
Gentle Hands Caring Heart Assisted Living Facility
3534 Northway Dr, Parkville, MD, 21234
"Gentle Hands Caring Heart Assisted Living Facility is a 5-bed licensed assisted living home in Parkville, MD that provides care for level 1-..."
READ MOREParkville, Maryland, is a bedroom community and suburb in the northeast part of the Baltimore metro area. It’s close to the water, perfect for people who enjoy beachcombing or watching the waves. The area combines the family-friendly nature of a smaller town with all that one of the largest urban areas in the country offers, including delicious fresh seafood dining destinations, plenty of attractions for the history buff or nature lover and access to world-class healthcare in Baltimore and the greater Washington, D.C. area.
The population of Parkville is 32,000, and seniors 65 and older comprise 14% of these residents. Many Parkville seniors may be seeking accommodations in assisted living communities that employ professional caregivers around the clock to help residents with personal care, mobility and other tasks of daily living. These communities offer private apartments and amenities such as walking trails or a swimming pool. The average cost for assisted living is $5,000 per month in Parkville.
This guide covers the cost of assisted living and other types of senior care in Parkville and an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of living here. We also include a list of free resources for seniors to enhance their lives and preserve their independence.
3534 Northway Dr, Parkville, MD, 21234
"Gentle Hands Caring Heart Assisted Living Facility is a 5-bed licensed assisted living home in Parkville, MD that provides care for level 1-..."
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3800 Old Court Road, Pikesville, MD, 21208
4.4
(36 reviews)
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4.8
(17 reviews)
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3.8
(19 reviews)
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4.5
(11 reviews)
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4.7
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(11 reviews)
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(5 reviews)
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(5 reviews)
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4.6
(5 reviews)
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READ MORELike every assisted living community in the state, Parkville’s assisted living communities are licensed and regulated by the Maryland Department of Health. Each assisted living community undergoes regular inspections to retain its license, including the condition and sanitation of the community, plus verification of appropriate staffing ratios and each staff member’s qualifications.
Both Parkville and the state of Maryland have assisted living fees of $5,000 per month, according to Genworth Financial’s Cost of Care Survey 2020. Both are several hundred dollars more than the U.S. average of $4,300.
Parkville falls in the middle for assisted living costs, at $5,000 per month. Bethesda is the most expensive, at $6,000, while Hagerstown is the least, $4,500. Cumberland is a few hundred dollars less than Parkville, at $4,665, while Salisbury is $5,500.
Parkville
$5,000
Maryland
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Bethesda
$6,000
Hagerstown
$4,500
Salisbury
$5,500
Cumberland
$4,665
Assisted living isn’t the only option for seniors in Parkville. Those who need a higher level of medical and personal care can receive it in a nursing home, in either a semiprivate room, $11,984 per month, or a private one, $12,805 per month. Adult day health care is ideal for seniors who have a caregiver at home and only need assistance on weekdays. It’s also the most affordable at $1,896 per month. Seniors aging in place at home can hire a home health care aide ($4,957) for light medical care or homemaker services ($4,671) to help around the house.
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 Parkville was not available, so data for the closest city, Baltimore, 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.
The city of Parkville and the greater Baltimore area provide several free or low-cost services to enhance the lives of area seniors and support them and their families. Some programs help seniors apply for financial and healthcare assistance. In contrast, others address the social and emotional needs of the elderly and their families, such as funding senior citizens centers or providing education about different topics that affect the elderly.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Maryland Department of Aging | (410) 767-1100 | The state Department of Aging seeks to create programs and elder support that makes Maryland an attractive destination for older adults. This agency helps communities across the state aid seniors in locating and applying for Medicaid and Social Security, making resources accessible to the elderly and enhancing their lives. |
Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (410) 887-4200 | The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for the interests of residents in long-term care homes, including assisted living. Representatives can help seniors and their families with the transition into assisted living, including evaluating their choices for accommodations and offering unbiased opinions of each community. These representatives also take complaints from residents of long-term care homes and investigate, referring to the appropriate legal bodies when necessary. |
Baltimore County Ride Service | (410) 887-2080 | The County Ride Service provides free transportation for the elderly and those with a qualifying disability. This shuttle service with a call-ahead appointment service offers special travel accommodations, including walker and wheelchair accommodations. This program also has volunteers who can escort seniors to doctor's appointments or assist with errands. Seniors may book online or by calling ahead, and the service is free. |
Baltimore County Department of Aging's Loan Closet | (410) 887-2594 | Many seniors may not be able to afford their own durable medical equipment. The Loan Closet receives donations of lightly used equipment that seniors and those in need may borrow indefinitely. Items include shower benches and toilet chairs, mobility aids, blood pressure cuffs or TTY equipment. |
Maryland Legal Aid | (866) 635-2948 | Local lawyers offer free services for seniors who cannot afford them. They help in civil cases, draft protection documents such as wills, living wills and trusts or file for divorce or bankruptcy. |
Parkville-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.