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Assisted Living in Maryland at a Glance
Patriot Angels partners in Maryland are concentrated in Hagerstown, Frederick and Potomac, with 18 cities in total.
Maryland Assisted Living Costs Compared With VA Benefits
The Maryland median for assisted living is $7,172 a month ($86,070 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 16% above the national median of $6,200. At the maximum benefit of up to $3,845 a month, a qualifying Maryland family would have roughly $3,327 a month left to pay from income or savings.
| Setting | Maryland median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $7,172 | $6,200 | 54% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $6,673 | $6,673 | 58% |
| Adult day care | $2,526 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $12,927 | $9,581 | 30% |
| Nursing home, private room | $14,448 | $10,798 | 27% |
Statewide medians for Maryland from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
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GuideHow to Pay for Assisted LivingComing soonCheck Maryland Aid & Attendance Eligibility
At the Maryland median of $7,172 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 54% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Maryland veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
327,493 Maryland Veterans Who May Be Eligible for Help With Care
Maryland is home to 327,493 veterans, 141,703 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Many Maryland veterans served during Vietnam, Korea, or the Gulf War, all wartime periods for VA Pension, and their surviving spouses can qualify too.
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living Across Maryland
Patriot Angels works with 24 Maryland assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | 3 | 3 |
| Frederick | 3 | 2 |
| Potomac | 2 | 2 |
| Easton | 2 | 2 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 0 |
| Bowie | 1 | 0 |
| Olney | 1 | 1 |
| Owings Mills | 1 | 1 |
Among Maryland partners, the most common operators are Discovery Senior Living (11), Brookdale (4), Elegance Living (3).
Featured Maryland Partners
How Maryland Licenses Assisted Living
Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) licenses assisted living programs in Maryland. License categories in Maryland:
- Assisted Living Program, Level 1 (low)
- Level 2 (moderate)
- Level 3 (high)
- Alzheimer's special care units
What it means for your family: Maryland programs that market Alzheimer's special care units must disclose their services and training. Because 17 of 24 Maryland partners run memory care too, ask early whether a community can keep your loved one as needs change.
Before you sign with a Maryland community, check its record in the OHCQ licensing page.
How Maryland Families Combine VA Benefits With Other Sources
Home and Community-Based Options Waiver
The Community Options Waiver can cover assisted living services; there is a registry and waitlist.
Aid & Attendance in Maryland
The benefit is paid to the Maryland veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Many Maryland families rent out or sell the house. VA counts sale proceeds as assets, so plan the timing.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Maryland. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Maryland City
19 Maryland cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Maryland Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Maryland?
The Maryland statewide median is $7,172 a month, or $86,070 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Maryland?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Maryland assisted living bill, about 54% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Maryland?
Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.
Does Maryland Medicaid cover assisted living?
Home and Community-Based Options Waiver: The Community Options Waiver can cover assisted living services; there is a registry and waitlist.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Maryland?
24 assisted living partners in 18 cities, and 17 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
For services, care levels and tour questions that apply in Maryland and every other state, see the national guide.
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