DC Senior AdvisorLast verified: October 2026 against the Maryland OHCQ record
Is Tribute at Melford licensed?
Yes. Tribute at Melford is an Assisted Living Program (Level 3) licensed by Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) under license 16AL1259, with 157 licensed beds. It appears in OHCQ's assisted living provider listing (as of 10-02-26).
License and contact information for Tribute at Melford
| Licensing agency | Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) |
|---|---|
| License type | Assisted Living Program (Level 3) |
| License # | 16AL1259 |
| Level of care | Level 3 |
| Special care (dementia) beds | 36 |
| First opened (MHCC guide) | November 1, 2020 |
| Continuing care community (MHCC) | No |
| Licensed capacity | 157 beds |
| Status | Listed in the OHCQ assisted living provider directory (as of 10-02-26) |
| Enforcement / inspection record | No enforcement action is listed in the OHCQ provider listing; OHCQ releases survey results on request. |
| Address | 17300 Melford Boulevard, Bowie, MD 20715 |
| Phone | (301) 329-5565 |
Where can I see Maryland's inspection results for Tribute at Melford?
Maryland OHCQ licenses and surveys Tribute at Melford (license 16AL1259), but its provider listing does not include deficiency detail. Ask OHCQ for the latest survey at 410-402-8217, and review the program's profile in the Maryland Health Care Commission assisted living guide.
View the MHCC assisted living guide profile for Tribute at Melford, then ask the community for its most recent OHCQ survey and plan of correction.
How is Tribute at Melford overseen by Maryland OHCQ?
The Maryland Office of Health Care Quality licenses Tribute at Melford as a Level 3 Assisted Living Program under COMAR 10.07.14, surveys it for license renewal and investigates complaints. Its license number, 16AL1259, is the reference to give OHCQ when you ask for survey results.
Maryland's level system is the key difference from DC and Virginia: the level on the license caps how much hands-on care the program may provide, so a resident whose needs rise above it has to move. Confirm the level with the program before signing.
What level of care is Tribute at Melford licensed for?
OHCQ lists Tribute at Melford as an Assisted Living Program at Level 3. Level 3 is Maryland's highest assisted living tier, approved for residents who need extensive help with daily activities. It reports 36 special care beds for residents with dementia.
Who is Tribute at Melford a good fit for, based on its license?
Based only on its Maryland OHCQ record, Tribute at Melford fits families planning for dementia care, because the license includes a dementia special care unit (36 special care beds). It may also suit residents with heavier personal-care needs, since Level 3 is Maryland's highest assisted living tier; people who prefer a large community with more activities and amenities.
How does Tribute at Melford compare with other licensed communities in Prince George's County, MD?
With 157 licensed beds, Tribute at Melford ranks No. 2 by capacity among the 300 licensed assisted living settings in Prince George's County, MD, where the median setting is licensed for 5 residents. 9 settings in the area have 100 or more beds and 287 are small homes of 16 or fewer, and 10 report a dementia special care unit.
Licensed communities of a similar size nearby, from the same Maryland OHCQ records:
| Community | City | Beds | Memory care unit | License # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Court of Hyattsville | Hyattsville | 130 | Yes | 16AL0360-J |
| Arbor Terrace Senior Living | Lanham | 125 | Yes | 16AL1261 |
| Morningside House of Laurel | Laurel | 120 | Yes | 16AL01303 |
| Woodmore House Assisted Living | Upper Marlboro | 110 | No | 16AL0952-G |
| The Sky Bridge at Town Center | Upper Marlboro | 105 | Yes | AL-00965 |
Where is Tribute at Melford and what is nearby?
Tribute at Melford is at 17300 Melford Boulevard, Bowie, in Prince George's County. Major hospitals serving the area include University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. Veterans anywhere in the metro are served by the Washington DC VA Medical Center on Irving Street NW.
Hyattsville anchors Prince George's County's inner-Beltway senior care market, with a mix of smaller assisted living homes and a couple of larger campuses nearby.
Families comparing nearby areas often also look at Old Town Hyattsville, Riverdale Park border, Route 1 corridor.
How much does Tribute at Melford cost?
Tribute at Melford reported these daily rates to the Maryland Health Care Commission: private room $131-$364 per day; semi-private room $171-$288 per day. Self-reported rates go stale quickly - ask for the current written rate sheet and any care-level fees on top.
Hyattsville runs below the Montgomery County suburbs, among the more affordable options in the metro.
Paying for it: Maryland Medical Assistance, funds care through the Community Options (CO) Waiver and Community First Choice (CFC), with the Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy available to some lower-income assisted living residents. Not every community accepts waiver funding, so ask on the first call.
How should I evaluate Tribute at Melford?
Treat the state file as your first reference check. Read the latest Maryland OHCQ survey for Tribute at Melford, then visit at a mealtime and again unannounced, and ask how the secured unit would handle a resident whose needs change.
Questions to ask on your tour of Tribute at Melford
- What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio, and how many staff are awake overnight?
- Which deficiencies did the most recent state inspection cite, and what changed afterward?
- What care needs would require a move to a higher level of care or to a nursing facility?
- Is the rate all-inclusive or tiered by care level? Ask for the written rate sheet.
- How often is the resident's service plan reassessed, and who attends?
- How do you handle a fall or a medical emergency at 2 a.m., and which hospital do you transfer to?
- Can family visit unannounced, and how are concerns escalated?
- If my parent's dementia progresses, can they stay, and what does the secured unit cost?
- What does the residency agreement say about notice periods and rate increases?
What are the next steps if I am considering Tribute at Melford?
Confirm availability, read the Maryland OHCQ record, and tour at least twice before signing anything. The order below keeps the state record in front of you before the sales conversation starts.
- Call Tribute at Melford at (301) 329-5565 and ask whether it has an opening at your parent's current care level and in the secured memory care unit.
- Before the tour, ask OHCQ (410-402-8217) for the latest survey of license 16AL1259 and check the MHCC guide profile.
- Request the written rate sheet, the residency agreement and the most recent service-plan template.
- Visit twice - once at a meal and once unannounced in the evening - and use the tour questions above.
- Tour at least one comparison community; nearby licensed options of similar size include Riderwood Village, Harmony at Enterprise.
- Call us before you sign - we will review the agreement terms and the state record with you at no cost.
Who can help if there is a problem at Tribute at Melford?
Start with the administrator, then Maryland OHCQ, which takes complaints about licensed assisted living. For free local options counseling contact Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services (240-777-3000), the Prince George's County Area Agency on Aging, or Maryland Access Point (MAP) statewide at 1-844-MAP-LINK, and report suspected abuse or neglect to Adult Protective Services through the county Department of Social Services (Montgomery or Prince George's), coordinated statewide by the Maryland Department of Human Services.
How can DC Senior Advisor help with Tribute at Melford?
We're a free local advisory service. We can check whether Tribute at Melford has an opening at your parent's care level, compare it with other licensed options in Prince George's County, MD, and walk you through the Maryland OHCQ record before you tour - families never pay us.
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This profile uses only public state records and does not rate, rank or endorse Tribute at Melford. DC Senior Advisor is not affiliated with the community.
