Home care in Silver Spring, MD

Non-medical caregivers across Silver Spring, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.

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Shaded: the 23 counties of the Washington metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.

Typical home care rate$36/hourMedian for the Washington area. $1 above the Maryland median.

Adults 65 and older9,82812.1% of residents in Silver Spring

Seniors living alone3,005households in Silver Spring where someone 65+ lives alone

Age 85 and older899residents of Silver Spring

Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.

Care for your parent in Silver Spring, on your schedule.

What it costs$36/hour medianAbout $3,120 a month for 20 hours a week (estimate).Who can help payCFC, Community Options Waiver, CPASMaryland programs for people who qualify, plus VA benefits and long-term care insurance.

Who to call800-974-3458A HomeCare.com care advisor. Free local help: Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services, 240-777-3000.

Counties in the Washington metro area

Arlington County, VA
Clarke County, VA
Culpeper County, VA
Fairfax County, VA
Fauquier County, VA
Loudoun County, VA
Prince William County, VA
Rappahannock County, VA
Spotsylvania County, VA
Stafford County, VA
Warren County, VA
Alexandria (city), VA
Fairfax (city), VA
Falls Church (city), VA
Fredericksburg (city), VA
Manassas (city), VA
Manassas Park (city), VA
Jefferson County, WV
Frederick County, MD
Montgomery County, MD
District of Columbia
Charles County, MD
Prince George's County, MD

Central counties (OMB definition)

Also in Maryland

About home care in Silver Spring

Home care in Silver Spring, MD costs a median of $36 an hour, according to CareScout's 2025 survey of the Washington area. That is non-medical care: companionship, meals, errands and help with daily tasks. HomeCare.com serves families in Silver Spring and Montgomery County. Call 800-974-3458 to start with a care advisor.

Silver Spring is part of the Washington metro, not the Baltimore area. The Census counts it as a Census-designated place in Montgomery County, not a city. Census figures show 81,462 residents. Adults age 65 or older number 9,828, or 12.1%, compared with 14.3% across the Washington metro. About 899 residents are age 85 or older. That makes the senior share lower here than in the Baltimore communities.

In 3,005 households, someone 65 or older lives alone. Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services is the Area Agency on Aging, at 401 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. Call 240-777-3000. Trinity Health PACE Montgomery County serves Silver Spring ZIP codes 20901 to 20910. Families often come home from Holy Cross Hospital or Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center. CareScout's 2025 survey lists $36 an hour for the Washington area. HomeCare.com serves families in Silver Spring.

Plan care in Silver Spring.

Choose what your parent needs. We use the Silver Spring area median rate to estimate the monthly cost.

Hours of help a day 4Days a week 5

Where does your parent live?

A month of care, compared (Silver Spring area medians)

This plan~$3,120
Assisted living$8,725
Nursing home, shared room$12,805

We'd suggest

Companion care

A caregiver keeps your parent company and helps with meals, errands and the house.

about $3,120/month

4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $36/hr (Silver Spring, MD)

Talk through this plan

Market medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, not HomeCare.com prices. A care advisor prices your actual schedule.

Free local help for Silver Spring families.

Area Agency on Aging

Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services

Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services is the Area Agency on Aging, and Trinity Health PACE Montgomery County is one of Maryland's four PACE sites.

240-777-3000

Coming home from the hospital?

Health systems near Silver Spring

Plan care before discharge

Concern about care?

State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program (Maryland Department of Aging)

Free, confidential advocacy for people receiving long-term care.

Maryland programs that can help pay.

Rules and programs in Maryland

state plan personal careCFCPeople of any age who need an institutional level of care, live in a community setting, and already have full Medicaid.Official page HCBS waiverCommunity Options WaiverAdults age 18 and older who need a nursing facility level of care, can live safely at home with waiver services, and meet income and asset rules.Official page state plan personal careCPASPeople of any age who need help with at least one activity of daily living, live in a community setting, and already have full Medicaid.Official page PACEPeople age 55 or older who are certified as needing a nursing facility level of care, agree to get all services from the PACE provider, have income no higher than 300% of the SSI benefit for one person, and have assets of no more than $2,000.Official page

Rules change; confirm eligibility with the state. A care advisor can talk through payment options.

Questions about care in Silver Spring.

Rather talk it through? A care advisor can answer these by phone.

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How much is home care in Silver Spring, MD?

CareScout's 2025 survey lists a $36 hourly median for a non-medical caregiver in the Washington area. That is above the $35 Maryland median. The same survey puts assisted living in the Washington area at $8,725 a month. Montgomery County also sets a minimum wage above the state's $15. A care advisor can talk through payment options.

Who runs senior services in Montgomery County?

Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services is the Area Agency on Aging. Its office is at 401 Hungerford Drive, 3rd Floor, Rockville, MD 20850. Call 240-777-3000. Maryland Access Point, at 1-844-627-5465, can also connect you with county programs for older adults and caregivers.

Is there a PACE program in Silver Spring?

Yes. Trinity Health PACE Montgomery County is one of Maryland's four PACE sites. It serves Silver Spring ZIP codes 20901 to 20910 and some ZIP codes in nearby counties. PACE is for people 55 or older who need a nursing facility level of care. Check the program's ZIP list for your address.

Can I find a live-in caregiver in Silver Spring?

Yes. HomeCare.com is known for live-in care and 24/7 coverage. A live-in caregiver stays in the home and takes rest periods. For constant support, rotating shifts cover the full day. Many families plan this after a stay at Holy Cross Hospital or White Oak Medical Center. Call 800-974-3458 to compare options.

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