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10 Best Nursing Homes in Baltimore for 2024

The historic city of Baltimore is located on the estuary of the Patapsco River in Maryland. It has a population of 593,490, with approximately 14.5% of its residents aged 65 and over. Seniors in the city have access to excellent medical care at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital, which is nationally ranked in 15 procedures by U.S. News and World Report. Other notable medical facilities include the University of Maryland Medical Center and the Anne Arundel Medical Center.

Nursing home care provides 24/7 medical monitoring and care, as well as assistance with the tasks of daily living. It’s administered by teams of registered nurses and experienced caregivers, which can make it relatively expensive in most cities. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of care in a nursing home in Baltimore is $11,984 for a semiprivate room. The national average monthly cost of nursing home care is $7,756. Consequently, seniors living in Baltimore who don’t require that level of care should look at alternatives such as assisted living and home care services.

This guide looks at the costs of care in Baltimore and lists free resources for seniors.

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Nursing Home Costs in Baltimore, MD

Baltimore’s average monthly cost for nursing home care is $11,984 for a semiprivate room and $12,805 for a private room. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Seniors may be interested to know how the cost of care in Baltimore compares to that of nearby cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a reference point, the cost of care in Baltimore is significantly higher than the national average of $7,756 and slightly higher than the Maryland state average of $10,190.

The average monthly cost of care is lower in Maryland cities California ($8,137), Salisbury ($10,768), Hagerstown ($9,794) and Cumberland ($8,213) than it is in Baltimore.

Baltimore

$11,984

Maryland

$10,190

The United States

$7,756

California

$8,137

Salisbury

$10,768

Hagerstown

$9,794

Cumberland

$8,213

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors who are still undecided about which care option would best suit their needs may be interested to know the costs of care. The lowest cost option is adult day care, which has a monthly average cost of $1,896. Home care and home health care services carry average monthly fees of $4,671 and $4,957, respectively. Assisted living has a monthly average cost of $5,000. At the high end of the scale, nursing home care has an average monthly cost of $11,984 (for a semiprivate room) and $12,805 (for a private room).

Adult day care

$1,896

Home care

$4,671

Home health care

$4,957

Assisted living

$5,000

Nursing home semiprivate

$11,984

Nursing home private

$12,805

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Baltimore, MD

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Baltimore, MD

The following resources may be of interest to seniors living in Baltimore who are not yet ready to make the move to nursing home care and are looking for services that can help them to safely age in place in their own homes. One resource provides information on state health insurance financial assistance options for seniors who are planning to move to a care facility in the near future.

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SHIIP Baltimore(410) 396-2273SHIIP is a program that provides free, unbiased information to seniors and their caregivers regarding the Maryland state health insurance system. The program is funded by the state of Maryland and the federal government. Volunteer counselors assist seniors by answering their questions regarding state health insurance and helping them to find the best plan to suit their particular requirements. In addition, counselors can assist seniors in applying for the financial assistance options and benefits that are available to seniors requiring short or long-term care in a nursing home.
Baltimore City Health Department In-Home Care Support(410) 396-6006The Baltimore City Health Department offers a number of services to help seniors to safely age in place in their own homes. Services provided include assistance with everyday activities, family caregiver support, nurse monitoring, home-delivered meals and a senior companion program. The majority of the services are free of charge and carried out by qualified volunteers. Though some of the services do require seniors to cover the basic costs, financial assistance options are generally available. Seniors need to apply for the services and be evaluated by staff members to see if they qualify for assistance. 
Maryland Department of Aging(866) 502-0560The Maryland Department of Aging offers a free wellness check program for resident seniors over the age of 65. Volunteers call each day at a time specified by the senior to see whether any assistance is needed due to mental or physical issues. Participating seniors must provide an alternate contact number for a person who is able to carry out a physical check on the senior if the primary participant can’t answer the phone. Volunteers call non-emergency services to check on the senior if neither the participant or the alternate contact number respond. 

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