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Residential care homes in Wicomico may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Wicomico care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Wicomico, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Waldorf, Clinton and Quantico.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Waldorf, Clinton and Quantico.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near Wicomico, MD

Cost of care homes in Wicomico, MD

The average cost of senior living in Wicomico is $4,851 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD with an average of $4,140 per month.

Residential care home costs in Wicomico, MD, vs. nearby cities

Wicomico, MD

$4,851/mo

Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD

$4,140/mo

La Plata, MD

$4,851/mo

Residential care home costs in Wicomico, MD, vs. state and national averages

Wicomico, MD

$4,851/mo

Maryland state

$4,487/mo

U.S. national average

$5,062/mo

Residential care home costs in Wicomico, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$7,011/mo

Memory Care

$8,320/mo

Independent Living

$4,515/mo

Residential Care Home

$4,851/mo

Residential care home costs in Wicomico, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$3,999/mo

Private

$5,362/mo

Senior living costs in Wicomico vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column destination: Wicomico, MD

Column state: Maryland

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Wicomico, MD	Maryland	U.S.
Residential Care Home	$4,851/mo	$4,487/mo	$5,062/mo
Assisted Living	$7,011/mo	$6,910/mo	$5,805/mo
Memory Care	$8,320/mo	$7,996/mo	$6,971/mo
Independent Living	$4,515/mo	$4,064/mo	$3,510/mo

Residential Care Home

Wicomico, MD:$4,851/mo

Maryland:$4,487/mo

U.S.:$5,062/mo

Assisted Living

Wicomico, MD:$7,011/mo

Maryland:$6,910/mo

U.S.:$5,805/mo

Memory Care

Wicomico, MD:$8,320/mo

Maryland:$7,996/mo

U.S.:$6,971/mo

Independent Living

Wicomico, MD:$4,515/mo

Maryland:$4,064/mo

U.S.:$3,510/mo

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Residential care home costs in Wicomico, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly residential care home costs have shifted over the past five years in Wicomico and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Wicomico, MDMD stateNational

Residential care home cost trends in Wicomico, MD

The table below shows how monthly residential care home costs in Wicomico have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column location: Location

Column cost2024: 2024 average cost

Column cost2023: 2023 average cost

Column percentChange: Percent change

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Wicomico, MD	$4,627/mo	$4,360/mo	+6.1%
Maryland	$4,446/mo	$4,333/mo	+2.6%
National	$4,785/mo	$4,707/mo	+1.7%

Wicomico, MD

2024 average cost:$4,627/mo

2023 average cost:$4,360/mo

Percent change:+6.1%

Maryland

2024 average cost:$4,446/mo

2023 average cost:$4,333/mo

Percent change:+2.6%

National

2024 average cost:$4,785/mo

2023 average cost:$4,707/mo

Percent change:+1.7%

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

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What families are saying about residential care home in Wicomico

Recent reviews for residential care home in Wicomico

Amazing Life Assisted Living Services in Fort Washington, MD

4.9

With Covid it's been difficult to get in, but I think they're doing a great job. You will find a very caring staff. They seem to really care about the needs of their patients, and they are extremely friendly and cooperative. The food is delicious. I don't think you could find a happier ...

Avalon House on Gelston Circle in McLean, VA

4.9

I did not see placing my loved one in a facility. We said, "In sickness and in health". It meant I was not capable of caring for my husband in our own home anymore. It was an emotional process for me. I know I am not alone in that whether it means we cannot care for our loved ones in our own ...

Prince of Peace IV in Cheltenham, MD

5.0

I would recommend Prince of Peace IV to others. It feels like home and the environment is pleasing and clean. The move in process was very simple. I rate the care very high, as they notice any small changes in my mother's health and alert me immediately.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and caring family run facilities. Several reviews mention the personal touch of family run senior living communities. For example, at Avalon House on Gelston Circle, the staff members treat residents as if they are part of their own family, and at Avalon House on Dominion Crest, the team goes above and beyond to ensure that ...

Consistent communication and updates. Residents' families appreciate the frequent and clear communication they receive from staff members. At Haven Ridge, the care team keeps families informed about their loved ones' needs and changes, while at Mike-William Assisted Living Facility Oxon-Hi, the manager is responsive to phone calls ...

Comfortable and homelike environments. Many residents and their families praise the warm and cozy atmosphere of the senior living communities. For instance, at Avalon House on Cawdor Court, the house always smells good, and the rooms are clean and tidy. At Ameristar Assisted Living, the facility is well-kept, and the staff makes ...

Personalized care for unique needs. Several reviews highlight the individualized attention that staff members provide to residents with unique care requirements. For example, at Avalon House on Dominion Crest, the team cares for residents as if they were family, and at Avalon House on Laburnum Street, the facility accommodates ...

Helpful and accommodating staff. Reviews consistently praise the helpfulness and accommodating nature of community staff members. At Avalon House of Hardwood Lane, the team attends to residents' needs in the middle of the night, and at Nacal Home Care, they are willing to work with families to meet their loved ones' needs.

Welcoming and social community atmosphere. Residents and their families appreciate the opportunities for socialization and community engagement. At Avalon House on Woodacre Drive, the staff organizes activities to encourage residents to interact, and at Avalon House on Cawdor Court, they make sure family members can visit and join in ...

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