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Lanham 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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410 Torrington Place, Silver Spring, MD, 20901
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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.