a nice view. The staffing is good, but we had a little issue earlier about her follow up r..."
READ MORE310 Genesis Way, Severna Park, MD, 21146
"The rooms are semi-private - curtain between you and roomate, and the hallways are pretty noisy if you don't keep the door shut. Having said that, this place treated my Mom wonderfully. Every person, from her doctor to the nurses, to the person that ..."
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5000 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20019
2.0
(14 reviews)
"I'm in Deanwood Rehab and Wellness Center for rehab. It's been good. Everybody's very nice. I have two to three therapists, and they do exercises and different things with me every day. The food is alright, but sometimes it's not here before it gets ..."
READ MORE35 Milkshake Lane, Annapolis, MD, 21403
2.4
(9 reviews)
"Mother spent 100 days with this amazing team after a debilitating stroke. The patience and commitment of this team of therapists, nurses, doctors, and Roz was extraordinary. Only places that didn’t excel were the food, and communication by the nur..."
READ MORE4409 East-West Highway, Riverdale, MD, 20737
2.3
(10 reviews)
"Crescent Cities Center was an OK facility. The physical therapy group was very good. The grounds looked well kept and clean. From the outside looking in, it seemed like they had activities for the seniors, and the staff seemed friendly. ..."
READ MORE2601 18TH STREET NE, Washington, DC, 20018
"I have visited the Washington Center for Aging Services in the past (last year and the year before) work related meetings. It appeared to be very nice and clean. The residents that were around during the visits I made seemed to be well cared for. I h..."
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725 Buchanan St., NE, Washington, DC, 20017
2.4
(8 reviews)
"We also visited Carroll Manor. It belonged to Providence Hospital. It was a great community, but it was more of a nursing home than my mother needed. The rooms were great. They were semi-private. They were two to a room. The staff was very friendly. ..."
READ MOREThe average monthly cost of nursing home care in Bowie is $11,984 for a semiprivate room and $12,805 for a private room.
Seniors and their families might be interested in looking at the cost of nursing home care in neighboring cities. Using the average monthly price of a semiprivate room as a starting point, the cost of nursing home care in Bowie is much higher than the national average of $7,756. The cost of care in Bowie is close to $2,000 more than the Maryland state median of $10,190. Average prices are much lower in the neighboring cities of Cumberland ($8,213), California ($8,137), Salisbury ($10,768) and Hagerstown ($9,794).
Bowie
$11,984
Maryland
$10,190
The United States
$7,756
Cumberland
$8,213
California
$8,137
Salisbury
$10,768
Hagerstown
$9,794
Seniors who have not yet decided on nursing home care might be interested in the cost of alternative options in Bowie. At the lower end of the scale, adult day care has an average monthly price of $1,896 while assisted living costs $5,000. The average monthly cost of home care services is $4,671, and home health care services have an average of $4,957. At the opposite end of the scale, the monthly average for nursing home care is $11,984 for a semiprivate room and $12,805 for a private room.
Adult Day Care
$1,896
Assisted Living
$5,000
Home Care
$4,671
Home Health Care
$4,957
Nursing Semiprivate
$11,984
Nursing Private
$12,805
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.
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.
These resources may be of interest to seniors who are looking at services to help them safely remain in their own homes for as long as possible. One resource looks at financial assistance for seniors who are planning on moving into a nursing home.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long Term Care Programs | (301) 265-8450 | Prince George County provides a number of long-term care programs for seniors. The Senior Assisted Living Subsidy provides funding for low-income seniors who require financial assistance to move to an assisted living facility. The Senior Care Program provides at-home assistance for seniors who are at risk of nursing home placement due to their care needs. Services provided by the program include home-delivered meals, respite care, financial help for medications, personal care, adult day care and emergency response systems. |
| SHIP | (410) 764-3460 | The Maryland SHIP provides unbiased and free information on medical health insurance options to seniors and their loved ones. Staff members can help seniors to go through the possible options and find the best solution to meet their particular needs. They can also help seniors to apply for financial assistance programs that cover long-term care in a nursing home. |
| Senior Nutrition Program | (301) 265- 8475 | The City of Bowie provides home-delivered meals to seniors aged 65 and over who are no longer able to prepare food themselves. The city delivers meals on a daily basis for as long as the senior requires assistance. Additionally, hot meals are served daily at the senior center, and transportation is available for those who need it. There’s no charge for these services, but seniors are asked to make a donation if they are able. |
Nursing Homes
semmy6
4
Review of Larkin Chase Care and Rehabilitation Center
We found the staff generally responsive and caring. Requests for medicine, blankets And transportation were met in a timely manner. Staff is friendly and have a positive attitude. The nurses are...
Provider response
Semmy6, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Larkin Chase Center! If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Nursing Homes
bellaboog
1
Review of Larkin Chase Care and Rehabilitation Center
My mother was in short term rehab for nearly 2 weeks during this pandemic, so family was unable to enter the facility. On a Saturday, her condition suddenly changed with slurred speech, extreme...
Provider response
We would like to address the situation you have described. Please contact our Compliance Department so we can further investigate.
Nursing Homes
Hopefully Never Again
1
Review of Larkin Chase Care and Rehabilitation Center
My Mother went to Larkin Chase after she broke her leg. She had been there previously after knee replacements and it was really nice. But. This time, it was beyond belief. Her first 24 hours there,...
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