Assisted Living Communities in Lanham, Maryland

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...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Lanham, MD and Nearby Cities

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

Paying for Assisted Living in Lanham, MD

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lanham

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.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Lanham, MD

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Lanham

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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lanham

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.