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The Cost of Assisted Living in Potomac, MD and Nearby Cities
Potomac has some of the highest assisted living costs in the state. The city of California and its surrounding area is the only place more expensive, at an estimated $6,200 per month. Baltimore, the state’s biggest city, is quite a bit cheaper at $5,000 per month. Hagerstown, which costs $4,500 per month, has the least expensive assisted living costs in Maryland.
Potomac
$6,000
Maryland
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Baltimore
$5,000
Hagerstown
$4,500
California
$6,200
Paying for Assisted Living in Potomac
The estimated cost for assisted living in Potomac is $6,000 per month. This figure is higher than the average for Maryland as a whole, which is $5,000 per month, and higher than the United States collectively, which is $4,300 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Potomac
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 Potomac, MD
In Potomac, assisted living offers an attractive balance of price and level of care, putting it in the middle of the pack of senior care options in terms of cost. Adult day health care is the most affordable care option at an estimated price of $1,744. Homemaker services and home health aides cost about $1,233-$1,400 less per month than assisted living. At $11,726 per month for a semiprivate room, nursing homes are the most expensive type of care in Potomac.
Homemaker Services
$4,601
Home Health Aide
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,744
Assisted Living Facility
$6,000
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,726
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$13,059
Free Assisted Living Resources in Potomac
A variety of public and private resources are available in Potomac and Montgomery County that can make assisted living issues easier for families. Applications for programs, as well as more information, are available through the contacts listed in the following table.
Potomac residents aged 50 and over can contact CAR to schedule a trip anywhere within the Washington D.C. metro area. The reason for travel can include medical appointments and errands to social activities and more. Representatives at CAR also help older adults sign up for local transportation programs, which can help them save money on trips to and from assisted living facilities. If a senior takes a trip on any Ride On or MetroBus route, that portion of their journey will be free.
The Ombudsman for Montgomery County serves the interests of seniors at 183 assisted living facilities located throughout the county, including the 21 communities in Potomac. In addition to taking reports of abuse, Ombudsman volunteers are available to resolve problems and ensure that local facilities are maintaining high standards. This program has received national recognition.
Potomac Community Village is a nonprofit organization that connects seniors in need with local programs, events and services. Their volunteers help with a variety of tasks, including computer repairs, errand running, transportation and pet care. Some services require membership, but fees may be waived on a case-by-case basis. One of their objectives is to prevent placement in a nursing home whenever possible.
The Senior Centers located in Montgomery County host several programs that adults in Potomac assisted living communities can use to improve their health, happiness and creativity. These include wellness services, long-term care referrals, volunteer opportunities and excursions to destinations all over the Mid-Atlantic region. The Holiday Park location is right across the border from Potomac in Rockville.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Potomac
Potomac-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.
The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Potomac is 182, which is below the national average of 323.
There is heavy traffic congestion with a below average crash rate of 4.
At $2,956, the average cost of housing in Potomac is above the nationwide average of $1,442
Potomac offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.46.
In Potomac, 76.4% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is below the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 7 local transit vehicles per hour. This is less than the national average of 8.
Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 74% in Potomac – this is higher the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 138 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is more the national average of 82.
According to Caring.com’s 2022 Senior Living Report which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Potomac ranked in the bottom of the pack. It’s overall rank was 247th, and it scored the best in Health Care, while it’s lowest score was for Affordability.
In Potomac, the number of parks is less than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is above the average.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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After a lengthy search, we found the perfect home for Mom that checked all the boxes: Safe, clean, attentive staff, home-cooked meals, happy residents and conveniently located near family. The...
I thought the tour I had at Serenity Gardens Assisted Living was very good. It was a converted single-family home that they had made into assisted living, and they could accommodate a maximum of 5...
Brookdale Potomac was good. The staff was very informative, very friendly, and very welcoming. The rooms were very nice. It was our second choice. It looked a little older than the other one we...