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What is Maryland Community for LifeSM?
Maryland Community for LifeSM is an innovative program developed by the Maryland Department of Aging to support older adults as they age at home. The program’s services are designed to prevent the predictable challenges of aging that can require admittance into a high level of care facility, such as a nursing home or assisted living facility.
Services Include:
What Does it Cost?
CFL members pay a monthly fee to receive a variety of services. Community for LifeSM is backed by state and federal funding, and membership discounts may apply.
Who is Eligible?
All Marylanders 60 years and older are eligible for enrollment in the Maryland Community for LifeSM program. There are no health or income qualifications.
Locations Covered
If you are interested in membership, contact a program provider by selecting your county from the list below.
Services:
TRANSPORTATION
Each Maryland Community for LifeSM offers a fixed amount of transportation each month so older adults can shop, run errands, and attend medical appointments, as well as community, cultural, and family events.
By providing transportation services, Community for LifeSM helps members avoid isolation and stay active in their communities.
HOME MAINTENANCE
As part of the Community for LifeSM home maintenance service, individuals are entitled to:
- An initial home safety assessment
- Home repair services, for example:
- Changing lightbulbs
- Cutting down hanging tree limbs
- Replacing smoke detectors
A list of vetted contractors and assistance with estimate review for major repairs.
By providing home maintenance services, the Community for LifeSM program prevents injury, prevents fraud, and protects home value.
SERVICE NAVIGATION
Each Maryland Community for LifeSM program is required to hire and train a local service navigator. Service navigators are experts on all programs and services for older adults in their area. Service Navigators can provide advice on topics ranging from local events to lawn service to fraud protection, and everything in between!
By providing service navigation, Community for LifeSM allows members to access hundreds of services and prevents isolation.
Want to Sign Up?
If you are interested in membership, contact a program provider by selecting your county from the list below.