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Memory care in Avalon Shores offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Avalon Shores is about $6,939 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 270 communities, read 6745 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Raphael House is amazing!! My brother and my sister are very happy with the way that it looks and the way that they treat all of the residents, with compassion and patience. Also, they're always on top of...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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My parents were firm believers that you get what you pay for. My brother and I looked at six facilities before deciding Brightview was where my mother was going. Brightview was the most expensive but the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Experience your most fulfilling life in the heart of Towson, where you’ll have easy access to restaurants, shops, the Baltimore County Public Library, and cultural events at Towson University. It’s like living in a beautiful boutique resort, but this lifestyle comes with extraordinary care from...
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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
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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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Very nice well trained staff----polite and very helpful to both residents and their relatives. Have eaten there twice and both times meals were very good. My Aunt is very pleased with the staff and food. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Brightview Perry Hall offers so many ways to live life on your terms! Learn to sew in our sewing room. Get creative in our woodshop. Laugh with your friends when you watch a comedy in our movie theater, or work on your short game on our putting green. In the evening, you can unwind by a fire pit,...
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Choosing Brightview as a place for my mother has shown to be a good choice. While she has only been there a few weeks, it is clear that the quality of her life is much better and engaging than before....
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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.
The design-build community will feature residential apartments and personalized assistance and care services for seniors who need help with the activities of daily living. Brightview communities are known for offering a holistic approach to care and life enrichment. Each resident is esteemed for...
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We've been very happy with my mother's experience living at Ingleside's memory support assisted living. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the administrators have been very responsive when we've had...
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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.
Ingleside at King Farm is a not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community central to the award-winning intergenerational King Farm development. We offer small town living just a short ride from the nation's capitol. Inside our walls, you will find a stress free lifestyle with a variety of...
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I think its cheery and bright and feels very homey. What I've seen has been very clean. The furniture seems new, and everything seems new and clean. I've never noticed any smells, which has been an issue...
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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.
We pride ourselves on personalized, professional care that comforts each of our residents as family members in his or her home. Each resident is cared for based on his or her needs and the personal desires he or she requests. We offer options and choices to suit your individual needs and are...
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They are in a big house and all the residents are over 90. They don't have any activities they do themselves, you can go and pick up your loved one for outside activities. They receive excellent care,...
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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.
William Hanson 'Dinty' Moore purchased the four-year liberal arts college in the village of Lutherville, Maryland in the late 1920s. He was Provost, then President of the College until 1952. Dr. Moore married one of the students, Mabelle Symington, of Long Island, New York. After listening to...
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After being on the WLR "wait list" for approximately three years and enjoying all the perks associated with that -- meal vouchers, social events --we received a call in late November 2019 informing us that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Westminster at Lake Ridge is an assisted living community located in Lake Ridge, VA. Lake Ridge is located in Prince William County and is home to 41,000 people. Lake Ridge is a small city with shops and stores, where residents can enjoy getting out for exercise, going to pay bills, going out to...
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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.
Private, Secure Apartment LivingCaring staff and comfortable apartments with kitchenettes provide support, privacy, and the ability to live life just the way you prefer. With your favorite furnishings and mementos, you’ll feel right at home and secure knowing assistance is there if you need it....
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My mom moved into their assisted living facility after hip surgery. She needs assistance navigating with a walker and also had lingering short term memory issues - we're told they are due to the anesthesia...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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 in a rolling, green neighborhood just north of Timonium, Maryland, Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge brings together three distinct senior living options in one warm community that's sized just-right. The campus offers Independent Living and Assisted Living residences and our award-winning...
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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...
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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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I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care provided to my gmom during her time at Lorien Bel Air. The compassion, kindness, and professionalism demonstrated by the entire staff were...
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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.
Hello there! Welcome to Lorien Bel Air! We are one of 9 Lorien Health Service communities that operate exclusively in the state of Maryland. Lorien believes in providing each of our residents a positive experience. At each Lorien Facility, we believe in enhancing the quality of life to our...
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I am currently in the process of moving my mother-in-law into the "independent" living section of Brightview Avondell. The people are absolutely amazing and friendly and the facility is beautifully...
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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.
From the moment you step inside you can sense the upbeat atmosphere of Brightview Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Whether you're looking for potential-filled Assisted Living or award-winning Alzheimer's Care, Brightview Bel Air residents and their families find everything they need for a better,...
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I just think the people are good there and the environment is pleasing aesthetically. My mom is doing fine there. She likes it and she seems to like the food too.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Located in a wooded residential neighborhood just off route 24 in Bel Air, Maryland, award-winning Brightview Avondell features both Independent Living and Assisted Living apartment homes. The only retirement community of its kind in the area, casually elegant Brightview Avondell offers a...
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I've been very happy with Arbor Terrace Fairfax. The main thing I like is they have two separate wings, one for higher functioning residents and one for lower functioning residents. Since my dad is higher...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
At Chantilly Heights, LLC our focus is on care for seniors facing challenges associated with Dementia, Alzheimer’s and other types of memory impairment. Our resident’s minds, bodies and spirits are stimulated with joyful activities in secure and comfortable environments designed for each stage of...
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It was a big change for everybody in the family, but we made it! Mom is all settled in and happy in her new spot. She seems to be really thriving. I’m very happy with the care she is getting and manager...
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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.
Bel Air Assisted Living is a luxury assisted living facility located in beautiful Harford County, Maryland. We have nearly 1 caregiver for every 6 residents, providing more attention than any other facility in Greater Baltimore. Average ratio at other facilities is 1 caregiver for every 15 to 20...
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It's a very friendly and welcoming community with LOTS of activities planned each day to a variety of interests. These activities give residents opportunities to interact with other residents and expand...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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We can't thank the staff of La Casa Assisted living home enough for the care they gave our father. He was a patient there for 16 months and the care and kindness they showed him was great. La Casa keeps the...
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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.
As a Caregiver for over 15 years for my husband, Gene, who passed away from Alzheimer's Disease on March 13, 2005, I tried many different avenues to care for him. All failed! There had to be a better way, a better place, something, somewhere. I prayed every night that God would give me...
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During my mother's time here, she was in the independent living section and the community was always clean and the staff was always friendly and willing to help. When my mother's health declined, they were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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.
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.
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The staff there are loving, caring, and completely committed to providing excellent care in every possible way. They want to make sure families are made aware of everything, and also feel that sense of love...
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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.
Bowie Assisted Living, Inc is a senior care home located in the astonishing Bowie, Maryland, located in Prince George's County. Our community is on a home-like setting on a spacious landscaped setting that is suitable for seniors. Our group home setting is one of a state-of-the-art that gives a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Avalon Shores, MD

