Friendship Place
6348 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD 21044
"Friendship Place is conveniently located just 30 miles outside of Washington, D.C., in Columbia, Maryland. Although the town has a populatio..."
READ MOREUpper Marlboro sits on the Western Branch of the Patuxent River and serves as the seat of Prince George’s County. According to 2024 senior care cost information, assisted living facilities in this city levy a monthly fee of around $7,348, with local rates surpassing Maryland’s median of $6,900. To provide access to a diverse range of options, there are 521 assisted living communities in and around Upper Marlboro.
You can get an in-depth look at local assisted living facilities by reading through the 2174 reviews reviews in our directory, which contribute to an overall quality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
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6348 Sunny Spring, Columbia, MD 21044
"Friendship Place is conveniently located just 30 miles outside of Washington, D.C., in Columbia, Maryland. Although the town has a populatio..."
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In Upper Marlboro, the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows the median cost of assisted living at around $7,348 per month. This price exceeds the national norm of $5,350 and Maryland’s baseline rate of $6,900, and it tracks well above costs in neighboring cities. In Cumberland, for example, rates hover near $5,027, and in Salisbury, facilities charge about $2,450 less.
Upper Marlboro
$7,348
Maryland
$6,900
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.
Assisted living costs in Upper Marlboro come in near $7,348 per month, making it one of the city's more expensive senior care solutions. By comparison, seniors spend around $6,292 for home health care, and in-home care agencies charge roughly $5,911. Adult day health care services cost around $2,275, although nursing home rates run higher at approximately $12,623. Â
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$7,348
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$12,623
Note: Since data for Upper Marlboro is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., instead.
Seniors and their families may seek assistance from many free or low-cost community resources provided by the city of Upper Marlboro and the state of Maryland. Seniors can learn more about finding the right assisted living home and receive financial aid to pay for fees or participate in different programs to enhance their physical, social and financial well-being.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Maryland Department of Aging | (410)-767-1100 | The state’s Department of Aging administers several outreach programs to make Maryland more senior-friendly. The state funds programs for area communities to enhance the lives of area seniors, including providing financial and physical support and providing health screenings and information about topics that affect the elderly. |
Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (410) 313-6423 | The office of the long-term care ombudsman is tasked with protecting the interests of those in long-term care homes, including investigating complaints made by families on behalf of residents or by residents themselves. Representatives of this agency also help local seniors find the right assisted living home for their needs, offering unbiased evaluations of each community and helping families with the application and transition processes. |
DC Shares | (202) 332-2595 | DC Shares is a medical equipment loan closet open to Washington, D.C., and Prince George County residents. The loan closet provides indefinite loans of durable medical equipment, including prosthetics, walkers, canes, wheelchairs, shower benches, toileting chairs, and blood pressure cuffs. |
Maryland Legal Aid | (866) 635-2948 | Local attorneys offer pro bono services for elderly residents who cannot afford their own. Lawyers represent seniors in cases of elder abuse or neglect or on their behalf in landlord-tenant disputes. Other services include divorce and bankruptcy filing and drafting wills and trusts, living wills and durable or temporary power of attorney. |
Prince George County Adult Services | (301) 265-8450 | Prince George County has several programs for older adults and their caretakers, including caregiver respite and training, health and wellness services, including dental services for seniors and helps with placement in long-term care. |
Upper Marlboro-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.
Assisted Living
Tawana
5.0
Review of Abundantly Blessed Assisted Living
My aunt has moved to Abundantly Blessed Assisted Living. We like it because it's an assisted living facility in a home so it's small and very nice. It's new, I think they just started. I haven't...
Provider response
Hello Tawana! Thank you so much for this warm and kind review of our facility and staff. Your aunt is receiving loving, high-quality care every day. So happy that you feel comfortable when you...
Assisted Living
Alma Holley
5.0
Review of Abundantly Blessed Assisted Living
The staff provides a lot of love and support to the residents in a beautiful home. Just the place to entrust your family member.
Provider response
Hello Ms. Alma, I want to thank you for coming out to tour our community. Grateful for your kind word's and vote of confidence. We certainly look forward to serving our seniors with love and...