Assisted Living at Hawkins Gate LLC
6890 Hawkins Gate Rd, La Plata, MD, 20646
"Assisted Living at Hawkins Gate LLC was established in 2011 as an alternative to large institutionalized facilities. Our main focus is on pr..."
READ MORELa Plata is a town located on the Potomac River, close to the border of Maryland and Virginia. It is an attractive town with an interesting history, and lots to offer older adults. The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center is located in the town, and there are numerous pharmacies in the heart of the town too.
Assisted living providers work with older adults who require some support to maintain a high quality of life as they age. Residents receive housekeeping, laundry, and personal care support, as well as meal service, allowing them to focus on enjoying their leisure time. Assisted living is an affordable alternative to nursing home care, which is aimed at those who are in poorer health and need 24-hour skilled nursing care. The average cost of assisted living in La Plata is $6,200 per month, more than 20% above the Maryland median.
This guide discusses the cost of assisted living in La Plata and other parts of Maryland, as well as the cost of other types of senior care. It also provides some links to useful local resources and explores the benefits and downsides of choosing to retire to the town.
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6890 Hawkins Gate Rd, La Plata, MD, 20646
"Assisted Living at Hawkins Gate LLC was established in 2011 as an alternative to large institutionalized facilities. Our main focus is on pr..."
READ MORE10200 La Plata Rd, La Plata, MD, 20646
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My grandmother moved into Sagepoint Senior Living Services 3 weeks ago. It is a very nice, clean, and modern facility. The staff is friendly. They are responsive to our needs. The meals are OK. They have games, church services, and movies...."
READ MORE1210 Charles Street, La Plata, MD, 20646
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I am merely a visitor at the Clark Senior Center. They have many activities and various facilities to accommodate lots of fun! The entertainment I have attended has been outstanding, accompanied by a lovely meal, fun decorations and friendly staff...."
READ MORE1 Magnolia Dr, La Plata, MD, 20646
2.1
(7 reviews)
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MORE45 St Patricks Drive, Waldorf, MD, 20603
4.6
(23 reviews)
"I liked everything about The Charleston Senior Community. It was a nice and clean place. The rooms were spacious. The manager was polite and very knowledgeable about the place. She was great. All their amenities were great, too. They had a salon, a b..."
READ MORE11665 Doolittle Drive, Waldorf, MD, 20602
4.5
(15 reviews)
"I chose to move my husband to Fenwick Landing Senior Care Community because I knew someone that had been there and it was safe, clean, and secure. They're very caring. They watch my husband closely and keep in contact with me. So, I just feel he's in..."
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11239 Berry Rd., Waldorf, MD, 20603
4.7
(15 reviews)
"We visited Harmony at Waldorf. It was great. The director who took us on the tour was very knowledgeable. She explained everything about the facility. The facility was nice. It's very clean and comfortable. We interacted with a few of the residents a..."
READ MORE3978 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD, 20602
3.0
(3 reviews)
"We toured Angel Living for my wife. The tour went fine. Everything was okay, but we didn't know the rate of how much they charge per month because the person in charge was not there. It turned out it was too far from where we are. It took two and a h..."
READ MORE70 Village St., Waldorf, MD, 20602
4.1
(17 reviews)
"Morningside House of St. Charles was a beautiful facility. The staff were very professional and caring people. It was clean, and it smelled nice. It had quite a few amenities, like private dining room, a sun porch, a library, and an activities room. ..."
READ MORE2019 English Oak Court, Waldorf, MD, 20601
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This facility is very welcoming and cozy. The manager gave me a tour of the home and answered all of my questions. The manager was extremely friendly and eager to accomodate any specific requirements. It was an informative, pleasant and enjoyable exp..."
READ MORE2130 Greenwood Drive, Waldorf, MD, 20601
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is at Ardent Assisted Living Facility, and it is a private residential facility. The staff is great, and mom adjusted very well there. They are quite helpful and really care about their residents. They have different types of programs for the ..."
READ MORE527 University Drive, Waldorf, MD, 20602
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Comfort Senior Care Facility was very nice. But I just didn't want to share with anybody. They already have somebody in there. Everything is on one floor. They have somebody there who cooks, cleans, and washes your clothes, but it wasn't for me. You ..."
READ MORE3369 McKnight Court, Waldorf, MD, 20603
4.3
(3 reviews)
"This facility was beautiful and I would highly recommend it. ..."
READ MORE18301 Indian Head Highway, Accokeek, MD, 20607
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is at Birchwood Group Home II. It is great. They are very friendly. The place is clean and very nice. It is very homey. The room is very spacious. It seems like the people are very caring. The staff is very knowledgeable about the medication t..."
