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AssistedLiving.org spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Rockville area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

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COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in Rockville

For assisted living communities, COVID-19 rules and regulations are typically set at the state level. You can view specific rules on our guide to assisted living in MD. These rules change often, and many communities have policies in place that go above and beyond what’s required by the state, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more.

How to Pay for Assisted Living in Rockville

In Rockville, assisted living costs an average of $5,948 per month. This is significantly higher than the Maryland state average of $4,900 and the national median of $4,500.

Assisted Living in Rockville vs. Nearby Cities

At $5,948 per month. Rockville is the most expensive city for assisted living in Maryland by a long way. The closest one for cost is Cumberland, which is $700 a month cheaper at an average of $5,248. In Maryland, the most affordable option is Hagerstown at $4,630. The average senior in the state capital of Baltimore pays $4,750, and those in the nearby city of Salisbury pay $4,980 per month for assisted living.

  • Rockville: $5,948
  • Maryland: $4,900
  • National: $4,500
  • Cumberland: $5,248
  • Hagerstown: $4,630
  • Baltimore: $4,750
  • Salisbury: $4,980

Assisted Living vs. Other Types of Care in Rockville

Assisted living may not be the best option for all seniors. Those living in Rockville have a choice of senior care options throughout the city. The lowest cost option is adult day care, at $2,282 per month. Both home care and home health care are the next options on the cost scale, at $5,339 each. Nursing home care is best suited to seniors requiring full-time nursing care, and it is the most expensive option at $11,467 for a semiprivate room.

  • Adult day care: $2,282
  • Assisted living: $5,948
  • Home care: $5,339
  • Home health care: $5,339
  • Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $11,467

Note: Data for Rockville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Rockville

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Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner
Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Other Ways to Pay for Assisted Living in Rockville

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Rockville.

Free and Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources for Seniors in Rockville

Rockville is home to a number of services and resources to improve the lives of its senior community. These resources may be of interest to those in assisted living communities.

Resource Contact Service
Montgomery County Senior Services (240) 777-3000 Montgomery County provides a range of services to assist seniors in the area. It advocates on behalf of seniors to make the county age-friendly and a place where they can reach their full potential. The Montgomery County Government offers services such as tax assistance, caregiver support and volunteer programs.
City of Rockville Senior Center (240) 314-8800 The City of Rockville runs a senior center that services residents aged 60 and older. The Positive Aging Program runs workshops and individual counseling sessions to help seniors manage stress and learn to cope with the aging process. Nutritious meals are served each day from Monday to Friday to seniors attending activities or classes in the center.
Maryland Department of Aging (800) 243-3425 The Maryland Department of Aging aims to improve the lives of seniors across the state of Maryland. It assists local area agencies on aging in providing services for seniors and offers some services throughout the state. The department runs a durable medical equipment reuse program that lets seniors access equipment for a small fee or for free. The long-term care ombudsman program protects the rights and promotes the well-being of seniors in long-term care facilities.
City of Rockville Senior Services (240) 314-5000 The City of Rockville provides a number of services to assist seniors living in the community. A shuttle bus offers free door-to-door transport for seniors aged 60 and over. It offers health education classes and regular health checkups. Additional services include congregate meals, volunteer opportunities, financial counseling and assistance and home modifications.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Rockville

Assisted Living Communities in Rockville are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined by the state. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

Laws and regulations for assisted living in Maryland

The Top Assisted Living Communities in the Rockville Area

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Rockville area, our team of researchers:

  • Sorted through 91 communities using our unique methodology
  • Spent over 15 hours researching assisted living communities in Rockville
  • Read more than 725 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Rockville is $5,948, which is considerably higher than the state average of $4,900 and also higher than than the national average of $4,500.

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Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner
Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Jonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Rockville, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 91 communities in the Rockville area.

Our Methodology

It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

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Facility Features (40%)

Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc

Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.

Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)

Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.

Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.

Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.

Location (20%)

Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.

Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older
adults, air quality, climate.

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