Senator Bob Hooper House
2007 Klein Plaza Drive, Forest Hill, MD, 21050
Assisted living facilities offer seniors a safe and secure living environment where they can receive personal care assistance and help with housekeeping and transportation. These communities are aimed at older adults who are generally active but require some help with day-to-day tasks. They are a good option for seniors who don’t need the 24-hour support and medical assistance of nursing homes. The average cost of assisted living in Aberdeen is $5,000 per month. This is in line with the statewide average.
This guide looks at assisted living in Aberdeen. It covers the cost of assisted living compared to other care types, the benefits and drawbacks of living in Aberdeen and some useful resources for local seniors.
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2007 Klein Plaza Drive, Forest Hill, MD, 21050
30 Haiman Lane, Port Deposit, MD, 21904
419 Pulaski Hwy, Joppa, MD, 21085
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READ MOREThe Office of Health Care Quality oversees assisted living facilities in Maryland. Aberdeen assisted living communities are required to abide by the standards and regulations set by the office relating to care standards, staffing, health and safety and other issues. Assisted living facilities are inspected regularly to ensure they are operating in compliance with those regulations.
Assisted living in Aberdeen costs an average of $5,000 per month. This is the same as the Maryland state average. Across the country, seniors pay an average of $4,300 per month for assisted living.
Aberdeen’s typical assisted living fees of $5,000 are comparable with the rest of Maryland. California and Salisbury have much higher prices, at $6,200 and $5,500 per month, respectively. Fees are typically lower in Cumberland ($4,665) and Hagerstown ($4,500).
Aberdeen
$5,000
Maryland
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
California
$6,200
Salisbury
$5,500
Cumberland
$4,665
Hagerstown
$4,500
In addition to assisted living, Aberdeen’s older adults can choose from a variety of other types of senior care. Adult day health care services, typically delivered in community centers, are the most affordable, costing just $1,896 per month. Homemaker services cost $4,671 for in-home personal care services or $4,957 for home health care. Nursing homes are the most costly service providers, with a semiprivate room costing $11,984 and a private room costing $12,805 per month. The higher fees are due to the 24-hour skilled nursing care these facilities offer.
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
Note: Care cost data for Aberdeen was not available, so data for the closest city, Baltimore, was used instead.
Private funds are usually accessed for the cost of assisted living facilities. There is a program in Maryland, the Home and Community Based Options Waiver, that will help pay for services received while in assisted living. Senior Assisted Group Home Subsidy Program that utilizes government funds to assist eligible seniors who live is small facilities with four to 16 residents and cannot afford to pay for assisted living facilities.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
Many organizations offer free resources for Aberdeen residents who are living in or thinking of moving to an assisted living facility. Local government organizations and nonprofits may offer wellness services, benefits counseling or other practical services to help seniors understand their options and access the support they need.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Harford County Office on Aging | (410) 638-3025 | Harford County Office on Aging delivers a variety of services to help seniors live independently and remain active members of the community. It maintains senior centers and runs the SHIP program for older adults looking for advice about health insurance. It also oversees the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. |
Adult Evaluation and Review Services | (410) 942-7999 | Harford County Health runs an Adult Evaluation and Review service. This service provides comprehensive assessments for local older adults to determine whether they could benefit from placement in local community programs. The goal of the service is to help local seniors delay or avoid the move to long-term care services. |
Aberdeen Veterans Outstation | (410) 272-6771 | The Veterans Outstation provides a number of services for veterans and their immediate families. It runs counseling, outreach and education sessions and can also refer veterans to other VA services. Seniors who are looking for advice about VA pensions and benefits can request a referral to a VSO who can assist with completing forms or filing appeals. |
Aberdeen-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.
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