READ MORE509 University Dr, Waldorf, MD, 20602
3.7
(3 reviews)
"Purple Heart Assisted Living is the best facility in the area. My grandfather suffered from dementia and we chose Purple Heart because the bedrooms were spacious which gave my grandfather room for his recliner and to setup his table for card games. ..."
READ MORE2205 Saint Joan Place, Accokeek, MD, 20607
3.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited and selected Scott's Convenient Living 1, but the experience we had wasn't very good. My mom wasn't happy and ended up having a mini-stroke, so we took her out of the home. She wasn't there that long. We were trying to get her adjusted so..."
READ MORE3394 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD, 20602
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Angel Assisted Living, LLC - Waldorf. It's a house setting, and I was not impressed because they got too many people in there at the time. They have ten people that they can take up to at a time. It's two-stories, so it's got very small bed..."
READ MORE2950 Fern Hill Street, Waldorf, MD, 20603
1106 Cambridge Drive, Waldorf, MD, 20602
2866 Marshall Hall Road, Bryans Road, MD, 20616
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad moved into Angels Heart Home. It's very nice. It's close to where his house was. It's a maximum of five residents, but there's always two staff members on duty 24/7. It's all private rooms. My dad has a large room with a king-sized bed. The pl..."
READ MOREMaryland’s Department of Health sets out strict rules and regulations for assisted living facilities. These regulations cover care types, accommodation standards, staff training, background checks and health and safety requirements. Facilities are inspected regularly to ensure they are operating in accordance with these standards.
The Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey 2020 lists the average cost of assisted living in La Plata as being $6,200 per month. This is more than 20% higher than the state average and also far higher than the United States median of $4,300.
The cost of assisted living varies significantly across Maryland. The cheapest cities are Hagerstown ($4,500) and Cumberland ($4,665). Fees in Baltimore are in line with the state average of $5,000 per month, while closer to the coast, fees in Salisbury are slightly above average at $5,500 monthly. La Plata is the most expensive of the cities for which cost data is available.
La Plata
$6,200
Maryland
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Hagerstown
$4,500
Cumberland
$4,665
Baltimore
$5,000
Salisbury
$5,500
Older adults have the choice of several different types of care in Maryland. In-home personal care costs $4,481 per month and home health care is slightly more expensive, at $4,957. Daytime care at a community center is the most affordable option, costing $1,798, less than one-third of the cost of assisted living. Semiprivate rooms in a nursing home average $8,137 and private rooms cost $8,456.
Homemaker Services
$4,481
Home Health Aide
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,798
Assisted Living Facility
$6,200
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,137
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,456
Note: Care cost data for La Plata was not available, so data for the closest city, California, was used instead.
Maryland’s Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy (SALGHS) program provides seniors who are unable to live independently with subsidies to support the cost of personal care, daily meals and 24-hour supervision in smaller ALPs licensed for four to 16 residents. The Community Options and Community First Choice Medicaid Waivers also cover services received in assisted living. Some seniors may also be eligible for the Optional State Supplement.
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.
There are many organizations serving older adults in La Plata. These service providers help seniors with benefit applications, offer advice and support and may also be able to assist with long-term care planning or provide practical help to seniors still living within the community.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Area Agency on Aging | (301) 934-9305 | The Department of Community Services Aging and Human Services Division is the designated Area Agency on Aging for La Plata. The agency oversees a variety of services for older adults in the town and surrounding areas, including congregate nutrition, options counseling for those considering their long-term care plans and help with applying for benefits and tax exemptions. |
Maryland Access Point | (844) 627-5465 | Maryland Access Point helps older adults understand their long-term care options and prepare a plan for the future. The service is offered free of charge and helps users understand the different home and community-based services available to them, as well as offering help with financial planning, benefits and more advanced supportive services such as assisted living and nursing home care. |
Legal Advice Hotline | (240) 216-9113 | The Charles County Circuit Court offers a legal advice hotline that provides free limited legal advice. Seniors can call the helpline to request advice about civil legal issues such as housing and benefits disputes. The helpline is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. four days a week, and consultations are typically 15 minutes long. |
La Plata-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.
Assisted Living
Rahn
5
Review of Sagepoint Senior Living Services
My grandmother moved into Sagepoint Senior Living Services 3 weeks ago. It is a very nice, clean, and modern facility. The staff is friendly. They are responsive to our needs. The meals are OK....
Assisted Living
Caring315108
5
Review of Richard R. Clark Senior Center
I am merely a visitor at the Clark Senior Center. They have many activities and various facilities to accommodate lots of fun! The entertainment I have attended has been outstanding, accompanied...