Fort Washington sits on the Potomac River in Prince George’s County, about 20 miles south of Washington, DC. This city has 8 assisted living facilities serving local seniors, and there are 465 more facilities in surrounding communities. On average, assisted living facilities in the Fort Washington region charge $5,948 per month for care, which is notably higher than the Maryland average of $4,900 and the national rate of $4,500.
This guide includes 2139 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in Fort Washington and reports an overall quality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
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213 Surrey Circle Drive, Fort Washington, MD 20744
4.4
(7 reviews)
"I was able to see Prince of Peace I. They didn't have many amenities as far as common areas, it was just one little small TV. Although they have TVs in their rooms, it would be good for them to get out of their rooms and be in a common area with othe..."
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6908 Noah Dr, Fort Washington, MD 20744
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I went to George Assisted Living Facility. It was very nice. The lady was very friendly and very informative. The issue with that one, she said she had another bed available for a female patient, but the lady that was the other person in that room ha..."
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1511 Aragona Blvd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Excellent facility. The owners treat you as part of the family and take care of the seniors as family. They work within your budget and keep a clean and orderly facility. We are so glad we found this assisted living!..."
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12921 Asbury Drive , Fort Washington, MD 20744
5.0
(1 reviews)
"What I liked the best about Prince of Peace II was that it was a home. I liked that it had a machine that goes up and down the stairs that you sit on. You can ride it upstairs or downstairs. They have rooms for two people, and then they have a single..."
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8402 Lucille Court, Fort Washington, MD 20744
3.0
(1 reviews)
"In Loving Hands Assisted Living is at a section of town where there are a lot of schools like a very busy intersection; that was my only downside about it. The facilities are fine, very good facility and very clean. Staff is very cordial and pleasant..."
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625 River Bend Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
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9007 Pinehurst Dr, Fort Washington, MD 20744
"Set in a quiet residential neighborhood, Amazing Life Assisted Living Services is located in Fort Washington, MD, near parks and churches. W..."
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"Eby Assisted Living is in a quaint neighborhood of Fort Washington, MD, next to Fort Washington Park. Residents can enjoy living in an area ..."
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4304 Elmwood Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705
"Zion Assisted Living is a home away from home, with a clean and beautiful environment, gorgeous community with walk-in bathroom. There are p..."
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400 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314
5.0
"Elevate your everyday! Elancé at Old Town Alexandria is both a haven and a hub where you can relax and create. With abundant lifestyle am..."
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2857 Cairncross Terrace, Silver Spring, MD 20906
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Homecrest Assisted Living was a nice house, but it didn't have the outdoor setting like the one where my mom lives now. They put their residents to bed after lunch, and I didn't like that. The staff member was great. She was very knowledgeable and ve..."
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9490 Sprague Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Providence Fairfax has excellent facilities. It's very well maintained and very well cared for. The proximity is close to my sister, my nephew, and my nieces. So, we could have a lot of family support for my father. Our move-in experience was ver..."
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15911 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20905
5.0
(8 reviews)
"Clean and very friendly staff. When I need these services, I hope they will be around. I will sign up now. Wonderful place! ..."
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3513 Mase Lane, Bowie, MD 20715
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Clean facility/home. Personable and caring staff. Highly recommend...."
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1822 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20851
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother has been one of the first residents at Rose Garden. The residence has a true home feeling. The rooms are decorated nicely, and Hemali decorates for all the seasons. Having mom here has given me security and peace of mind that she is safe an..."
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2620 Main Line Blvd., Alexandria, VA 22301
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The Landing Alexandria was gorgeous. The person who toured us was wonderful. I would go to the Landing Alexandria in a minute, but my husband likes the other community better. The Landing Alexandria is smaller, and you don't get that feeling like a h..."
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3236 Locker Street, Falls Church, VA 22042
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I found the Paragon Assisted Living Potomac House Communities for my father. It's a group home. He moved in and he loves it -- the best place he's ever lived. This was perfect for him. The staff is great, my father feels very special there, it's very..."
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14533 Barkwood Dr, Rockville, MD 20853
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I've been living in Aberdeen House III for five years. There are a lot of things I like. I'm very independent here. I'm independent as far as dressing, bathing, and eating. It's the most upscale assisted living house I have ever lived in. It's beaut..."
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1320 Main Drive NW, Washington, DC 20012
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I went on a tour of Abrams Assisted Living and the people there were very nice and accommodating. They also gave me a lot of information so the visit was good. I visited all the areas of their assisted living and saw the model room. I visited the caf..."
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11901 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854
5.0
(2 reviews)
"After a lengthy search, we found the perfect home for Mom that checked all the boxes: Safe, clean, attentive staff, home-cooked meals, happy residents and conveniently located near family. The home has good natural light and the sun in Mom’s room m..."
READ MOREAssisted living communities in Fort Washington charge $5,948 per month for care, greatly exceeding the Maryland average of $4,900 and the national rate of $4,500. This city ranks among the costliest in the region for assisted living services, with seniors paying lower rates of $5,248 in Cumberland and $4,980 for care in Salisbury. Similarly, in Baltimore and Hagerstown, rates are competitive compared to Fort Washington at $4,750 and $4,630.
Fort Washington
$5,948
Maryland
$4,900
US
$4,500
Salisbury
$4,980
Baltimore
$4,750
Hagerstown
$4,630
Cumberland
$5,248
Assisted living residents in Fort Washington pay $5,948 per month for residential services.
Fort Washington seniors in small assisted living facilities may be able to access financial assistance through Maryland's Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy. The Optional State Supplement is also available to eligible seniors.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
In Fort Washington, assisted living facilities charge $5,948 per month, making this one of the costlier senior care options in the city. Seniors who obtain full-time private services at home pay an average of $5,339 for in-home care, which includes nonmedical services, such as meal preparation and assistance with grooming, and home health care, which includes skilled nursing services, such as rehabilitative therapies and medication administration. Additionally, adult day health care facilities have significantly lower monthly rates of $2,282. While these facilities don’t provide housing, they offer skilled nursing and personal care services. Even so, assisted living costs about half as much as nursing home care, which includes around-the-clock medical and personal care for $11,467 per month.
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$2,282
Assisted Living Facility
$5,948
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,467
Note: Data for Fort Washington was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, DC, was used instead.
Fort Washington and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Fort Washington, please visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
Fort Washington Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Maryland are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
LA2024
4.0
Review of Prince of Peace I
I toured Prince of Peace I. We saw the arrangements of the housing, the setting, and the rooms were small. The home setting is nice for the care, but we weren't interested in that type of setting....
Assisted Living
WLva
5.0
Review of Caring Outreach For Seniors Corporation
Excellent facility. The owners treat you as part of the family and take care of the seniors as family. They work within your budget and keep a clean and orderly facility. We are so glad we found...
Assisted Living
A7
5.0
Review of Caring Outreach For Seniors Corporation
My family and I are very grateful for the wonderful care our mom received while at Caring Outreach. They work to make every accommodation pleasant for my momp in their clean and beautiful home....
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