SureHealth Senior Living of Bowie
10402 Meadow Ridge Lane, Bowie, MD, 20721
"SureHealth Senior Living strives everyday to fulfill its commitment to providing the best care possible for your elderly loved one. As we..."
READ MORELanham is home to numerous assisted living facilities that accommodate the needs of the city’s 1,500 seniors. These facilities provide residential services and personalized care for older adults as well as daily meals and snacks, transportation, housekeeping and laundry services and on-site social and recreational activities. Some communities accommodate small pets and have outdoor walking paths, tennis courts, fitness centers, pools and multiple restaurant-style dining options. Monthly fees vary considerably, but on average, seniors in Lanham pay $5,000 per month for assisted living. This is consistent with Maryland’s average and several hundred dollars higher than the national rate.
This guide provides more information on local senior care costs, including how assisted living rates compare to local alternatives and other cities throughout the state. It also highlights the benefits and drawbacks of living here and some of the resources available to older residents.
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10402 Meadow Ridge Lane, Bowie, MD, 20721
"SureHealth Senior Living strives everyday to fulfill its commitment to providing the best care possible for your elderly loved one. As we..."
READ MORE15101 Serbian Lane, Burtonsville, MD, 20866
"JRose Assisted Living Homes started in 1994 with a single resident named Paula. Paula had been moving quite frequently between various nursi..."
READ MORE1013 Cresthaven Dr, Silver Spring, MD, 20903
"We welcome you to Our Home. As we all know, getting older can bring an abundance of physical, emotional and mental challenges. Whether a ..."
READ MORE16204 Audubon Lane, Bowie, MD, 20716
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I highly recommend this facility if you are looking for the utmost professional care services. The exceptional and outstanding personal healthcare services provided to my spouse while in this facility was greatly appreciated. The amazing staff and o..."
READ MORE2727 Briggs Chaney Rd, Silver Spring, MD, 20905
"We will provide following services to our residents: 24-hour caregiver services Daily housekeeping Laundry Daily activities, cater..."
READ MORE9801 Cedarhollow Ln, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I like that Golden Shield Ark Assisted Living Facility is small and family-owned and it's close to my grandfather. I don't know if there's anything that I like the least. The staff was very knowledgeable. I believe two of them are RNs, and I forgot w..."
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12210 Malta Lane, Bowie, MD, 20715
"Attentive healthcare Assisted living philosophy is to make our residents' daily living activities as easy as possible so they can enjoy life..."
READ MORE13304 Bregman Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20904
" Colesville Eldercare is family-owned and operated providing compassionate care to adults in a home environment where they will be welcome..."
READ MORE12643 Heming Lane, Bowie, MD, 20716
" At New Horizon Assisted Living LLC and with 4 Care Homes to choose from, we provide an affordable rate for the services rendered. Our care..."
READ MORE11504 Polaris Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20774
" Abundantly Blessed Assisted Living extends our warmest welcome to seniors and their families. Our highest priority is to provide exceptio..."
READ MORE3140 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20904
4.0
(63 reviews)
"Riderwood is huge. It has everything. They have exercise classes for the residents, a personal trainer, a chapel, a library, and a game room. They have it all. The tour guide was very friendly. She was very knowledgeable, and I feel she covered every..."
READ MORE3050 Military Road NW, Washington, DC, 20015
4.4
(29 reviews)
"Rooms are very small(500 sq. ft.) though uinits with lots of windows, have beautiful views and lots of light! They were wonderful when my family member came, but since Covid and the aftermath, they aare nvery short staffed and the turnover of manage..."
READ MORE8100 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
4.2
(29 reviews)
"My mother is in Five Star Premier Residences of Chevy Chase. It’s absolutely the nicest retirement community I’ve ever seen. They cater to everyone’s needs. It is very nice. People are very friendly. I enjoyed it quite a bit. My mom has been there si..."
READ MORE10450 Lottsford Road, Mitchellville, MD, 20721
4.5
(22 reviews)
"Collington is 125 acres and they have a 6-acre glade. It's beautifully landscaped, it has a walking nature trail, it has lots of wild life and the people who live there can have a gardening space. They have a choice of a cottage or an apartment. They..."
READ MORE3620 Littledale Road, Kensington, MD, 20895
4.6
(16 reviews)
"My parents have been living at Kensington Park for a year now. It's very beautiful and has three buildings of independent living, assisted, and memory care, which are all within walking distance of each other. It's a small, pretty community. They alw..."
READ MORE7700 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD, 20707
4.6
(14 reviews)
"Wonderful place, wonderful staff every one friendly. Great food and entertainment. beautiful place my friends love it here. Thanks for a great Superbowl party with my love ones. ..."
