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Former resident of Complete Care
4.0
Review of Complete Care at La Plata Center
I stayed at Complete Care recently. I want thank a few of the geriatric nurses aids (GNA) that have gone above and beyond to make my stay pleasant. Sophia is extraordinary, she's absolutely...
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Elnita
5.0
Review of Sagepoint Senior Living Services
I went to tour Sagepoint Senior Living. I saw the patients, and they looked happy. The staff was really friendly, and it was very clean. I like that it was clean. The rooms were standard. I like...
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Ruth
1.0
Review of Complete Care at La Plata Center
Complete Care at La Plata Center didn't take very good care of my husband. He'd be in the same clothes for a couple of days and he would be wet when I was there. Because he's in a wheelchair and he...
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Comparing average monthly rates of shared rooms in nursing homes, La Plata’s prices are about $380 higher than the national average. However, costs in this city are over $2,000 cheaper than Maryland’s state average.
La Plata is one of Maryland’s most affordable cities for nursing home care. Salisbury’s facilities charge an average of $10,768 per month, approximately $2,630 above La Plata’s median fees. Baltimore area residents pay almost $3,850 more with an average of $11,984. The price gap lessens in the Hagerstown area, where costs average $9,794 per month. With an average rate of $8,213, Cumberland’s nursing home costs are less than $100 over La Plata’s average.
La Plata
$8,137
Maryland
$10,190
The United States
$7,756
Salisbury
$10,768
Baltimore Area
$11,984
Hagerstown Area
$9,794
Cumberland
$8,213
Nursing Home Costs in La Plata, MD
In La Plata, nursing home semiprivate rooms cost an average of $8,137 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $8,456 per month.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in La Plata, 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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Families in La Plata may find it helpful to compare the costs of different senior living arrangements while determining the best placement for their aging loved ones. The most affordable arrangement is adult day health care, which costs an average of $1,798 per month. Home care and home health care providers charge an average rate of $4,481 and $4,957, respectively. Seniors in La Plata pay an average of $6,200 for assisted living. Nursing homes are the most expensive senior living option. Facilities here charge an average monthly price of $8,137 for a semiprivate room and $8,456 for a private room.
Adult day health care
$1,798
Home care
$4,481
Home health care
$4,957
Assisted living
$6,200
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,137
Nursing home (private room)
$8,456
Note: Data for La Plata was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, California Area, was used instead.
Free Resources for Seniors in La Plata, MD
Seniors and family caregivers in La Plata can look to the following resources for a wide range of aging-related services. These programs may enable elders to remain safely in their own homes and delay transition into institutional care. They may also help seniors understand and acclimate to a nursing home when it becomes necessary.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Charles County Aging and Human Services | (301) 934-9305 | As the Maryland Access Point for Charles County, the Aging and Human Services offers a wide spectrum of resources to support elders living independently in the community or in long-term care facilities. Seniors 60 and older can reach out for information, assistance and referrals regarding health insurance, in-home services, home safety modifications, transportation, legal aid and nursing home care. |
| Resident Advocacy for Long Term Care | (301) 934-0109 | Charles County’s Resident Advocacy program provides ombudsmen who help protect the rights of long-term care facility residents. This free service promotes the welfare of facility residents by investigating complaints and mediating between the parties involved. The ombudsmen also educate consumers and their families about long-term care programs and policies. |
| Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) | (301) 702-3284 | Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) provides free, high-quality legal assistance to income-eligible individuals throughout the state. Pro bono lawyers and staff offer one-on-one, confidential advice and advocacy on issues including government and veterans’ benefits, home- and community-based care, rights in long-term care facilities and adult guardianship or conservatorship. |
| LifeStyles of Maryland Foundation | (301) 609-9900 | LifeStyles connects vulnerable individuals and families to resources for financial management, paying utility bills, prescription drug coverage and legal services. Its Senior Rides program provides transportation throughout the Washington, D.C. area for medical appointments, grocery shopping, errands and social events. |
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