Maryland Health Care Commission

Consumer Guide to Long Term Care

Congregate Housing

Congregate Housing is a program that provides housing, some meals, and housekeeping services. Personal care services such as assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and getting around may also be provided, or a resident may also contract with an outside agent to provide personal care. Most congregate housing consists of one bedroom or studio units in federally assisted housing. Participants pay a fee based on a sliding scale. Some financial assistance may be available to those meeting eligibility criteria. There are congregate housing sites located in six Maryland Counties and Baltimore City.

You can learn more about congregate housing by going to the Department of Aging web site http://www.mdoa.state.md.us/housing.html#Congregate. A directory of congregate housing programs is also available. http://www.mdoa.state.md.us/congregatehousing.htm