The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Rockville, MD for 2023

Q: Is it safe to live in Rockville?

The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Rockville is 182, which is below the national average of 323.

Q: Is traffic in Rockville bad?

There is heavy traffic congestion with a below average crash rate of 5.

Q: How much does housing cost in Rockville?

At $2,219, the average cost of housing in Rockville is above the nationwide average of $1,442

Q: Is the job market good in Rockville?

Rockville offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.46.

Q: Is it accessible to live in Rockville without a vehicle?

In Rockville, 76.4% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is below the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 54 local transit vehicles per hour. This is more than the national average of 8.

Q: Are the health care options good in Rockville?

Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 69% in Rockville – this is lower the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 138 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is more the national average of 82.

Q: Should you consider retiring in Rockville?

According to Caring.com&#8217;s <a href="https://www.caring.com/senior-living/">2022 Senior Living Report</a> which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Rockville ranked in the top of the pack. It&#8217;s overall rank was 71st, and it scored the best in Health Care, while it&#8217;s lowest score was for Affordability.

Q: Are there fun activities for retirees in Rockville?

In Rockville, the number of parks is more than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is above the average.

Situated in the northwestern portion of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rockville is a city of 68,079 residents, where approximately 16% are over the age of 65. The city has relatively low crime and a higher than average number of physicians, making it particularly appealing to retirees who place high importance on their health and safety. Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and other local health care facilities serve most of the city’s emergency medical care needs, while nearby Washington and Baltimore also provide a large range of health care providers.

In the city’s nursing homes, seniors are supervised around the clock by nursing and physicians and can receive an array of care services such as injections, medication management, wound care and diabetes management. At $11,726 a month, Rockville’s average cost of nursing home care is significantly higher than the national average and above the statewide median as well, which should give seniors with less serious medical conditions additional incentive to look into assisted living and home care.

This guide offers an overview of the cost of senior care in Rockville as well as resources that may help seniors pay for care and resolve issues they may encounter while living at a nursing facility. Programs that may help seniors delay nursing home placement are included as well.

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Nursing Home Costs in Rockville, MD

Semiprivate rooms in Rockville’s nursing homes cost an average of $11,726 per month. For private rooms, the median cost is $13,059 a month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Nursing home care in Rockville is more expensive than in most areas of the country, including most cities in Maryland, where the average cost of care is $1,536 less than in Rockville. Out of the cities closest to Rockville, California and Cumberland have some of the lowest costs of care at $8,137 and $8,213 a month respectively. In Hagerstown, seniors spend about $1,932 less on nursing home care than seniors in Rockville. Baltimore is one of Maryland’s cities with the highest cost of nursing home care, at $11,984 a month which is $258 more than Rockville’s average.

Rockville

$11,726

Maryland

$10,190

United States

$7,756

Cumberland

$8,213

Hagerstown

$9,794

Baltimore

$11,984

California

$8,137

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

At $1,744 a month, adult day health care is the most affordable type of senior care and less than half the cost of the second-most affordable type, home care. On average, home health care costs $166 more than home care, and assisted living has a median cost of $6,000 per month. For a private room in a nursing home, seniors typically spend $13,059 a month, making it the most expensive type of care.

Home care

$4,601

Home health care

$4,767

Adult day health care

$1,744

Assisted living

$6,000

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$11,726

Nursing home (private room)

$13,059

Note: Data for Rockville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C. was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Rockville, 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 Rockville, MD

The following programs and services can help seniors who are looking for ways to pay for nursing home care or delay moving into a nursing facility by receiving care services at their homes. We also include advocacy services for current nursing home residents.

Resource	Contact	Service
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)	(301) 255-4250	Counselors with SHIP advise seniors on their eligibility for Medicare and which plans best meet their needs. In addition to its one-on-one counseling, SHIP holds frequent seminars to review common questions and issues faced by seniors reviewing insurance options. The program's employees are well-versed in Medicare's prescription drug savings plans and supplement insurance, and all counseling services are free.
In Home Aide Services (IHAS)	(240) 777-3000	Provided by the Montgomery County Aging and Disability Resource Unit, the IHAS program helps seniors avoid moving into a nursing home by providing in-home services such as meal preparation and assistance with eating, bathing and dressing. To qualify, seniors must be unable to receive the necessary services from other sources, willing to receive the services and able to pay a cost share when necessary. Depending on the program's funding and an individual's income, some seniors won't have to pay any fees.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program	(240) 777-3369	The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program ensures seniors in nursing homes are receiving the standard of care required by law and are not subject to any forms of neglect or abuse. The program's employees also help seniors learn about and choose nursing facilities before they become residents.
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services	(240) 777-0311	At the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, seniors can apply for Medicaid and other social welfare programs such as food and cash assistance. The office helps seniors who need to check the status of their applications or inquire about their benefits.

The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Rockville, MD for 2023