Hyattsville is a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Communities Network and is just a few miles east of Washington, D.C. and less than 30 miles from Baltimore. About 9.6% of the 21,169 residents are aged 65 and older. It is home to several world-class hospitals and medical centers, such as Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland Medical Center, which provide innovative and specialized care. Hyattsville itself has over 20 licensed nursing homes offering a range of services to seniors requiring assistance.
Nursing home care involves licensed health care professionals attending to seniors with demanding medical needs or chronic medical conditions, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. Those with limited mobility or who are unable to live independently might also require this type of care. The cost of care in Hyattsville is about $1,000 higher than the state average. For those who can still manage most of their daily activities on their own or seniors with supportive family circles, home health care and assisted living options might be more ideal.
This guide compares the costs related to nursing home care in Hyattsville and in nearby surrounding regions. It also offers a sampling of resources that seniors might find useful.