Lanham sits in Prince George’s County just 15 miles outside Washington, D.C. Small but densely populated, this city accommodates senior residents through access to 737 assisted living...
To help you find the right residential care solution for your needs, our directory contains 2859 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in and around Lanham. Based on feedback, we find an overall quality score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars among these facilities.
12408 Keynote Lane , Bowie, MD 20715
5.0
(2 reviews)
My husband has moved into Prestige Place Assisted Living in Bowie. It's everything I have always dreamed of as far as placing someone in a residential facility. It is beautiful and clean. The staff members are very caring. My husband is comfortable ...
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13221 Ovalstone Ln, Bowie, MD 20715
5.0
(1 reviews)
Ovalstone is a residential care home. It's similar to a nursing home, but it's in an actual home. Right now, there are three patients who are there. We chose it because of the cost. In addition to that, when you walk into the place, it looks really n...
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13833 Overton Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20904
5.0
(2 reviews)
This is one of a kind, very well run assisted living home, with highly qualified staff full of compassion. I found a home and a family here. The staff are not only highly skilled, but also highly trained and very full of compassion. I have been to o...
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3916 Pinkney Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215
5.0
(3 reviews)
My mother moved into Hands Full of Love Assisted Living. It is a great place. They've got good food. They take good care, and they're kind. I would rate them very good because they keep me informed, and I can talk to my mother whenever I want to. My ...
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3404 Sharp Rd, Glenwood, MD 21738
5.0
(1 reviews)
this beautiful small assisted living facility in a peaceful nature area perfect for retirement. the owner who gave me a tour was very nice and didn't try to pressure me to move in, which i really appreciated. It's unfortunate that the location was to...
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7404 Ben Drive, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
5.0
(1 reviews)
The one we visited and chose was Mike-William in Oxon Hill. There seemed to be individual type of caring for making sure that people got the kind of food they wanted to eat and that they were engaged in various activities, interacted with others, and...
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6207 Joyce Drive, Temple Hills, MD 20748
5.0
(6 reviews)
My mother-in-law is at Lifesprings Eldercare #2. She's in full care because she needs everything. Every time I go, the facility is clean. There's no smell. My mother-in-law is clean. She has plenty of food to eat. I have no complaints about the sta...
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8945 Little River Trpk., Fairfax, VA 22031
5.0
(4 reviews)
Jenny and Paul run a wonderful 3 residence group home in Fairfax. Jenny is a licensed geriatric nurse and meticulous about the processes and people assigned to take care of Mom. Flor is the caregiver tasked with most of Mom's care (feeding, bathing...
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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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6533 Ashlawn Ct, Springfield, VA 22150
5.0
(1 reviews)
Very grateful to have been referred to this wonderful facility. My mother resided here for three years. I never had to worry about her surroundings or care. Everyone there is treated like family. After three years at Sunrise, finding this place was...
$6,000
2521 Mosher Street, Baltimore, MD 21216
5.0
(1 reviews)
The friendly and professional atmosphere at Charm City ALF is unsurpassed. In 19 years of caring for assisted living residents, I have not seen another facility more dedicated to providing excellence in resident care, comfort and great food. The phys...
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9608 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 ...
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2812 Viceroy Ave, District Heights, MD 20747
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mother is doing fine at A Father Love. It's excellent, it's real clean, and they keep her real clean. The staff is friendly. They don't have a lot of people running in and out. There are two or three people there that take care of them. There are ...
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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. ...
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13305 Burkhart Street, Silver Spring, MD 20904
5.0
(1 reviews)
I chose Magnolia House Assisted Living for Mom. First of all, it's a one-level ranch. Secondly, they have a nurse practitioner, a registered nurse, and an aide available daily. It's very clean. They worked with me on pricing, and it just seemed like ...
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6604 Adrian St, New Carrollton, MD 20784
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mother-in-law moved into Ameristar Assisted Living II. It's a small home, so it has a more homey feel. The staff is very caring and patient. I can talk directly to the people who take care of her, express our concerns or say things that we want do...
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6712 Bostwick Dr, Springfield, VA 22151
5.0
(3 reviews)
My mother was a resident at Crystal Gardens #1 on Bostwick Drive in Springfield. I can't express in words our regard for the staff of this super caring facility. There is room for only six residents and that makes the care much more personal and ke...
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4101 Chelmont Lane, Bowie, MD 20715
5.0
(1 reviews)
I didn't have any problems with Ne'ville's Assisted Living (Ne'ville's Llc). The rooms were very adequate, private, large, well-kept and very nice. They have movies, card games, and entertainment. The staff is very nice, efficient, and accommodating....
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5741 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228
5.0
(1 reviews)
I liked the people here. They were very, very nice. The manager was very nice to me and she answered all my questions. She showed me several different types of rooms and they were exceptional. That gave me a sense that they take care of their people ...
$3,900
2346 Greenbrier Way, Vienna, VA 22182
5.0
(1 reviews)
My dad moved to Tysons Woods on Greenbrier. It's very clean, very bright, and very welcoming. There's a lot of common area space. The staff was very professional, very friendly, and very solicitous to my father. I think there are at least four privat...
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The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates that assisted living in Lanham costs around $7,348 per month, which exceeds the state median by about $400. Further out from the Washington, D.C., region, costs tend to run lower. For example, facilities charge approximately $5,800 in Hagerstown and around $5,027 in Cumberland. Costs run even lower in Salisbury, where seniors pay roughly $4,899.
Lanham
$7,348
Maryland
$6,900
The United States
$5,350
Cumberland
$5,027
Hagerstown
$5,800
Baltimore
$6,650
Salisbury
$4,899
The state of Maryland pays for assisted living services in Level II and Level III ALPs through the Medicaid 1915(c)Home and Community-Based Options Waiver Program. There is also a Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy Program funded by the state.
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 Lanham, assisted living communities charge around $7,348 per month. This price runs thousands of dollars below local nursing home fees, which come in at about $12,623 for shared rooms. However, nonresidential care typically costs less. For example, agencies charge approximately $5,911 for in-home care and around $6,292 for home health care, and seniors who opt for adult day health care pay roughly $2,275.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Caree
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$7,348
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,623
Note: Since data for Lanham is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., instead.
Navigating senior care options can be a challenge, but seniors in Lanham can reach out to numerous agencies and programs for personalized assistance. The following resource table features organizations that provide health insurance options counseling, legal assistance and information and referrals for community-based services to supplement what older adults obtain in assisted living.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging and Disabilities Services Division | (301) 265-8450 | This division serves as the local Area Agency on Aging for Lanham and surrounding cities. It has a broad array of free programs for those aged 60 and over, including health insurance options counseling, health promotion programs and long-term care ombudsman services. |
| Senior Services | (301) 446-3400 | The county’s Department of Parks and Recreation has special programming for those aged 60 and over. Through Senior Services, older adults in the community participate in social, educational and recreational activities that support holistic wellness. Older adults may also become involved with several clubs, including chess clubs, the Mature Adult Club and Harmony Hallers. |
| Office of Veterans Affairs | (301) 780-8260 | The Office of Veterans Affairs advocates on behalf of older veterans in the Lanham region by helping them obtain the benefits and services they’re entitled to. Through this office, veterans can apply for pension programs and Aid and Attendance or get help with obtaining health insurance and VA medical services. |
| State Health Insurance Assistance Program | (301) 265-8471 | Seniors in Lanham can call the state’s SHIP hotline for one-on-one assistance with understanding their Medicare coverage and determining whether they’re eligible for Medicaid, which can help pay for assisted living. |
| RSVP | (301) 265-8450 | RSVP provides volunteer opportunities for older adults that help them use their experience and interests to serve the community. Volunteer opportunities may be in-person or virtual and may include tutoring local children, providing administrative or managerial support for local charities and making friendly phone calls to housebound members of the community. |
Lanham-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.
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