Pleasant Woods
5707 Gwynn Oak Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
"Pleasant Woods is located in Baltimore, MD, in a quiet residential neighborhood flanked by a park and a golf course. Being steps away from a..."
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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5707 Gwynn Oak Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
"Pleasant Woods is located in Baltimore, MD, in a quiet residential neighborhood flanked by a park and a golf course. Being steps away from a..."
READ MORE12606 Meadowood Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904
"Serene Homestead is a warm and cozy eight bed residential assisted living home located off New Hampshire Avenue in the prestigious Meadowood..."
READ MORE4230 Landgreen St, Rockville, MD 20853
"Nacal Home Care is located in Rockville, MD. The home's convenient location close to the Aspen Hill Shopping Center, Wheaton Woods Swiming P..."
READ MORE11814 Pittson Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906
"Dulce Hogar is located in the Wheaton-Glenmont neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD. Here, seniors are just a few minutes away from the Holiday..."
READ MORE12418 Sandal Ln, Bowie, MD 20715
"Unique Care Assisted Living is located within the heart of a residential district in Bowie, MD. The numerous acres of nearby parkland make t..."
READ MORE8001 Middlebury Dr, Pasadena, MD 21122
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maryland Office of Health Care Quality L..."
READ MORE6501 Curry Manor Ct, Bethesda, MD 20817
"The Cottage at Curry Manor is nestled in the community of Bethesda, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Bethesda is home to the Walter Re..."
READ MORE808 E Franklin Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901
"Jose Assisted Living Homes started in 1994 with a single resident named Paula. Paula had been moving quite frequently between various nursin..."
READ MORE2011 Kent Village Drive, Landover, MD 20785
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READ MORE5801 Clover Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
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READ MORE477 Broadneck Road, Annapolis, MD 21409
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READ MORE13022 Ingleside Drive, Beltsville, MD 20705
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READ MORE5247 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
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READ MORE2200 Saranac St, Adelphi, MD 20783
"Newbegin Care Home is in Hyattsville, MD, a close urban suburb of Washington with a population of fewer than 20,000 residents. The facility ..."
READ MORE4187 Solomons Island Rd, Harwood, MD 20776
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READ MORE1210 Downs Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904
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READ MORE2832 Aquarius Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906
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READ MORE6 Clarendon Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21208
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READ MORE4813 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207
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READ MORE2950 Fern Hill Street, Waldorf, MD 20603
"Mandeville House Assisted Living, situated in Waldorf, MD, offers both Assisted Living and Respite Care. The community is designed to provid..."
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.