READ MORE1301 Clarity Dr, Crofton, MD, 21114
4.8
(10 reviews)
"I noticed that Brightview Crofton Riverwalk was very open. The lobby was very welcoming, very open, and had a lot of seating. It just looked like a very nice hotel setting. The staff was extremely nice. I did go there at maybe 4:00, so it was a littl..."
READ MORE6207 Joyce Drive, Temple Hills, MD, 20748
5.0
(6 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is at Lifesprings Eldercare #2. She's in full care because she needs everything. Every time I go, the facility is clean. There's no smell. My mother-in-law is clean. She has plenty of food to eat. I have no complaints about the sta..."
READ MORE2535 Evergreen Rd., Gambrills, MD, 21113
5.0
(6 reviews)
"A friend sent us to Arbor Terrace Waugh Chapel to take a look at how nice the facility was. It was way too much money and too much everything for what my husband and I were looking for at the time, but she said she wanted us to see all of the ameniti..."
READ MORE5425 Western Ave NW, Washington, MD, 20015
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This facility is immaculate. I only have terrific things to say about it. It is split up into two separate spaces: one is a nursing home and the other is an assisted living space. The facility is extremely clean and tidy. The staff working there ..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Lanham must comply with guidelines set by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality. This agency ensures a high standard of care by conducting inspections and requiring background checks for anyone who works with assisted living residents. It also enforces guidelines related to nutrition and medication services, care planning and recreational activities.
Seniors in Lanham don’t pay state taxes on Social Security benefits or withdrawals from retirement accounts. Government pensions are partially taxed, and private pensions and income from IRAs are fully taxed. Fixed monthly assisted living rates can help older adults make the most of their retirement income regardless of its source.
Assisted living services in Lanham cost approximately $5,000 per month. This is consistent with the state median but $700 higher than the national rate of $4,300.
At $5,000 monthly, assisted living is moderately priced compared to the rest of Maryland. Seniors may save about $500 monthly by opting for services in the Hagerstown area. Fees there are the lowest in the state at $4,500. In Cumberland, fees are higher but still competitive compared to the state median at $4,665. Lanham is an affordable alternative to Salisbury where rates exceed Maryland’s average at $5,500 monthly or the California area, which has the highest fees in the state of $6,200.
Edgewood
$5,000
Maryland
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Cumberland
$4,665
Hagerstown Area
$4,500
California Area
$6,200
Salisbury
$5,500
Seniors in Lanham pay approximately $5,000 per month for services and housing in local assisted living facilities. Monthly home-based care costs are comparable with seniors paying $4,671 per month for 44 hours of weekly homemaker services and $4,957 for home health aide services. Adult day health care, which has day programs in community settings, is the cheapest option at $1,896 monthly. Nursing home care is more than twice the cost of assisted living with residents in shared rooms paying $11,984 monthly and those in private rooms paying $12,805.
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 Lanham was not available, so data for the closest city, Baltimore Area, was used instead.
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.
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.
Navigating senior care options can be a challenge, but seniors in Lanham can reach out to numerous agencies and programs for personalized assistance. The following resource table features organizations that provide health insurance options counseling, legal assistance and information and referrals for community-based services to supplement what older adults obtain in assisted living.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Aging and Disabilities Services Division | (301) 265-8450 | This division serves as the local Area Agency on Aging for Lanham and surrounding cities. It has a broad array of free programs for those aged 60 and over, including health insurance options counseling, health promotion programs and long-term care ombudsman services. |
Senior Services | (301) 446-3400 | The county’s Department of Parks and Recreation has special programming for those aged 60 and over. Through Senior Services, older adults in the community participate in social, educational and recreational activities that support holistic wellness. Older adults may also become involved with several clubs, including chess clubs, the Mature Adult Club and Harmony Hallers. |
Office of Veterans Affairs | (301) 780-8260 | The Office of Veterans Affairs advocates on behalf of older veterans in the Lanham region by helping them obtain the benefits and services they’re entitled to. Through this office, veterans can apply for pension programs and Aid and Attendance or get help with obtaining health insurance and VA medical services. |
State Health Insurance Assistance Program | (301) 265-8471 | Seniors in Lanham can call the state’s SHIP hotline for one-on-one assistance with understanding their Medicare coverage and determining whether they’re eligible for Medicaid, which can help pay for assisted living. |
RSVP | (301) 265-8450 | RSVP provides volunteer opportunities for older adults that help them use their experience and interests to serve the community. Volunteer opportunities may be in-person or virtual and may include tutoring local children, providing administrative or managerial support for local charities and making friendly phone calls to housebound members of the community. |
Lanham-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.