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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.
If you’re looking to stay social and physically active during your retirement but also need some help with daily tasks, such as getting dressed and making meals, assisted living might fit your needs. Annapolis seniors pay an average of $4,750 per month for such care, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. The cost is within $250 of state and national average prices.
In this guide, we’ll look at how assisted living costs compare across various Maryland cities. We’ll also identify some regional support programs that can help you fully enjoy your retirement years and even pay for senior care.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Maryland. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
In Annapolis, seniors can expect to pay an average of $4,750 per month for assisted living care.
Annapolis is $150 cheaper than the Maryland average of $4,900 on a month-to-month basis, but it is also $250 more expensive than the U.S. average of $4,500.
Hagerstown is the only Maryland city that reports a lower monthly cost than Annapolis; its price point of $4,630 beats Annapolis’ by $120. Salisbury’s cost of $4,980 a month makes it $230 more expensive than Annapolis’ fees. Maryland’s highest average price, $5,248, is reported by Cumberland, making the city’s costs roughly $500 more expensive than Annapolis’ fees for assisted living. Prices are also higher in Washington, D.C., where residents see an average price of $5,948 for assisted living, and in Harrisburg, PA, where the average price is $4,828 a month.
NOTE: Data for Annapolis was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Baltimore, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Maryland.
| 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. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Annapolis area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
