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 MORELocated in and serving as the seat of Charles County, La Plata offers access to 22 assisted living facilities within its limits and nearby. Cost information from 2024 puts assisted living expenses in this city at around $7,348 per month, indicating seniors should budget beyond Maryland’s median rate of $6,900 when considering local care options.
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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
2.3
(8 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
(26 reviews)
"The Charleston Senior Community was a very nice place. They had everything that you need there. It's an old Holiday Inn hotel that they converted, and they did a nice job of it. The staff was very good. We didn't have as much contact with them as we ..."
READ MORE11665 Doolittle Drive, Waldorf, MD, 20602
4.4
(16 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
4.6
(19 reviews)
"My father has been up at Harmony at Waldorf for three to four weeks. The people are very active. They have a lot of activities for the seniors who live there. The staff is very nice and considerate. The facility is very nice and very clean. They keep..."
READ MORE3978 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD, 20602
3.5
(6 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 MORE7991 Terry Dr, Port Tobacco, MD, 20677
"We provide a patient centered care to our resident, our staff undergo training on basic food safety and Emergency disasters, also training o..."
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
4.6
(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
3.6
(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
"Mandeville House Assisted Living, situated in Waldorf, MD, offers both Assisted Living and Respite Care. The community is designed to provid..."
READ MORE1106 Cambridge Drive, Waldorf, MD, 20602
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MOREIn La Plata, the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that assisted living rates hover near $7,348 per month, indicating an increase of about $450 over the state median and $2,000 over the national baseline. By comparison, care costs in other cities across the state tend to run lower. For example, seniors in Cumberland see monthly assisted living expenses of around $5,027, while rates in Salisbury trend near $4,899.
La Plata
$7,348
Maryland
$6,900
United States
$5,350
Salisbury
$4,899
Baltimore
$6,650
Hagerstown
$5,800
Cumberland
$5,027
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.
Assisted living costs in La Plata trend higher than rates for most other senior care solutions, with residents paying around $7,348 for care. Although nursing homes have standard monthly fees of about $12,623 for semi-private rooms, nonresidential alternatives cost less. For example, agencies charge around $5,911 for in-home care and roughly $6,292 for home health care. Adult day health care facilities charge even less, around $2,275 for services.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$7,348
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$12,623
Note: Since data for La Plata is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., instead.
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. |
Maryland’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.
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
Rahn
5.0
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
5.0
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...