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Assisted Living Communities in Hagerstown, Maryland

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Hagerstown, MD and Nearby Cities

Hagerstown is one of the most affordable locations within a 70-minute radius of Washington County. In Cumberland, seniors need to budget for an additional $165 per month for similar assisted living services, while over the border in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, average costs are another $715 per month. The most costly location is Washington D.C., where fees average $1,500 more per month, while Winchester, Virginia, is the most affordable, at a savings of $196 per month.

Hagerstown

$4,500

Maryland

$5,000

The United States

$4,300

Cumberland

$4,665

Winchester, VA

$4,304

Washington D.C.

$6,000

Paying for Assisted Living in Hagerstown

The results of the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey show that Hagerstown’s seniors pay, on average, $4,500 per month for assisted living. Although this is above the national average of $4,300, it’s below the $5,000 state average, typically saving the city’s seniors $6,000 per year.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Hagerstown

The state of Maryland pays for assisted living services in Level II and Level III ALPs through the Medicaid 1915(c)Home and Community-Based Options Waiver Program. There is also a Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy Program funded by the state.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maryland page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Hagerstown, MD

Able-bodied seniors who can attend adult day care centers have the most affordable type of senior care, with costs averaging $2,134 per month. Assisted living follows, with fees of around $4,500. Home and home health care both average $4,576, despite the latter providing basic medical support. Nursing home care is the most expensive type of care, with the typical semiprivate room costing $9,794, while seniors in private rooms pay an additional $548 per month.

Home care

$4,576

Home health care

$4,576

Adult day health care

$2,134

Assisted living

$4,500

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$9,794

Nursing home (private room)

$10,342

Free Assisted Living Resources in Hagerstown

Hagerstown offers seniors a diverse range of free and subsidized resources that can help them enhance their quality of life in addition to caring for their health and contributing to their communities. This small sample is only a portion of what’s available in the area.

ResourceContactService
Washington County Commisson Aging Inc.(301) 790-0275The Washington County Commission on Aging Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides multiple resources for seniors in and around Hagerstown. These include operating the city’s senior center, connecting older citizens with volunteer programs that enable them to help their communities and a range of long-term care services, such as the Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy Program. The organization also manages congregate nutrition sites in and around Hagerstown, where seniors can enjoy freshly cooked lunches with their friends. 
Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(301) 790-0275The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a program that gives a voice to the residents of senior living facilities, ensures they understand their rights and advocates for them in disputes with the owners and managers of their facilities. Ombudsmen make regular and unannounced visits to speak to the residents and investigate their complaints, ranging from minor concerns to serious issues, such as elder abuse. Complaints that imply criminality will be referred to the proper authorities. Families of residents and others can also register complaints with the ombudsman.
Hagerstown VA Clinic(800) 817-3807The Hagerstown VA Clinic is an outpatient clinic that provides primary care services for veterans in addition to behavioral health services. Additionally, the clinic conducts health screenings, performs physical therapy treatments, immunizations and a range of mental health programs, such as grief and substance abuse counseling. It also refers vets requiring specialty care to the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, which is approximately 35 minutes from Hagerstown. 
Hagerstown Lions Club Medical Equipment(301) 393-9333Hagerstown Lions Club has a large inventory of medical equipment that can be used for free by seniors convalescing from injuries and surgeries. This includes wheelchairs, walkers, knee scooters, quad canes, shower transfer benches and bed rails. All equipment is on loan only and can be picked up from various locations across the city. 

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Hagerstown

Hagerstown-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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Edward

I visited this facility

Review of Seaton Hagerstown

Seaton Hagerstown was nice. The lady was nice. It was above average looking at it. The accommodation was like an apartment. They had efficiency apartments and shared ones, too. Actually, it's...

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Barbara

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Seaton Hagerstown

My father has moved into Seaton Hagerstown. He's doing a lot better than where he was. The people from Seaton went to the place where he was to evaluate him. When the nurse walked in there she...

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Cheryl

I visited this facility

Review of Seaton Hagerstown

When I went to Seaton Hagerstown, I saw that the residents there really were enthusiastic about using these common rooms and they just had such an upbeat attitude. That comes from staff and how...

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