Senior Living - Fort Washington, MD

See our specialized care listings in Fort Washington, MD below:

• Assisted Living
• Alzheimer's Care
• Independent Living

The city of Fort Washington gives seniors a variety of long term care options to select from with nineteen residential care facilities within the city. Public transportation choices may be limited, making it difficult to get around the city without a car or friend. Should the need arise, there are nursing homes and hospitals in and around Fort Washington.

Assisted Living Amenities & Services

It is important to ask for the amenities required so that you or your loved one can feel relaxed. Some of the amenities provided in Fort Washington care facilities include:

• Doctors are on call
• Alzheimer's care
• Individualized meal options

Fort Washington has a diverse network of facilities that are there for seniors' unique daily needs which can go beyond the normal level of amenities or services. Some arrange for devotional services. Still other senior care facilities provide transportation, or even can provide care like insulin injections. Many facilities also have a number of specialists on staff in the event that advanced care is required, Gerontologists, Psychologists, Podiatrists and Dentists to name a few. Some care facilities offer kosher meals. They also allow some pets, arrange indoor activities, and provide parking. Filipino and Spanish are spoken among the staff or personnel of several senior living facilities in the city.

While not vital, when contacting the facilities in these lists it can be helpful to have the resident's medical history including any insurance, doctor, and contacts for any questions the facility onboarding manager might have. This can aid in planning any specialized care the individual might require.

Senior Living Costs in Fort Washington

The price of residential care facilities can change based on the type of required services, but on average it costs residents approximately $5,600 to $10,100 each month. In contrast, the price for senior care facilities in neighboring Waldorf is up to $5,600 per month. Residents that don't have the means to cover the cost of care may be eligible for financial aid through the state. The list below gives you an idea for costs in cities close to Fort Washington:

Senior Living Average Costs for Cities Nearby

Source: Aggregated from the Genworth 2013, 2015 Cost of Care Survey, state licensing units, and from facility surveys. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, please confirm details with facilities directly.