0.9 miles from city center
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Nestled in Sandy Spring, Maryland, Friends House Retirement Community stands as a welcoming Life Plan Community, offering a relaxed and laid-back living experience in an exceptional location. This warm-hearted community takes pride in the positive emotional impact it brings to the lives of seniors and their families, cherishing the interactions and contributions they share with residents, teammates, local partners, and the broader community each day. At Friends House, diversity thrives, and long-term care options cater to varied needs, ensuring residents receive the care they require while relishing the vibrant community they call home.

For over half a century, Friends House has been a cherished home for older adults from diverse backgrounds, cultures, skills, and stories, regardless of income level. As a nonprofit entity rooted in community and equality, Friends House is steadfastly committed to serving all senior adults, fostering an inclusive environment that values every individual. Devoted to providing a fulfilling lifestyle within a safe and caring atmosphere, Friends House embraces a campus adorned with abundant gardens, diverse committees, services, and amenities that cater to all residents. The picturesque grounds feature fruit orchards and offer excellent apartment living options for those seeking independent living.

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Maryland Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Options Waiver
Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Maryland resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • MD Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Senior Care Program
Maryland Senior Care
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: $11,000 (individual).
  • MD Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (~5 trips/month), case management.
Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid
Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.
  • Asset Limits: $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.
  • MD Specifics: Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
  • Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (unlimited per medical need).
Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program
Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy
  • General: Age 62+, Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$34,000/year (individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
  • MD Specifics: Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.
  • Services: Personal care, meals, 24-hour supervision (up to $1,500/month subsidy typical).
Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit
Maryland VA Aid and Attendance
  • General: Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
  • Asset Limits: $155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MD Specifics: High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.
  • Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)
Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.
  • Income Limits (2025): $48,560/year (individual, 300% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: None specified.
  • MD Specifics: Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.
  • Services: Up to $40/month premium subsidy, reducing drug costs.
Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
Maryland Medicare Savings Programs
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
  • Income Limits (2025): $2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
  • MD Specifics: Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.
  • Services: Covers premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.
Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)
Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); spend-down available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MD Specifics: Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.
  • Services: Personal care (hours vary, typically 20-30/week), chores, nurse supervision.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Maryland Seniors

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Community Options Waiver

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Maryland resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • MD Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Maryland Senior Care

Senior Care Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: $11,000 (individual).
  • MD Specifics: Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite care (up to 10 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (~5 trips/month), case management.
Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.
  • Asset Limits: $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.
  • MD Specifics: Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
Benefits
  • Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (unlimited per medical need).
Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 62+, Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$34,000/year (individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
  • MD Specifics: Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care, meals, 24-hour supervision (up to $1,500/month subsidy typical).
Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Eligibility
  • General: Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
  • Asset Limits: $155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MD Specifics: High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.
  • Income Limits (2025): $48,560/year (individual, 300% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: None specified.
  • MD Specifics: Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.
Benefits
  • Services: Up to $40/month premium subsidy, reducing drug costs.
Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
  • Income Limits (2025): $2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
  • MD Specifics: Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.
Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); spend-down available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MD Specifics: Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (hours vary, typically 20-30/week), chores, nurse supervision.
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