Elsie'S Place Assisted Living Llc
15611 Peach Walker Drive, Bowie, MD, 20716
About 9% of Upper Marlboro’s residents are seniors 65 years old and older, many of whom may need accommodations in an assisted living facility to help them with personal care and tasks of daily living. These residential communities offer support around the clock, plus provide private apartments, light housekeeping and maintenance, and hot, fresh meals each day. In addition to these services, assisted living homes also have different activities each day and shared amenities such as a library, game room, pool and fitness center for resident use. The average monthly cost of an assisted living home is $5,000.
Our guide includes a brief overview of free resources in Upper Marlboro for seniors and their families and a closer look at the benefits and drawbacks of living here. We also compare assisted living fees in other cities, plus different senior care options in the town.
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The Maryland Department of Health licenses and regulates all assisted living and long-term care in the state, dividing them into three tiers based on the level of service each provides and the types of residents each accommodates. To obtain and retain licensure, each community must undergo regular inspections. Certifications of nursing staff members are also verified.
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, average monthly fees for assisted living in Upper Marlboro are $5,000, which matches the state average, also $5,000. Both of these are several hundred dollars more than the U.S. average of $4,300.
Upper Marlboro represents the midpoint for assisted living fees in Maryland. Bethesda and Salisbury are both more expensive, $6,000 and $5,500, respectively. Hagerstown ($4,500) and Cumberland ($4,665) are both a few hundred dollars less than Upper Marlboro.
Upper Marlboro
$5,000
Maryland
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Washington, D.C.
$6,000
Bethesda
$6,000
Hagerstown
$4,500
Salisbury
$5,500
Cumberland
$4,665
Assisted living isn’t the only residential choice for Upper Marlboro elderly. Nursing home care is a better option for seniors with chronic health conditions that are unable to take care of themselves independently. A semiprivate room in one is $11,984 and a private one is $12,805. Adult day care ($1,896 per month) offers many of the same services as assisted living, without the residential component. Seniors may also opt to age in place at home, hiring homemaker services ($4,671) to help with personal care and tasks of daily living or home health aides for light medical care ($4,957).
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
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.
Seniors and their families may seek assistance from many free or low-cost community resources provided by the city of Upper Marlboro and the state of Maryland. Seniors can learn more about finding the right assisted living home and receive financial aid to pay for fees or participate in different programs to enhance their physical, social and financial well-being.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Maryland Department of Aging | (410)-767-1100 | The state’s Department of Aging administers several outreach programs to make Maryland more senior-friendly. The state funds programs for area communities to enhance the lives of area seniors, including providing financial and physical support and providing health screenings and information about topics that affect the elderly. |
Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (410) 313-6423 | The office of the long-term care ombudsman is tasked with protecting the interests of those in long-term care homes, including investigating complaints made by families on behalf of residents or by residents themselves. Representatives of this agency also help local seniors find the right assisted living home for their needs, offering unbiased evaluations of each community and helping families with the application and transition processes. |
DC Shares | (202) 332-2595 | DC Shares is a medical equipment loan closet open to Washington, D.C., and Prince George County residents. The loan closet provides indefinite loans of durable medical equipment, including prosthetics, walkers, canes, wheelchairs, shower benches, toileting chairs, and blood pressure cuffs. |
Maryland Legal Aid | (866) 635-2948 | Local attorneys offer pro bono services for elderly residents who cannot afford their own. Lawyers represent seniors in cases of elder abuse or neglect or on their behalf in landlord-tenant disputes. Other services include divorce and bankruptcy filing and drafting wills and trusts, living wills and durable or temporary power of attorney. |
Prince George County Adult Services | (301) 265-8450 | Prince George County has several programs for older adults and their caretakers, including caregiver respite and training, health and wellness services, including dental services for seniors and helps with placement in long-term care. |
Upper Marlboro-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.