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Located in and serving as the seat of Charles County, La Plata offers access to 179 assisted living facilities within its limits and nearby. Cost information from 2024 puts assisted living...
To help you determine whether assisted living in La Plata fits your needs, our directory provides an in-depth look at local facilities through 1013 reviews reviews. This reflects a typical quality score of 3.2 out of 5 stars stars.
179 Results
2133 Montgomery Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22191
4.1
(27 reviews)
"I toured Potomac Place Assisted Living and Memory Care. The management was really good. The grounds were well-kept. The people who lived there seemed to enjoy it. They had good amenities like how they take them out to different activities and things ..."
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900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22203
4.1
(23 reviews)
"We like The Jefferson very much for its location. The Jefferson is located right in the Ballston section of Arlington. You can walk across the street and be at the Target. You could walk in any direction within half a block, and you'll be able to be ..."
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2620 Main Line Blvd., Alexandria, VA 22301
4.0
(3 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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1330 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
4.0
(19 reviews)
"The Residences at Thomas Circle was great. I have nothing against it. I was really surprised. It was nice. It's a beautiful place. The person who greeted me on the tour was wonderful. I thought the place was just what I wanted and just what I needed...."
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1612 Brookside Rd, Mclean, VA 22101
4.0
(2 reviews)
"For the past 10+ years, I have been overseeing the care of my 89-year-old mother, who has multiple physical disabilities, and Potomac House is the third assisted living facility she has lived in. Without hesitation, I can say that Potomac House’s ass..."
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330 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
3.8
(11 reviews)
"I really liked Sunrise of Falls Church because it was very clean and well lit and had a nice layout in the dining hall. The folks were very friendly and professional. I was impressed that they had a community dog, which, I think, was a nice feature. ..."
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5920 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22205
3.7
(29 reviews)
"I liked Sunrise at Bluemont Park. They had more outdoor areas than the others, but I didn't feel that my parents are going to be using that because they were both incapable of moving themselves around. The layout was nice, the facility was nice, and ..."
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8033 Holland Road, Alexandria, VA 22306
3.6
(22 reviews)
"We chose Sunrise of Mount Vernon because it's close to where my brother was living and because they can care for him. They're just very friendly and very attentive, and they're full-service. They're what we needed for him. The staff are communicative..."
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3978 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602
3.5
(6 reviews)
"I toured Angel Living. The facility was nice and had a nice setup. The staff was very friendly, and knowledgeable, and showed me around everything. They had safety precautions on the doors...."
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4418 MacArthur Boulevard NW, Washington, DC 20007
"Nestled in the heart of picturesque and historic Palisades, The Fitzgerald is a boutique community designed for discerning seniors who relis..."
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8111 Holly Ln, Clinton, MD 20735
"Who We Are Welcome to ADVENT HOME ASSISTED LIVING—a vibrant community designed for individuals seeking a comfortable and welcoming home. ..."
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4813 Virginia St, Alexandria, VA 22312
"Sunshine Assisted Living is a nurse-owned and licensed Assisted Living Facility certified by the Department of Social Service. Founded in 20..."
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3440 Berkeley Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
" Benchmark at Alexandria ? Alexandrias newest senior living community featuring exceptional care and upscale amenities. Located in the vibr..."
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7991 Terry Dr, Port Tobacco, MD 20677
"We provide a patient centered care to our resident, our staff undergo training on basic food safety and Emergency disasters, also training o..."
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3362 Hall Creek Lane, Owings, MD 20736
"Discover complete peace of mind when you place loved ones in the care of Caribbean Breeze Assisted Living in Huntingtown and Owings, Marylan..."
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10402 Meadow Ridge Lane, Bowie, MD 20721
"SureHealth Senior Living strives everyday to fulfill its commitment to providing the best care possible for your elderly loved one. As we a..."
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900 5th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This large low-income senior living complex is part of a recent renovation, located near the new baseball stadium. The surrounding area has been revitalized completely, so many amenities are now accessible nearby. It's also close to the highway, trai..."
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8607 North Drive, Clinton, MD 20735
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We were looking for an assisted living home for our elderly aunt. The owner of Northview Assisted Living gave our family a very inclusive tour of the home (where she lives). We were impressed with the fact that the owner lives there and it just see..."
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4918 LaSalle Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Malta House has activities. So, they seemed pretty active with their residents. I liked that they offer different types of services like outdoor activities and even spiritual services for residents who might prefer. It's a very homey environment. The..."
READ MOREIn La Plata, the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that assisted living rates hover near $7,348 per month, indicating an increase of about $450 over the state median and $2,000 over the national baseline. By comparison, care costs in other cities across the state tend to run lower. For example, seniors in Cumberland see monthly assisted living expenses of around $5,027, while rates in Salisbury trend near $4,899.
La Plata
$7,348
Maryland
$6,900
United States
$5,350
Salisbury
$4,899
Baltimore
$6,650
Hagerstown
$5,800
Cumberland
$5,027
Maryland’s Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy (SALGHS) program provides seniors who are unable to live independently with subsidies to support the cost of personal care, daily meals and 24-hour supervision in smaller ALPs licensed for four to 16 residents. The Community Options and Community First Choice Medicaid Waivers also cover services received in assisted living. Some seniors may also be eligible for the Optional State Supplement.
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.
Assisted living costs in La Plata trend higher than rates for most other senior care solutions, with residents paying around $7,348 for care. Although nursing homes have standard monthly fees of about $12,623 for semi-private rooms, nonresidential alternatives cost less. For example, agencies charge around $5,911 for in-home care and roughly $6,292 for home health care. Adult day health care facilities charge even less, around $2,275 for services.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$7,348
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$12,623
Note: Since data for La Plata is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., instead.
There are many organizations serving older adults in La Plata. These service providers help seniors with benefit applications, offer advice and support and may also be able to assist with long-term care planning or provide practical help to seniors still living within the community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging | (301) 934-9305 | The Department of Community Services Aging and Human Services Division is the designated Area Agency on Aging for La Plata. The agency oversees a variety of services for older adults in the town and surrounding areas, including congregate nutrition, options counseling for those considering their long-term care plans and help with applying for benefits and tax exemptions. |
| Maryland Access Point | (844) 627-5465 | Maryland Access Point helps older adults understand their long-term care options and prepare a plan for the future. The service is offered free of charge and helps users understand the different home and community-based services available to them, as well as offering help with financial planning, benefits and more advanced supportive services such as assisted living and nursing home care. |
| Legal Advice Hotline | (240) 216-9113 | The Charles County Circuit Court offers a legal advice hotline that provides free limited legal advice. Seniors can call the helpline to request advice about civil legal issues such as housing and benefits disputes. The helpline is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. four days a week, and consultations are typically 15 minutes long. |
La Plata-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Maryland are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Rahn
5.0
Review of Sagepoint Senior Living Services
My grandmother moved into Sagepoint Senior Living Services 3 weeks ago. It is a very nice, clean, and modern facility. The staff is friendly. They are responsive to our needs. The meals are OK....
Assisted Living
Caring315108
5.0
Review of Richard R. Clark Senior Center
I am merely a visitor at the Clark Senior Center. They have many activities and various facilities to accommodate lots of fun! The entertainment I have attended has been outstanding, accompanied...
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