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READ MOREHyattsville is a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Communities Network and is just a few miles east of Washington, D.C. and less than 30 miles from Baltimore. About 9.6% of the 21,169 residents are aged 65 and older. It is home to several world-class hospitals and medical centers, such as Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Maryland Medical Center, which provide innovative and specialized care. Hyattsville itself has over 20 licensed nursing homes offering a range of services to seniors requiring assistance.
Nursing home care involves licensed health care professionals attending to seniors with demanding medical needs or chronic medical conditions, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. Those with limited mobility or who are unable to live independently might also require this type of care. The cost of care in Hyattsville is about $1,000 higher than the state average. For those who can still manage most of their daily activities on their own or seniors with supportive family circles, home health care and assisted living options might be more ideal.
This guide compares the costs related to nursing home care in Hyattsville and in nearby surrounding regions. It also offers a sampling of resources that seniors might find useful.
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9101 Second Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
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Seniors in Hyattsville can expect to pay about $11,467 monthly for a semiprivate room and $13,049 for the preference of a private room in a nursing home facility.
The state average in Maryland for nursing home care is $10,342 per month. Hyattsville’s proximity to the nation’s capital puts it $1,000 higher than the state and several thousand more than the national average of $7,908. The area which comes closest to the U.S. average is the city of California to the south at $8,608. Heading north to Baltimore will cost $700 less than Hyattsville, and Hagerstown to the northwest averages a few hundred below that. The region across the Chesapeake on the eastern shore of Maryland is Salisbury, which comes in at $10,600 per month.
Hyattsville
$11,467
Maryland
$10,342
The United States
$7,908
Baltimore area
$10,798
Hagerstown
$10,114
California
$8,608
Salisbury
$10,600
Nursing homes are typically the most expensive option for senior care. However, some seniors might benefit from in-home care for nonmedical assistance or home health care from therapists and specialists at $5,339 per month. Seniors may also find adult day health care more to their liking, and that only costs $2,282 per month. For those capable of living independently and requiring help with a few daily activities, assisted living may be a more budget-friendly option. Residents in Hyattsville pay about $5,948 each month, which is less than half the cost of a semiprivate nursing home room.
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Assisted Living Facility
$5,948
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$11,467
Nursing Home (private room)
$13,049
Note: Data for Hyattsville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., was used instead.
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.
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.
The City of Hyattsville is a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Communities Network. It was the first city in Maryland to join the community, and this has increased its focus on services for seniors, including education on their rights, appointing personal advocates to assist with questions or complaints, transportation and activities geared toward elderly residents. This list below is by no means exhaustive, but it may be of use to seniors and their families. Some of these resources may assist in the decision to remain at home or transition to other care, but they may also make it easier to understand everything involved in nursing home care as needed.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Prince George's County Department of Family Services Aging & Disability | (301) 265-8401 | The Department of Family Services looks to improve the overall quality of life and well-being of the seniors in its communities. It provides assistance through educational programs, energy bill reductions and community activities. This local Area on Aging strives to be the first resource for seniors and their families. |
Call-A-Bus | (301) 499-8603 | This is a curb-to-curb transportation service available to seniors, enabling them to get to medical appointments at no cost. The buses also provide access to senior centers or area amenities, so seniors who are no longer able to drive can still participate in social activities. |
Prince George's County Memorial Library - Computer Courses for Seniors | (301) 699-3500 | The city has partnered with Sixty & Me through the Memorial Library System to offer technology classes for seniors. They can learn useful computer skills such as checking email and being more connected with family and friends. These skills can also help them navigate resources pertaining to their rights as seniors. |
Senior Legal Assistance in Maryland | (844) 627-5465 | This program contracts with local attorneys and law centers to help protect older adults by providing access to legal advice, counseling and representation. Priority is given to seniors with needs in the areas of housing, elder care, nutrition, health care and benefits. |
Prince George's Senior Provider Network | (301) 218-0958 | The Senior Provider Network assists seniors in their retirement years. It publishes a senior resource guide, offers educational programs and oversees a speakers bureau to disseminate important information. Its primary goal is to build community awareness and secure sponsorships to provide for seniors. |
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