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Pure Heart Assisted Living, LLC
509 University Dr, Waldorf, MD 20602
"Purple Heart Assisted Living is the best facility in the area. My grandfather suffered from dementia and we chose...
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$4,000
Assisted Living Communities in La Plata, MD
Located in and serving as the seat of Charles County, La Plata offers access to 146 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.
To help you determine whether assisted living in La Plata fits your needs, our directory provides an in-depth look at local facilities through 1400 reviews reviews. This reflects a typical quality score of 3.2 out of 5 stars stars.
146 Providers
Angel Living
3978 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602
"I like the fact that Angel Living looked friendly. It was like a household, like a family kind of situation. Everybody...
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$2,500
Legacy Senior Assisted Care
9197 Maytide St, Waldorf, MD 20603
Legacy Senior Assisted Care provides a boutique-style assisted living experience, combining the warmth of a cozy home...
Assisted Living
$6,500
Fenwick Landing Senior Care Community
11665 Doolittle Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602
"Fenwick Landing Senior Care Community is one of the few not-for-profits, which is helpful. They are very caring and very...
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$5,550
Harmony at Waldorf
11239 Berry Rd., Waldorf, MD 20603
"The Harmony at Waldorf was very nice. The staff was very outgoing and very knowledgeable about the facility. The rooms...
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$4,950
Fran Cares
8409 Oak Dr, Brandywine, MD 20613
"I toured Fran Cares. The staff gave us a really nice tour. I like that they had private and semi-private rooms. They had...
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$3,000
Prince of Peace I
213 Surrey Circle Drive, Fort Washington, MD 20744
"We moved in my aunt in mid March and we have noticed a complete 360. She is a lot happier "
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$5,000
Majestic Assisted Living Home
12025 Birchview Dr, Clinton, MD 20735
"Majestic Assisted Living Home has the best care I’ve ever encountered. They truly love their residents and I’m...
Assisted Living
$4,000
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Advent Home Assisted Living
8111 Holly Ln, Clinton, MD 20735
Who We Are Welcome to ADVENT HOME ASSISTED LIVING--a vibrant community designed for individuals seeking a comfortable...
Assisted Living
$4,300
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Spring Hills Mount Vernon
3709 Shannons Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22309
"Spring Hills was a beautiful, clean facility with all kinds of activities available. The only reason that I didn’t...
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$4,500
Tilden Memory Care and Assisted Living
7800 Belvedere Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306
"been at Tilden almost a year now, and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. My private room is spacious and pleasant...
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Judy Comfort and Care Assisted Living
12401 Molly Berry Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
"I had a great visit at Judy Comfort and Care Assisted Living. They were very family-oriented. The rooms were a little...
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$3,200
George Assisted Living Facility
6908 Noah Dr, Fort Washington, MD 20744
"I went to George Assisted Living Facility. It was very nice. The lady was very friendly and very informative. The issue...
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$3,500
Caring Stars Winner
Potomac Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
2133 Montgomery Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22191
"I went to Potomac Place Assisted Living and Memory Care. They seemed to have very nice people working there. The...
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$4,545
Lifesprings Eldercare #1
4107 Buck Creek Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748
"My Mom has been a resident at Lifesprings Eldercare since July of 2018. I was moving Mom from a place I loved to a...
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$3,800
Harmony at Spring Hill
8350 Mountain Larkspur Drive, Lorton, VA 22079
"The Crossings at Spring Hill is excellent. It's a very fine and awesome facility. It's very clean, friendly, well-kept...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,995
Tranquility Ridge
5401 Temple Hill Rd, Temple Hills, MD 20748
Everything inside is brand new! Our facility features high end furnished private rooms with private baths, commercial...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,500
Caribbean Breeze
3362 Hall Creek Lane, Owings, MD 20736
Discover complete peace of mind when you place loved ones in the care of Caribbean Breeze Assisted Living in Huntingtown...
Assisted Living
$4,750
Cogir of Old Town, Alexandria
400 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
"We visited Cogir of Old Town, Alexandria, and toured for assisted living. The tour was fine, and it was a nice building...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,390
Henson Creek Assisted Living
5055 Florist Place, Temple Hills, MD 20748
"Henson Creek Assisted Living Facility was a nice facility and a great location. It was a clean facility as well. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,000
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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....
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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...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
In 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
Paying for Assisted Living in La Plata
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in La Plata
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.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in La Plata
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in La Plata
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 in Maryland page for more information about these laws.
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