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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alpha, MD
If your loved one needs memory care in Alpha, A Place for Mom can help. With 15 memory care facilities in Alpha, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Alpha incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Alpha memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Alpha, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hawthorne, Shepherd Park and North Gate.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Baltimore, Silver Spring and Columbia.
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9.5
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6 reviews
We picked this community because of the variety of activities, very friendly people- staff and residents-- warm environment, lovely rooms, convenient location and excellent food.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Residences at Vantage Point in Columbia, Maryland, a not-for-profit, non-denominational Life Plan Community with all the extras you could imagine.You've done quite a lot in your life. When it comes to some things, you've done enough. Mowing the lawn, fixing the meals, shoveling snow, repairing...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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17 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Lorien Harmony Hall and the experience has been mostly great. The friendliness, staff and care services are great. The music and activities are also great. I would...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Harmony Hall assisted living has been a landmark in Howard County for over a quarter of a century. With a focus on quality care, socialization, and independence for, our philosophy encourages our residents to thrive and embrace a care free lifestyle, while receiving all the care they need at any...
Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City
3100 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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66 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
8 reviews
Besides being relatively close to most the family, It had the friendliest staff, a homey feel and the residents were engaged if able.Activities were planned but we never saw them. We just felt Dad would be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City! Our approach to Assisted Living includes a variety of services - from independent living to adaptive personal assistance; from dementia care to short-term stays. This flexibility allows us to continually meet the changing needs of our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
Review score
13 reviews
My parents have no complaints .. all staff members are wonderful ... they like the food , activities are endless and they have made so many friends.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to HeartLands, a Five Star Senior Living community and Howard County's premier rental retirement community. We are the only community in the county that offers cottages and apartments. Located on 48 picturesque acres near historic Ellicott City, we are close to antique and specialty...
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8.7
Review score
11 reviews
What we like the most about Morningside House is that the staff are super friendly and caring. The biggest issues are with consistency of staff and follow through with certain tasks. The meals are sometimes ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Morningside House is a leading Assisted Living & Alzheimer's care provider proudly serving seniors and their families in our Baltimore/Washington area residences. Our communities offer the perfect mix of personal care and hospitality tailored to meet the individual needs of our residents. Our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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5 reviews
We were quite happy with them even though my dad was not there for long. My dad was only there for 9 days until he passed away. He was in hospice and they took him in with the knowledge that he would be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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1616 Floor plans available
8.5
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8 reviews
The staff at Atrium Village have been wonderful. They made a tough transition for my mom much more palatable. She was still in mourning for my Dad and was uprooted from her home to this Senior Living...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on almost 8 wooded acres just off Lakeside Boulevard on Atrium Court in Owings Mills, Maryland, you will find Atrium Village; a retirement community where you can choose from a wide array of lifestyle options. Designed for those who want companionship and amenities with a hospitality...
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8.0
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1 review
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. They have friendly staff, tolerable to good food, they are efficient, and they are coccineous of the residents. They had physical therapy...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
New Life Healthy Living New Life Healthy Living offers a home for residents that is equipped to meet their every need. Located in Windsor Mill, MD, a quiet area that is peaceful and perfect to come home to, this community features a beautiful design and a lovely building to live in. New Life...
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7.6
Review score
10 reviews
This was our second experience at Encore and it was just as pleasant as the first. Everyone of the staff was professional, but friendly. The facility was always clean. Food was exceptional. Physical...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Encore at Turf ValleyEncore at Turf Valley offers caring support for those who require day to day assistance. Encore can provide the right amount of support while allowing your loved one to maintain as much independence as possible.Encore offers several assisted living floor plans,...
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7.5
Review score
2 reviews
I saw first hand how very hard it is to be a professional caregiver. Especially with my Moms version of Altzheimers. They are respectful of her even when she's difficult. She hasn't been there very long, but...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Oakland Manor is a fully licensed assisted living residence, for seniors who are in need of some assistance in their day-to-day activities, from our caring professional staff. Our residence, designed and built for that purpose is the answer. Located on a three acre wooded site near the Liberty...
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5.5
Review score
2 reviews
We placed our sister at Copper Ridge, at the end of March; the physical appearance of the dining room, sitting rooms and the small but adequate individual rooms were what impressed us. There is also a craft...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Since 1994, Copper Ridge, located in Sykesville, MD, has been a pioneer in the field of memory and dementia support through its cutting edge programs and services. With advancements in research and education, we have evolved to now offer complete neurocognitive support for individuals...
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7.0
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1 review
We really like the responsiveness from the staff every time we reach out to them with questions or concerns, they have always had great communication. We know they used to have a ton of activities going on,...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Set in a beautiful 2 acre green estate in Ellicott City, Shangri-La was designed for the ultimate living experience. Our 60 apartment community provides residents with the finest services and amenities in a family-oriented, supportive environment. Our care staff is compassionate, friendly, and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Elternhaus, IncElternhaus, provides a caring assisted living community to those adults who are looking to be a part of Dayton, MD. This community is located in a quiet area that is a great place to call home. Dayton is a part of Howard County and it offers much natural beauty in a peaceful area...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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My wife's mother lived at North Oaks Retirement Community for nearly six years - first independently then with assistance/hospice care - she rarely missed a meal in the dining room and looked forward to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
North Oaks is a Life Care Retirement Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC) located in Northwest Baltimore County on a beautiful suburban campus. We have been a proud member of the Pikesville community for over 30 years.New residents enter the community through...
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Cost of memory care in Alpha, MD
The average cost of senior living in Alpha is $6,044 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Windsor, MD with an average of $4,968 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Alpha
Recent reviews for memory care in Alpha
Modena Reserve at Kensington
5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.
Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD
4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Residences at Vantage Point CCRC in Columbia, MD
5.0
I have lived at Vantage Place for 9 years. Ithas been my privilege to serve on various resident committees I am very appreciative of the made from scratch meals that are served daily in our dining facilities. Daily specials included a choice of clear broth or a cream soup, several salads, a ...
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Alpha review score based on 84 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 15 Alpha memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Alpha review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Alpha review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Alpha memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 84 reviews of 15 Alpha memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alpha resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Alpha, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.6
3.9
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Alpha memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpha memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpha, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Alpha memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Alpha that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alpha, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
86.7%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
93.3%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
86.7%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
93.3%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alpha memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alpha Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alpha, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
86.7%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
86.7%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alpha memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alpha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpha, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
93.3%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
93.3%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
86.7%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Alpha memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alpha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpha, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
86.7%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
80%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alpha memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Alpha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpha, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
86.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
93.3%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
93.3%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
35.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
93.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
86.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
86.7%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, Sunrise of Chevy Chase and Sunrise of Montgomery Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alpha, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 15 memory care facilities near Alpha, Maryland. See the full list.
The 15 memory care facilities near you in Alpha, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alpha, Maryland, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Alpha, Maryland, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Alpha, Maryland ranges from $100 to $16500. The average Memory Care cost in Alpha, Maryland is $6,044. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Alpha, Maryland typically starts at $100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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