Morningside House of Friendship

Overview of Morningside House of Friendship

Morningside House of Friendship provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Hanover, MD. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, hospice care supports residents at the end of life, and respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The community has 103 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing options. A studio gives one resident a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit two people moving together. Private rooms cost $190 to $250 per day, semi-private rooms cost $145 to $185 per day, and apartments cost $225 to $285 per day, depending on the accommodation type.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. The area has a Walk Score of 36, placing it in the car-dependent category, so most errands require a car or a ride. Someone who no longer drives would generally need transportation for those errands, and the community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a supervised setting or for a family seeking short-term respite care.

Facility Direct Line (410) 936-5528

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count 103

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating

33 years

Walk Score

36 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on May 28th, 2026

Private Room

$190 - $250/Day

Semi-Private Room

$145 - $185/Day

Apartment

$225 - $285/Day

Facility TypeAssisted Living

CountyAnne Arundel

Hospice partners Hospice providers this community works with, as listed in the Maryland Health Care Commission's consumer guide. Hospice brings end-of-life and comfort care to residents where they live.

Gilchrist Hospice Care
Hospice of the Chesapeake

Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit

Transportation

Pets Allowed

Building Type3-story

Room Types

Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

Gender

Female 77.2%
Male 22.8%

Age Distribution

85-94 40.5%
75-84 35.4%
95+ 16.5%
65-74 7.6%

Ethnicity

White 86.1%
African American 12.7%
Asian 1.3%

Managed by Lisa Kemper

Executive Director | Certified National Administrator

25 years of experience

Lisa Kemper, the Executive Director of Morningside House of Friendship, has worked with Morningside Senior Living for more than 25 years in a number of positions from employee relations to human resources. She has led Morningside House of Friendship for more than 16 years. A Certified National Administrator, Lisa focuses on treating residents like family, ensuring compassionate and personalized care.

3.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Hanover's city center to Morningside House of Friendship's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 7.84 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital)

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In-home or residential support

Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR)

Maryland SOAR

Income limit: Income below 60% of Maryland median income.

Eligibility

General: Maryland residents age 62 or older who need daily-living assistance and meet SOAR financial criteria; designed for people not qualifying for Medicaid or waiting for Medicaid-funded supports.
MD specifics: Senior Care, Senior Assisted Living Subsidy and Congregate Housing were consolidated into SOAR on July 1, 2026.

What it provides

Case management; approved home/community supports and partial assistance with monthly assisted-living fees; funding and individual authorization apply.

Nursing home coverage

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Eligibility

General: People who meet Maryland Medicaid nursing-facility medical and financial criteria; not limited solely to adults age 65 or older.

What it provides

Authorized Medicaid nursing-facility care; resident contribution and covered services are subject to current rules.

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Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for: Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit: No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit: Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General: Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
MD specifics: A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.

Assisted living or in-home support

Increased Community Services (ICS)

Maryland Increased Community Services (ICS)

Income limit: Monthly income exceeds 300% of SSI; the excess is paid toward care under program rules.
Asset limit: Applicant countable assets no more than $2,500.

Eligibility

General: Adults 18 or older who need nursing-facility-level care, have lived in a nursing facility at least six months with Medicaid eligibility for at least 30 consecutive days, and are not eligible for an HCBS waiver or PACE. Community living must be safe and cost no more than institutional care.
MD specifics: Referral must come from Medicaid’s Eligibility Determination Division; there is no direct application.

What it provides

Approved services may include assisted living; personal assistance; medical day care; respite; adaptations and supports planning.

In-home & community support

Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Income limit: Income up to 300% of the SSI benefit rate, subject to the applicable Medicaid category.
Asset limit: Countable assets up to $2,000 or $2,500, depending on eligibility category.

Eligibility

General: Age 18 or older, nursing-facility level of care, safely living at home/community, meeting Medicaid requirements and cost-effectiveness rules; cannot simultaneously join another waiver or PACE.
MD specifics: Community applicants join a registry and await invitation. A person whose nursing-facility services have been Medicaid-paid for at least 30 days may apply without that wait.

What it provides

Medicaid benefits including Community First Choice plus authorized waiver services such as assisted living; behavioral consultation; case management; family training and medical day care.

In-home support

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Eligibility

General: People of any age with full Medicaid, living in a community setting and needing help with at least one activity of daily living.
MD specifics: State-plan benefit with no age limit.

What it provides

Personal assistance; nurse monitoring and supports planning; plus other covered Medicaid benefits.

In-home support

Community First Choice (CFC)

Maryland Community First Choice (CFC)

Eligibility

General: People of any age with full Maryland Medicaid who need an institutional level of care and live in a community setting.

What it provides

Authorized personal assistance; supports planning; nurse monitoring; accessibility adaptations; assistive technology; meals; emergency response systems and transition services.

Adult day support

Medical Day Care Services Waiver

Maryland Medical Day Care Services Waiver

Eligibility

General: People age 16 or older with full Medicaid, nursing-facility-level care needs and a medical order for day care. They may not be enrolled in another waiver and community services must cost no more than institutional care.

What it provides

Authorized medical day care including nursing; medication monitoring; meals; activities; therapies; social work and transportation.

Prescription costs

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Income limit: Income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level.

Eligibility

General: Maryland resident for at least six months, Medicare recipient and enrolled in a prescription-drug plan, meeting SPDAP income requirements.
MD specifics: Not restricted to age 65 and older.

What it provides

Assistance with eligible Medicare prescription-plan premiums.

Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Who it is for: Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General: Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
MD specifics: Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside House of Friendship

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.

01 Is Morningside House of Friendship in a walkable area?

Morningside House of Friendship has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

02 How long has Morningside House of Friendship been in business?

Morningside House of Friendship has been operating for approximately 33 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

03 Are pets allowed at Morningside House of Friendship?

Yes, Morningside House of Friendship allows residents to bring their pets.

04 How many beds does Morningside House of Friendship have?

Morningside House of Friendship has 103 beds.

05 How much does Morningside House of Friendship cost per month?

Pricing at Morningside House of Friendship starts at $4,350 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

06 Are there photos of Morningside House of Friendship?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Morningside House of Friendship in the photo gallery on this page.

07 What levels of care does Morningside House of Friendship provide?

Morningside House of Friendship offers Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care.

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Demographics Source: Maryland Health Care Commission consumer guide, as reported by the facility. Maryland is the only state that publishes resident demographics for each community. Data retrieved May 2026.

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Eligibility

What it provides

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Eligibility

What it provides

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Eligibility

What it provides

Increased Community Services (ICS)

Eligibility

What it provides

Community Options Waiver

Eligibility

What it provides

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Eligibility

What it provides

Community First Choice (CFC)

Eligibility

What it provides

Medical Day Care Services Waiver

Eligibility

What it provides

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Eligibility

What it provides

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Eligibility

What it provides

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