The average cost of senior living in Avalon Shores is $6,939 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Annapolis, MD with an average of $6,222 per month.

Memory care costs in Avalon Shores, MD, vs. nearby cities

Avalon Shores, MD
$6,939/mo

Memory care costs in Avalon Shores, MD, vs. state and national averages

Avalon Shores, MD
$6,939/mo
U.S. national average
$5,025/mo

Memory care costs in Avalon Shores, MD, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
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Memory care costs in Avalon Shores, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,198/mo
Studio
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedroom
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Senior living costs in Avalon Shores vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Avalon Shores, MD
Column state: Maryland
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Memory Care$6,939/mo$6,398/mo$5,025/mo
Assisted Living$4,743/mo$5,444/mo$4,760/mo
Independent Living$4,111/mo$4,035/mo$4,219/mo
Memory Care
Avalon Shores, MD:$6,939/mo
Maryland:$6,398/mo
U.S.:$5,025/mo
Assisted Living
Avalon Shores, MD:$4,743/mo
Maryland:$5,444/mo
U.S.:$4,760/mo
Independent Living
Avalon Shores, MD:$4,111/mo
Maryland:$4,035/mo
U.S.:$4,219/mo
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Memory care costs in Avalon Shores, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Avalon Shores and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Avalon Shores, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Avalon Shores have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Avalon Shores, MD$7,844/mo$7,589/mo+3.4%
Maryland$7,630/mo$7,235/mo+5.5%
National$6,492/mo$6,159/mo+5.4%
Avalon Shores, MD
2024 average cost:$7,844/mo
2023 average cost:$7,589/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,630/mo
2023 average cost:$7,235/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,492/mo
2023 average cost:$6,159/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Avalon Shores

