AlfredHouse Rebecca
9910 River Road, Potomac, MD 20854
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My overall impression of Rebecca House is good. The staff is very nice. My dad stays in his room and doesn't do anything, but his room is nice...."
READ MORELanham 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 724 assisted living facilities within its limits and in adjacent communities. In 2024, these facilities typically charge around $7,348 per month, which runs about $2,000 above the national median.
To help you find the right residential care solution for your needs, our directory contains 2755 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.
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9910 River Road, Potomac, MD 20854
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My overall impression of Rebecca House is good. The staff is very nice. My dad stays in his room and doesn't do anything, but his room is nice...."
READ MORE4656 Livingston Rd, Washington, DC 20032
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Livingston Place at Southern Ave and I like that on each floor, they had different types of rooms for the residents to have something to do. For instance, the fifth floor had a pool room. The fourth floor has a lounge area, like a little kit..."
READ MORE3023 Arundel On the Bay Road # A, Annapolis, MD 21403
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is staying at HeartHomes at Bay Ridge. She's on level 2 memory care. She can still feed and dress herself, but she needs reminding. She needs help brushing her teeth, and she needs help with medicine. We've been pleased with the care she's ..."
READ MORE11805 Wayne Ridge Street, Fulton, MD 20759
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The Montclaire Manor was suggested by a social worker from a hospital my mom was in, so I went with it. Mom seems to like the community, so we’re going to leave her there. It’s working out well for her so far. The staff is very good. She shares a roo..."
READ MORE3855 Greenspring Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21211
4.0
(16 reviews)
"My in-laws will be moving into Noble Senior Living at Baltimore. They have, as of this month, got rid of the memory care, which is OK. They're working on updating everything. They're moving into the assisted living part and that's all they have there..."
READ MORE1335 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom stayed in the Jarher Senior Center. The staff was good and nice. The room is a private one. It has a good bathroom. The bed is comfortable. Mom talked to new friends, and she looks happy staying there. Everything looks good, but it's just out ..."
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12700 Hoven Lane, Bowie, MD 20716
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Cridge Home Care Assisted Living III. I like that it's small so you get more attention from the residents. There are nurse visits several times a week, so that's helpful. They're good at keeping me abreast of how well my mom'..."
READ MORE7756 Catherine Ave, Pasadena, MD 21122
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My brother has moved into Sadie's Serenity Creekside. The lady that runs it is very good. It's a house, and she has four people in there. She seems to be okay. I'm not there the whole time, but it seems like she takes very good care of them. However,..."
READ MORE7755 Outing Ave, Pasadena, MD 21122
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I walked into the assisted living facility with my boyfriend to visit his aunt who had recebtly been moved there and was immediatly greeted by friendly front desk attendants. The room where my boyfriends aunt was staying was clean and cute, the staff..."
READ MORE11584 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton, MD 20759
4.0
(8 reviews)
"My mom is in the assisted living of Arbor Terrace Fulton. So far it has been very, very good. The facilities are nice. They are involved in getting the residents to engage in activities and things like that. They have a doctor on the premises, so eve..."
READ MORE3001 Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I am currently living at Fort Lincoln Senior Citizen's Village, but it can be better. There are no amenities here. The rooms are decent, but I could stay in a little more room than what I have. The apartment itself is not that bad. The staff here is ..."
READ MORE2020 Featherbed Ln, Baltimore, MD 21207
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother lives at Park View At Woodlawn. It's independent living; it's just like an apartment. You have to buy your own food, cook your own food, and have your own toiletries. Some agencies come around with helpful things like if you need paper towe..."
READ MORE848 South Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228
4.0
(4 reviews)
"Mom is at Brightview Rolling Hills and they are just fabulous. It was the first place we looked at. They are exceptional in friendliness and creativity. Even the housekeepers are just wonderful at trying to take care of the people there. They have at..."
READ MORE2163 Davidsonville Rd, Gambrills, MD 21054
4.0
(3 reviews)
"The rooms are small but with people living have a small bath room for their own pivate use. Assited living facilities that I looked at offered-two people to aroom with just a snki ans toilet to use. The small bathrooms at Hold-are clean with plenty ..."
READ MORE9109 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133
4.0
(8 reviews)
"Patapsco Valley takes exceptionally good care of its residents. My mother, who is late stage Alzheimer’s, has been at this facility since 2013. Her medical care has been thorough and consistent. She is always clean, tucked comfortably in bed, and..."
READ MORE5809 Highgate Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Howell's Care l was nice and clean, and there was no odor. The people who work there seemed to be OK, and they were smiling. The staff during the tour was very friendly, and she let me go upstairs. There were a couple of people upstairs in their room..."
READ MORE2200 Pleasant Villa Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My Grandmother moved to LifeSpring from living at home on her own. We thought she would have a hard time adjusting but it was just the opposite. She loves doing activities and enjoys meals with friends instead of eating alone. Great decision to move ..."
READ MORE7520 Surratts Rd, Clinton, MD 20735
4.0
(3 reviews)
"I was very hesitant recommending this facility to my loved one due to the bad reviews. Turned out it was a great experience. From the touring to discharge everyone was great and very caring. They always attends to the needs of our loved one and that ..."
READ MORE2101 Whittier Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited Judy's Place Assisted Living. After we did the contract and the paperwork we were able to do a virtual tour initially, and then my sister went in yesterday evening to tour the actual room where my grandmother will be. They had the chair li..."
READ MORE7102 Bells Mill Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I would consider Larmax Homes. It's the one I had an actual in-person tour of. I like the house a great deal. It was small but the room that was available was too small, that's why I didn't choose it. They had us touring very carefully. We wore masks..."
READ MOREThe 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 |
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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.