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Nursing homes in La Plata, MD

1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing home
1
in La Plata
Certified beds
170
across all 1
Adults 65+
1,871
Census estimate for La Plata
Certified beds per 1,000 adults 65+
90.9
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
37
of the center of La Plata
Nursing HomesAssisted Living 4Home Care 7Senior Apartments 1
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Nursing Home

Waldorf Center

4 of 5· Above average
4140 Old Washington Hwy, Waldorf, MD 20602
Beds115
AcceptsMedicare, Medicaid
PenaltiesNone
(301) 645-2813
4.3 mi from city center
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of La Plata (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near La Plata

Counting neighboring towns, there are 37 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of La Plata, 36 more than in La Plata itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside La Plata

See all 37 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in La Plata at a glance

La Plata has one nursing home in our directory, drawn from CMS Care Compare records.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in Maryland

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Maryland state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
Call 410-402-8015 or file a complaint online.3
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home care 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.5 Maryland Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.67
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.8 The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (410-260-3838).9
Medicare counseling
Maryland’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-243-3425.10

Local resources

Local help for families in La Plata

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Charles County11

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Charles County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Charles County Department of Community Services Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program12

    (301) 934-0109

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Charles County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Maryland Adult Protective Services

    800-332-6347

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Health facility complaints

    Maryland state survey agency3

    410-402-8015

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)10

    1-800-243-3425

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs9

    410-260-3838

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Maryland Medicaid agency5

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in La Plata

How many nursing homes are in La Plata, MD?

WeFoundCare lists 1 nursing home in La Plata, MD, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of La Plata there are 37.

How many beds can nursing homes in La Plata serve?

1 of the 1 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 170 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 1,871 adults age 65 and older live in La Plata.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in La Plata?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

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

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Charles County, call (301) 934-0109. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Maryland Adult Protective Services at 800-332-6347.

Are there nursing homes near La Plata?

Nearby cities with listings include Laplata (1, 1.1 mi), White Plains (1, 3.5 mi), Waldorf (1, 5.3 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in La Plata

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 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 La Plata (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.13
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of La Plata (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. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality. health.maryland.gov/ohcq/Pages/OHCQ-Licensee-Directories.aspx Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. 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.
  11. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. 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.
  13. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.