Recent reviews for memory care in Avalon Shores

Integrity Esther's Place at the Park 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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Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Sunrise at Silas Burke House

4.3
The Sunrise at Silas Burke House was almost new when my dad moved into it - and the staff have stayed on top of the normal wear and tear, and addressed the issues that are normal with a new operation (service in the dining room, knowing where things are, etc.). The staff are friendly, helpful, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and dedication of staff members across various communities. Residents and their families express gratitude for the emotional support and attentiveness of caregivers at Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, Harmony at Chantilly, and Arden Courts ...
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Engaging activities for memory care residents. Several communities offer specialized activities for residents with memory care needs. In particular, at Potomac Courts, Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, and Tribute at The Glen, activities help residents stay engaged, active, and stimulated, fostering a sense of purpose an ...
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Thoughtful communication with families. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is crucial for peace of mind. Residents of Sunrise of Rockville, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, and Woodholme Gardens share positive experiences with the transparency and responsiveness of their loved ones' ca ...
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Variety of living spaces and accommodations. Communities cater to individual preferences by offering different living spaces and amenities. For instance, at Sunrise of Pikesville, Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek, and Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights, residents can choose from spacious apartments ...
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Secure and safe environment. Safety is a top priority for many families considering senior living communities. Residents of Morningside House of Friendship, Morningside House At Satyr Hill, and HarborChase of Olney praise the security measures in place, including 24-hour supervision, assisted access control, and emerg ...
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Tailored care plans for individual needs. Customized care plans ensure that each resident receives the appropriate level of support. Communities like Sunrise of Pikesville, Potomac Courts, and Sunrise of Vienna offer personalized care plans based on residents' specific needs, allowing for an optimal living experience that addresse ...
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8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 1462 reviews of 247 Avalon Shores memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Avalon Shores 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

Avalon Shores review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Avalon Shores, MD247 facilities
8.1
Highland Beach, MD10 facilities
8.3
Annapolis Neck, MD11 facilities

Review subcategories for Avalon Shores 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 1,462 reviews of 247 Avalon Shores memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Avalon Shores 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.
Avalon Shores, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.9
Friendliness
3.7
4.0
Care services
3.4
3.7
Staff
3.6
3.9
Meals & dining
3.4
3.6
Activities
3.3
3.5
Value for cost*
3.4
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Avalon Shores memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avalon Shores memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avalon Shores, 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 Avalon Shores 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 Avalon Shores that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
79.8%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
74.5%
47%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.4%
69.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.6%
28.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.5%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.7%
69.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Avalon Shores 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 Avalon Shores Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.4%
71.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.3%
45.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.3%
67.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.1%
26%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avalon Shores 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 Avalon Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.6%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73.3%
44.3%
No sugar
No sugar
70.4%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.4%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
45.3%
21.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Avalon Shores 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 Avalon Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.5%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
61.5%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.1%
22.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Avalon Shores 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 Avalon Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avalon Shores, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.9%
32.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.7%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75.3%
52.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.5%
50.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.3%
59.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.8%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.1%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
74.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
54.7%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.8%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
74.1%
45.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Avalon Shores

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maryland memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Avalon Shores protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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There are 270 memory care facilities near Avalon Shores, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Avalon Shores, Maryland are Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community and The Skybridge at Town Center. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 270 memory care facilities near you in Avalon Shores, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Avalon Shores, 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 Avalon Shores, 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 Avalon Shores, Maryland ranges from $100 to $22500. The average Memory Care cost in Avalon Shores, Maryland is $6,939. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Avalon Shores, 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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