Sunrise of Frederick
990 Waterford Drive, Frederick, MD 21702
"I thought Sunrise of Frederick was best out of the places I visited. It was very organized. The staff was excellent...
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990 Waterford Drive, Frederick, MD 21702
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Assisted Living
Reviewer#RD010326o
4.0
Review of Tranquillity at Fredericktowne
My sister is now living in Tranquillity at Fredericktowne. I like that they have a lot of activities and that they are very creative in the activities that they offer to people. I like that they...
Provider response
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We appreciate your detailed feedback and are glad your sister enjoys the activities, care, and services. Your insights are valuable and have been shared with...
Assisted Living
Angie
5.0
Review of Somerford House - Frederick
My father has moved into Somerford House - Frederick. It's close by. He was able to get his own room at the same price. I like the staff. They just need more staff. Other than that, everything is...
Assisted Living
Maryanne
5.0
Review of Tranquillity at Fredericktowne
The community is lovely and full of life. The caregivers care about my mom and treat her with respect and dignity. When I visit or call in with a question I am always made to feel like I can call...
Provider response
Thank you Maryanne for your kind words. We’re honored to care for your mom and so glad you feel welcomed and supported. Knowing you trust us and feel at ease means the world to our entire team....
Assisted living in Frederick is more affordable than in other parts of Maryland. California is the most expensive city in the state for assisted living, with fees of $6,200 per month. Baltimore and Cumberland are also relatively expensive, at $5,000 and $4,665, respectively.
Frederick
$4,500
Maryland
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Baltimore
$5,000
Cumberland
$4,665
California
$6,200
The average cost of assisted living care in Frederick is $4,500 per month, according to the Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey 2020. This compares favorably to the statewide average of $5,000, but is slightly higher than the national average of $4,300.
Seniors in the Maryland area may be eligible for assistance with funding from the Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy program.
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.
Assisted living offers room and board and support for seniors who need some help with the activities of daily living. Seniors who prefer to stay in their own homes may wish to consider homemaker services or home health care for similar monthly fees ($4,576). Adult day health care is another, more affordable option at $2,134 per month. Nursing home care is far more costly, due to the around-the-clock skilled care provided, with semiprivate rooms averaging $9,794 per month and private rooms costing an average of $10,342.
Homemaker Services
$4,576
Home Health Aide
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$2,134
Assisted Living Facility
$4,500
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,794
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$10,342
There are numerous resources available for seniors living in Frederick or considering retiring there. Nonprofit organizations and local government agencies offer support, signposting and a variety of programs and activities for the benefit of local older adults.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick County Senior Services Division | (301) 600-1234 | The Frederick County Senior Services Division oversees a variety of programs and services for older adults in the city. It operates the Frederick City Senior Center and also runs virtual learning centers, caregiver programs and other services. It is a single point of contact for seniors who need support with benefits, emergency preparedness and other issues. |
| Advocates for the Aging of Frederick County | info@advocatesforaging.org | Advocates for the Aging of Frederick County is a volunteer-led organization that works to support deprived seniors or those who are in poor health. The organization has identified seven key areas of need such as housing, social engagement and transportation. It advocates for seniors, works with county officials to improve provisions and helps seniors access services in their times of need. |
| Frederick County Veterans Service Office | (301) 600-2155 | The Frederick County Veterans Service Office helps veterans and their surviving spouses access the support and benefits they are eligible for. The Veterans Service Officer is trained to provide assistance to veterans, helping them apply for pensions, medical care support, disability compensation and supplements such as the Aid and Attendance benefit. |
Frederick-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.