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Assisted living in District Heights, MD

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

Assisted living communities
5
in District Heights
Licensed capacity
26
across all 5
Adults 65+
1,047
Census estimate for District Heights
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
24.8
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
822
of the center of District Heights
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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 District Heights (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Assisted living communities near District Heights

Counting neighboring towns, there are 822 assisted living communities within 25 miles of the center of District Heights, 817 more than in District Heights itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside District Heights

See all 822 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Assisted living in District Heights at a glance

Our directory lists 5 assisted living communities with an address in District Heights, based on Maryland OHCQ records. All 5 that report their size have 16 residents or fewer.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer5
  • 17 to 60 residents0
  • More than 60 residents0
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.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 District Heights

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Prince George's County9

    1-800-677-1116

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

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Prince George County Department of Family Services Administration on Aging, LTCOP2

    301-265-8455

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Prince George'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 District Heights

How many assisted living communities are in District Heights, MD?

WeFoundCare lists 5 assisted living communities in District Heights, MD, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of District Heights there are 822.

How many residents can assisted living communities in District Heights serve?

5 of the 5 assisted living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 26 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 1,047 adults age 65 and older live in District Heights.

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 District Heights?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Prince George's County, call 301-265-8455. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Maryland Adult Protective Services at 800-332-6347.

Are there assisted living communities near District Heights?

Nearby cities with listings include Capitol Heights (9, 1.6 mi), Suitland (2, 2.0 mi), Seat Pleasant (1, 2.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing assisted living

Other types of care

Other senior care in District Heights

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 District Heights (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; 5 of 5 assisted living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of District Heights (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.