Cascadia Courts
1405 Woodwell Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Well I think all seniors living there felt that they are home. Since they are treated like family. A very healthy and clean environment. ..."
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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 466 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 2140 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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1405 Woodwell Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Well I think all seniors living there felt that they are home. Since they are treated like family. A very healthy and clean environment. ..."
READ MORE5100 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I toured Maple Heights Senior Living. The organization is very nice, brand new stuff, and it's well put together but doesn't have parking. It was very clean. The staff was nice and very friendly. It's very well kept, the halls and the entrance. If th..."
READ MORE2019 English Oak Court, Waldorf, MD 20601
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This facility is very welcoming and cozy. The manager gave me a tour of the home and answered all of my questions. The manager was extremely friendly and eager to accomodate any specific requirements. It was an informative, pleasant and enjoyable exp..."
READ MORE9608 Geena Nicole Drive, Clinton, MD 20735
5.0
(2 reviews)
"If you have searched for an affordable place I'm sure you have left some of them in despair believing that you would never find a decent place that didn't feel crowded, over priced, and depressing. That was me until I was directed to Jobean Assisted ..."
READ MORE4281 Sands Rd, Harwood, MD 21035
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Rutherford Manor II. They're wonderful. It's a small 10-resident home, and there are three staff members during the day, which is a lot more than we had at the last facility. They're very caring, and they treat her like famil..."
READ MORE6240 Solomons Island Rd, Tracys Landing, MD 20779
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Anna's House is an assisted living, it's a private home, it's new and right now my friend is their only resident. She's in what they call a level 3 care because right now she's not walking so she needs extra care. It doesn't convert to Medicaid, shou..."
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285 N. Washington St., Rockville, MD 20850
4.8
(7 reviews)
"Brightview West End seemed to have everything that my husband would need. The people who assisted me with the tour were wonderful. I saw food in the dining room that had been plated for lunch, and it looked wonderful. They had several choices of plac..."
READ MORE1301 Clarity Dr, Crofton, MD 21114
4.8
(10 reviews)
"Brightview Crofton Riverwalk was beautiful. It was a nice community. Everyone there was pretty nice. The apartments were also really nice and pretty spacious. They have a good program and the residents seemed to like it there. Overall, it was a nice ..."
READ MORE6929 Matthew Place, Springfield, VA 22151
4.7
(24 reviews)
"My family and I toured this facility and the rooms were beautiful and home like. The staff were so welcoming and provided a wealth of information. They answered all of our questions and left us knowing this is the place for our mom...."
READ MORE12025 Birchview Drive, Clinton, MD 20735
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Mom is transitioning well at Majestic Assisted Living Home. The staff is very patient and kind to her. They cater to her needs and their resident's needs. The environment itself is lovely and I like that it's at a cul-de-sac. It's secure. I also like..."
READ MORE10200 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066
4.7
(8 reviews)
"My wife is in Brightview Great Falls. She is in their assisted living. The people there are very caring and competent. The staff are very caring and efficient. The food is very good. My wife loves it. The facility's cleanliness is very good. They hav..."
READ MORE3440 S Jefferson St, Falls Church, VA 22041
4.7
(7 reviews)
"Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroad was very lovely. I was received by the staff extremely well. The gentleman who gave us the briefing and the tour was incredible. We saw people in the art studio working on art projects, we visited the gym and saw peop..."
READ MORE527 University Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Comfort Senior Care Facility was very nice. But I just didn't want to share with anybody. They already have somebody in there. Everything is on one floor. They have somebody there who cooks, cleans, and washes your clothes, but it wasn't for me. You ..."
READ MORE12191 Clipper Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Westminster at Lake Ridge was unbelievable because it's a continuity of care. So, their property was gigantic. We looked in the main building. They had nice apartments. The common areas were beautiful. There were lots of dining areas. They had a pool..."
READ MORE7700 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707
4.6
(14 reviews)
"Wonderful place, wonderful staff every one friendly. Great food and entertainment. beautiful place my friends love it here. Thanks for a great Superbowl party with my love ones. ..."
READ MORE9642 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015
4.5
(22 reviews)
"The food is absolutely delicious. The best food I've ever had at a community and I've been to a lot of communities. The staff is so warm and caring and it seems like they truly care about their residents...."
READ MORE5000 Fairbanks Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311
4.5
(7 reviews)
"The View Alexandria is a beautiful facility, inside and out. It's newly renovated. The rooms and everything were stripped out and put back together. It's got a new floor, new paint, and new showers. Everything looked like it'd be just perfect for an ..."
READ MORE6251 Old Dominion Drive, Mclean, VA 22101
4.5
(7 reviews)
"We toured Vinson Hall Retirement Community. They have a lot to offer. The striking thing for us is they're the only place we've seen that has access to the outdoors from the unit. You have two doors, a hall entrance, and an outside entrance, and that..."
READ MORE3620 Littledale Road, Kensington, MD 20895
4.5
(18 reviews)
"My Mom has been at Kensington Park Senior Living Center for almost two years. She is battling dementia, and the director of memory care has been so accommodating and supportive, helping us understand the disease and coaching us through it. Everyone f..."
READ MORE4435 North Pershing Drive, Arlington, VA 22203
4.4
(11 reviews)
"My uncle was accepted to assisted living at Culpepper Gardens during COVID. He was in his 90's and the management team and staff have been the kindest, most caring group you will ever find. The team goes above and beyond to make the family and res..."
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.
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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....