Housen Homecare
10 North Jefferson St, Suite 406, Frederick, MD, 21701
" Since 1991, Housen Homecare has provided professional and compassionate care for families seeking quality homecare for their loved ones. O..."
READ MORELanham is a census-designated place in Prince George’s County, on the edge of the nation’s capital. It’s home to almost 11,300 residents, 14.2% of whom are in the 65 and older age group, which is a little below the national average of 16.5%. Lanham is a green place of mature trees, beautiful parks and relatively quiet streets. More than 60 home care agencies deliver non-medical care in the region, while home health care agencies provide limited medical support. Home care’s average fee is $4,957 per month, equaling the national average and below the median for Maryland. Many medical facilities serve the region, including the Doctors Community Medical Center.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Lanham area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
10 North Jefferson St, Suite 406, Frederick, MD, 21701
" Since 1991, Housen Homecare has provided professional and compassionate care for families seeking quality homecare for their loved ones. O..."
READ MORE4004 Croydon Lane, Bowie, MD, 20715
"To provide high quality services as well as innovative humane care for individuals who are in need of skilled nursing and aide services. ..."
READ MORE5513 Smita Place, Lanham, MD, 20706
"Omega Nursing Services, Inc. provides excellent home care services including assistance with daily care tasks, medication reminders and givi..."
READ MORE5115 Cheshire Ln, Lanham, MD, 20706
9707 Traver St, Bowie, MD, 20721
9500 Arena Dr, Suite 474, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774
"Stay in your home longer! Like an extended family member, ready to help when you need it! We assist with daily activities like: meal prepa..."
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2756 Zeek Ln, Lanham, MD, 20706
" we provide companion care, staff assist with light house keeping as well as meal preparation, medications administration as well as remin..."
READ MORE314 W Millbrook Rd # 9, Raleigh, NC, 27609
6604 Adrian Street , New Carrollton, MD, 20784
"At Ameristar Healthcare Services, Inc., our commitment is to maintain the dignity of those who have placed their confidence in us for top qu..."
READ MORE10003 Derekwood Lane Ste.150, Lanham, MD, 20706
5704 Jefferson St , Riverdale, MD, 20737
"Quality Home Health Care You Can Rely On​ Caring for our loved ones can often be very time consuming, and with hectic schedules, it can f..."
READ MORE4785 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite 122 , Ellicott City, MD, 21042
Averaging $4,957 per month, Lanham shares the same median fee as the country but is more competitive when compared to Maryland’s typical fee of $5,148. The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey also reveals Lanham’s seniors often pay less than their peers in nearby Washington, D.C., which has an average fee of $5,339. The only city in Maryland with a lower average fee is California, where $4,576 is the norm, while other surveyed cities share Lanham’s median fee or are costlier, such as Salisbury ($4,957) and Hagerstown ($5,148).Â
Lanham
$4,957
Maryland
$5,148
The United States
$4,957
Hagerstown
$5,148
Washington, D.C.
$5,339
California
$4,576
Salisbury
$4,957
The costliest type of senior care in Lanham is nursing homes, which typically charge $10,798 for a semiprivate room. Assisted living is more affordable, at $4,750, and adult day health care is lower still, at $1,927. Home care’s average fee of $4,957 reflects the one-on-one non-medical service delivered, while the additional $96 per month charged by home health care agencies reflects their provision of medical care.
Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$5,053
Adult Day Health Care
$1,927
Assisted Living Facility
$4,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,798
Note: Data for Lanham was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Baltimore, was used instead.Â
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Many government agencies and nonprofits provide free and low-cost services to seniors residing in their Lanham homes. Those listed here can help seniors who can no longer cook for themselves, are struggling with energy costs or need legal help with civil law matters.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland | (410) 558-0827 | Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland is a nonprofit organization operating from six regional offices across central Maryland, with the Laurel and Silver Spring branches covering seniors residing in Lanham. Volunteers deliver meals on weekdays between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., with each delivery providing one hot meal and a cold plate for later. Special diets can be catered to, and all meals are calorie-controlled and made with low levels of salt and sugar. Seniors can also request frozen meals to cover weekends and holidays. |
Prince George's County Aging and Disability Services Division | (301) 265-8450 | The Aging and Disability Services Division of Prince George's County manages an array of resources helpful to Lanham's older residents. They include assistance with energy bills for those on low incomes, including emergency support for seniors threatened with disconnection. It's also possible to apply for a grant, known as the Arrearage Retirement Assistance Program, to cover large bills. The division has counselors who can inform and advise seniors about Medicare, as well as assist with their applications. |
Property Tax Credits and Exemptions | (301) 952-4030 | Prince George's County provides several tax reduction opportunities for homeowners residing in their own homes in the county. They include the Homestead Tax Credit, which limits the annual increase to a fixed percentage, and the Homeowner's Tax Credit, which is available to residents with a total household income not exceeding $60,000 and combined assets at or below $200,000. Veterans with a permanent disability, or a surviving spouse, can also apply for a full exemption on real property taxes. |
Maryland Legal Aid | (888) 215-5316 | Maryland Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm that provides legal advice and assistance to residents on low incomes across the state. Its office serving the people of Lanham is located in Landover, where lawyers, paralegals and other volunteers can provide seniors with help in matters of civil law. These include veterans' benefits, landlord/tenant disputes, bankruptcy, debt collection and government benefits. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.