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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Elkton, Maryland

Elkton, MD has 2 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $10,311/mo. That's below the Maryland state median by about 20%.

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Median monthly price, Elkton

$10,311/mo

Estimated range $10,013 – $11,965

● Elkton $10,311 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Elkton

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesElktonMarylandNational
25th percentile$10,013/mo$12,340/mo$8,951/mo
Median$10,311/mo$12,927/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$11,965/mo$14,448/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Elkton runs about $28 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,420
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$5,323
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$20,324

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Elkton.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Elkton runs about $2,015 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Elkton has 3 such properties. The county aging agency at (410) 996-5295 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $5,323 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,722 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Elkton assisted living median of $5,722 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $5,323 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Elkton run about $10,311 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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2 nursing homes in Elkton

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Free local help worth saving

Elkton, in Cecil County, has about 15,910 residents. About 2,250 of them (14%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $58,640.

Source: US Census Bureau

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in Elkton more expensive than the rest of Maryland?

Elkton's median nursing home cost is about 20% lower than the Maryland state median.

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Nursing Homes in Elkton: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers