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Once known as the Athens of America, Annapolis is a coastal city situated on the Chesapeake Bay and the capital of the state of Maryland. Nearly 40,000 people call Annapolis home, and seniors aged 65 and older make up 15.1% of the city’s population. Annapolis has a humid, subtropical climate with hot summers and cool winters, making it an attractive place for anyone who enjoys the changing of the seasons.
In addition to a charming East Coast atmosphere, seniors have plentiful opportunities for recreation and leisure in Annapolis. The city is the home of the United States Naval Academy, has a thriving theatre scene, more than 40 public parks and a vibrant historic district that dates back to 1695.
Furthermore, Annapolis is in close proximity to world-class health care facilities, including Johns Hopkins Hospital, which is ranked the fifth-best hospital in the country for geriatrics. The median monthly cost of assisted living in Annapolis is $4,225.
Note: Data for Annapolis was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Baltimore, was used instead.
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At a median monthly cost of $4,225, the cost of assisted living care in Annapolis is slightly below the statewide average cost. Assisted living costs in Annapolis are only $174 higher than the national average of $4,051 per month. Prices also vary widely in neighboring states. For instance, the median cost of assisted living in the District of Columbia is a substantial $11,288. In Pennsylvania, it’s more affordable at $3,913. New Jersey has an average monthly cost of $6,400.
Assisted living costs in other Maryland cities vary widely. South of Annapolis, the monthly median cost of assisted living care in California is $6,263, while in the Eastern Shore region, costs average $5,250 in Salisbury. Prices are lower in the northern part of the state such as Hagerstown ($4,050) and Cumberland ($3,750).
Maryland’s Medicaid program operates several waiver programs to provide necessary home and community-based services for older adults, including financial assistance for assisted living. One such waiver, the Home and Community-Based Options Waiver, offers community services and supports such as behavioral consultation, case management and nutritional services. The Assisted Living Subsidy Program provides financial assistance for eligible residents.
Learn more about waiver programs, the Assisted Living Subsidy Program, eligibility and application processes at our Assisted Living in Maryland page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Department of Aging and Disabilities | (410) 222-4257 (local)(410) 767-4257 (statewide) | As part of the Maryland Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Aging and Disability Services aims to improve the quality of life for older adults, individuals with disabilities and caregivers. The department plans and oversees a broad range of programs and services including but not limited to assisted living programs, meal delivery, caregiver support, respite care, senior activity centers, senior nutrition, state health insurance assistance, tax assistance and a taxi voucher program. |
| Annapolis Vet Center | (410) 605-7826 | For Maryland seniors who’ve served in the U.S. military, local Veterans Affairs centers such as the Annapolis Vet Center are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and behavioral health services. These services may include individual and group counseling, alcohol and drug abuse assessment, community outreach, education and referral to other VA services. |
| Annapolis Senior Activity Center | (410) 222-1818 | Part of the Department of Aging and Disabilities, the Annapolis Senior Activity Center offers a range of educational programs, recreational activities, health screenings and classes, as well as social events for seniors. There are six additional senior centers in Anne Arundel County that offer similar programs to those offered by the Annapolis Senior Activity Center. |
| Assisted Living Subsidy Program | (410) 222-4257 | The Assisted Living Subsidy Program provides some financial assistance to qualified residents of approved four to 16-bed assisted living facilities. To be eligible, residents must be ages 62 or older, meet income and asset eligibility requirements and be evaluated for personal care needs. |
| Home Delivered Meals | (410) 222-4257 | Part of the Department of Aging and Disabilities, the Home Delivered Meals for Senior Citizens program delivers nutritional meals to Maryland seniors Monday through Friday either on a long-term basis or temporary basis. |
| Living Well | (410) 222-4257 | Living Well offers free workshops on how to manage chronic conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Workshops are held at various Senior Activity Centers in Anne Arundel County. |
| Anne Arundel County Paratransit Transportation Services | (410) 222-0022 | The Office of Transportation offers a paratransit service throughout Anne Arundel County for residents 65 and older and individuals 18 and older with disabilities. All transportation is curb-to-curb, not door-to-door, and provided Monday through Sunday except holidays. |
Annapolis assisted living communities must comply with state laws and regulations pertaining to health and safety standards, staffing, medication administration and accommodations. Visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page to learn more about these laws and regulations.