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Assisted living in Chester, MD

1 state-licensed assisted living community, with license, capacity and memory care certification details from state licensing records.

Assisted living community
1
in Chester
Licensed capacity
15
across all 1
Adults 65+
891
Census estimate for Chester
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
16.8
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
225
of the center of Chester
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Source: Maryland OHCQ, Licensee Directories (Assisted Living Programs, Residential Service Agencies), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Chester (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Assisted living communities near Chester

Counting neighboring towns, there are 225 assisted living communities within 25 miles of the center of Chester, 224 more than in Chester itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Chester

See all 225 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Assisted living in Chester at a glance

There is one assisted living community in Chester, MD, according to Maryland OHCQ records.1

Licensing and oversight

How assisted living is regulated in Maryland

In Maryland, the Maryland Department of Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the assisted living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Maryland Department of Health about a licensed community, or the Maryland long-term care ombudsman at (410) 767-21612.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for assisted living in Maryland

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Maryland Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Maryland Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (410-260-3838).7
Medicare counseling
Maryland’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-243-3425.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Chester

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Queen Anne's County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Queen Anne's County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Queen Anne’s County Area Agency on Aging LTC Ombudsman Program2

    (410) 758-0848

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Queen Anne's County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Maryland Adult Protective Services

    800-332-6347

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-243-3425

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs7

    410-260-3838

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Maryland Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Maryland.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about assisted living in Chester

How many assisted living communities are in Chester, MD?

WeFoundCare lists 1 assisted living community in Chester, MD, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Chester there are 225.

How many residents can assisted living communities in Chester serve?

1 of the 1 assisted living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 15 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 891 adults age 65 and older live in Chester.

Who licenses assisted living in Maryland?

The Maryland Department of Health licenses assisted living in Maryland. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Chester?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Queen Anne's County, call (410) 758-0848. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Maryland Adult Protective Services at 800-332-6347.

Are there assisted living communities near Chester?

Nearby cities with listings include Grasonville (1, 4.8 mi), Queenstown (1, 6.9 mi), Annapolis (19, 11.7 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing assisted living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Chester

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Maryland OHCQ (Licensee Directories (Assisted Living Programs, Residential Service Agencies)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Chester (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 assisted living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Chester (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality: Licensee Directories (Assisted Living Programs, Residential Service Agencies). health.maryland.gov/ohcq/Pages/OHCQ-Licensee-Directories.aspx Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.