What assisted living costs at Bright Hands.
Most homes make you call for a quote. Ours is on this page, along with everything the rate covers and the handful of things it does not.
- Furnished room, private or shared
- Three home-cooked meals daily
- Medication administration (CMT)
- 24-hour awake caregiver
- Bathing, dressing, mobility
- Housekeeping & laundry
- Memory care included
- Daily activities
We cap the house at five residents. That cap is what makes the attention possible.
What's included in the monthly rate.
Everything below is part of the monthly rate, no medication-pass fees, and no add-ons without your agreement. The rate starts at $5,000; the final figure is set after a care assessment.
Furnished room + meals
Furnished bedroom (private or shared), three home-cooked meals daily plus snacks. Dietary preferences accommodated.
ADL support
Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, based on individual needs. If needs grow, any change to the rate is agreed with you first.
Medication management
Administered under CMT authority on a double-check schedule. RN-supervised, as Maryland’s rules require.
24/7 awake overnight
A caregiver is in the home around the clock: awake, in the kitchen, ready when a resident gets up at 2 a.m.
Activities + company
Card games, arts and crafts, music, gardening, small group outings, one-on-one time. With five residents, the day is built around whoever is here that morning.
Laundry + housekeeping
Personal laundry and bed linens, daily tidying, and the shared rooms (kitchen, living room, baths) kept clean. We handle all of it here.
Memory care, dementia support, and Level 3 care complexity are included by default, no separate "memory care wing" upcharge.
Read the full breakdownThe rate covers a furnished room, private or shared, three meals at the same table, and the run of the house. Every photo below was taken in one of our two homes.
Bright Hands vs. typical Maryland assisted living.
| Bright Hands | Typical Maryland AL | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting monthly rate | From $5,000 | $6,000-$7,200 |
| Level-of-care surcharges | None | $500-$3,000+/mo |
| Memory care upcharge | Included | $1,000-$2,500/mo extra |
| Residents | 5 | 60-200+ |
| A small, familiar care team | Yes | Rotating staff |
What we accept, and what we don't
We accept private pay, private long-term care insurance, SSI, and SSDI.
We do not bill Medicare directly. Medicare doesn't cover long-term assisted living in any state; it only covers short-term skilled nursing facility care after a qualifying hospital stay. We also don't currently participate in Maryland Medicaid waivers.
For private long-term care insurance, the model is reimbursement: you pay us each month and your insurer reimburses you per your policy terms. We help you submit claims.
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance benefits, which can offset monthly costs. We have a separate guide on VA Aid & Attendance for Maryland assisted living.
Pricing FAQ
Does the monthly rate include medication management?
Medication administration by our Certified Medication Technician is part of the included base care. We handle prescription coordination with your pharmacy and physicians as part of standard care.
What happens if care needs escalate?
Because we hold a Level 3 license from Maryland's Office of Health Care Quality, the highest care-complexity tier permitted in an assisted living program, we can handle dementia, complex medication regimens, mobility support, and end-of-life care without transferring your loved one to a higher-priced facility. If care needs grow, any change to your rate is agreed with you first. Call 301-871-1021 to talk it through.
Is the rate locked in, or does it increase over time?
Month-to-month. Your rate is set at admission based on the initial care assessment. We review pricing annually and give advance written notice of any change.
Do you accept Medicare, Medicaid, or insurance?
We accept private pay, private insurance, SSI, and SSDI. We do not bill Medicare directly (Medicare doesn't cover long-term assisted living anyway, only short-term skilled nursing) and we don't currently participate in Maryland Medicaid waivers. For private long-term care insurance specifically, the model is reimbursement: you pay us directly each month, and your insurer reimburses you per your policy terms. We help you submit claims.
What isn't included in the monthly rate?
The rate covers a furnished room (private or shared), all meals, 24/7 licensed care, medication management, activities, and laundry. Transportation to medical appointments may be available depending on the appointment; ask us. Items not included: personal toiletries, salon and barber services, and specialty medical equipment (e.g., hospital bed, oxygen concentrator). We will quote any add-ons before charging.
Want the exact rate for your parent?
The starting rate is $5,000. What the final figure comes to depends on the care assessment, and a 10-minute call with Nimmi is usually enough to work it out.