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Memory care in Bethesda 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 Bethesda is about $7,183 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 80 communities, read 1270 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I really liked the cleanliness, friendliness, and the quality of care that my mom received while she was there. An improvement would be to provide beds with rails or some sort of cushions to help prevent...
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.
Independence Court of Hyattsville is an elegant assisted living home that is available to residents who are looking for a peaceful place to live. This community offers its residents access to the historic city of Hyattsville, MD. Guests of the residents of this community will find that they have...
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44 Floor plans available
8.6
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59 reviews
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My husband is receiving excellent care at Brookdale Potomac for his dementia and diabetes. The staff are extremely professional and genuinely care about the residents. They have an extraordinary range of...
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.
If you’re looking for more than just a place to live — if you want to live well —  then Brookdale Potomac, a quiet three-story retirement community located in Potomac, Md., is the place for you. Our upscale community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, provides...
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The staff in general is very caring and attentive. Activities are plentiful. Service in the dining room could be improved between wait times and getting orders right. For the pricing they could be better...
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.
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33 Floor plans available
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The only problem I have had was some miscommunication. When matters I was confused about were brought to the attention of the pertinent parties/department, they were immediately addressed so I could...
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...
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All of them are a 5! We love KP and are so glad Mom is there. The Staff are all just wonderful. Very caring, kind, friendly, attentive, absolutely super. The residents are great. And the food is lovely. The...
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.
At Kensington Park Retirement Community, our services and setting are as unique as the residents we serve. Whether you are seeking Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Alzheimer's/ Memory Care, Kensington Park is designed to provide an encouraging and comprehensive continuum of services. ...
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We love it. This is the 4th place my Mom has been to and it's the best!! The facility is clean and doesn't smell of urine, etc. The staff is warm, friendly, readily available and responsive. The activities...
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.
Landow House is an assisted living community, located in a safe area of Rockville, MD. This community is perfect for those who want to remain active and engaged in life, but could use some personal assistance with their daily activities. Landow House, has an average user review rating of 5 stars....
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It is elegant but individually paced...delightful experience The Trillium! I would recommend The Trillim to others who are currently searching for a place. I am proud to live at the Trillium.
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.
The Trillium at Tysons: Redefining Retirement Living with Approachable EleganceWelcome to The Trillium, where retirement living is elevated through impeccable design, personalized service, and a seamless blend of hospitality and care. Having first welcomed residents in August of 2024, The...
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My friends told me about Cogir of Potomac and they visited places for me while I was in rehab. I was previously living alone in an apartment in DC. This is the best decision that was ever made on my behalf....
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.
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8.0
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What we like the most about Grand Oaks is the friendliness of staff, Multilingual staff providing care, Options for tailored care, Proximity to hospital and option for Concierge medical care. Yes we would...
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.
Grand Oaks is located on the campus of Sibley Memorial Hospital. It is close to Georgetown, Bethesda and just minutes from the Potomac River and the Virginia Suburbs. Our residents feel inspired in their spacious, light filled apartments, dine in elegance with delicious meals and remain active...
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8.0
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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.
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Photo of Brightview Great Falls
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My parents needed a place to age gracefully after staying with us for over two years, we began our search for the perfect senior living facility. Many of the places we visited were quite large and somewhat...
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.
Brightview Great FallsGreat Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia, is located right next to a scenic National Park, providing residents of Brightview Great Falls assisted living community with abundant natural beauty in a historical setting. Named for the Great Falls of the Potomac River, this...
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It was a lovely facility with the nicest staff. We were happy that my mother lived in such a nice place at the end of her life. Even the visiting hospice workers commented on how nice it was and the kindness...
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.
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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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Forest Hills of DC is the Little Engine that Could. It is lovely because it is small and intimate and everyone knows each other. The staff works very hard to keep things running well and to make sure there...
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.
Inclusive Senior Living... Essential care and support for life Formerly known as the Methodist Home of DC, Forest Hills holds a tradition of excellence for over 125 years. Throughout our history, our focus has always been on people -- our residents and our staff who, together, make our community...
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99 Photos available
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I can only speak for building one on the fourth floor. But here the staff is excellent. The aids are very very helpful and the nurses are really wonderful! I have no real complaints, but I do think the...
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.
With more than a century ofservice and sophistication, Ingleside at Rock Creek is the preferred address for Washington, D.C. retirement.There’s no setting quite like ours: 14 acres of wooded paths and flourishing gardens, bordering Rock Creek Park. In an elite Northwest Washington, D.C....
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Thank you Forestside Memory Care for providing my Mom with the attentive care she needed during her final stages of Alzheimer's. The staff and services provided here are the best in the area. A Place For Mom...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Forest Side Assisted Living, a Forest Hills of DC Community, is the newest residence in the District specializing in the care of individuals with memory loss. The home is arranged in small intimate neighborhoods where individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other cognitive impairments are...
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We chose this community because they were a newer facility, the location, as well as during the on site visit, the staff members were accommodating. The room sizes are nice and adequate, they have different...
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.
At Maple Heights Senior Living, you will find that we give options to Senior Living. Whether you are in search of a more independent lifestyle with a variety of optional services, or a full complement of Assisted Living/Memory Care, Maple Heights offers the best of both worlds within our...
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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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It is a beautiful community inside. The staff are very friendly. I believe the staff are hired very well. This is the best community my loved ones have been in so far. I'm very happy with Brightview's...
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.
Experience a spectacular urban lifestyle at Brightview West End! Located in the heart of Rockville Town Center, Brightview West End is unlike any senior living community you’ve seen. Enjoy a snack at our Mingle cafe, a drink during happy hour in the pub, or a movie in our movie theater. Plus...
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Sunrise provides excellent care for my dad. He has a comfortable space to live in. He has privacy when he needs it and extra help and therapy (PT and OT) available. The staff is kind and friendly. And the...
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.
Located just minutes from historic downtown Falls Church and only a few miles from the national capital, our setting is convenient for families living throughout Fairfax and Arlington counties and beyond. Sunrise of Falls Church is nestled in the heart of the scenic City of Falls Church, just a...
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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....
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.
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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My 90 year old aunt has been a resident in the Edwards Building for nearly three years and she could not be happier. She loves the food and eats better than she ever did when she lived alone. She tells me...
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.
The Robert Edwards Building opened its doors in 1990. The mission of Homecrest House is to provide seniors of limited income with subsidized supportive, affordable housing in order to maintain independence and quality of life. Our staff has over 30 years of experience in the care for the elderly....
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I like this place the people are nice and accommodating. This is a clean community and the staff are really good and keep everyone informed. They have activities like bingo and more to keep the residents...
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.
Grace House, a Victory Housing assisted living community is located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Grace House is convenient to doctors, shopping, churches and recreational opportunities. This beautiful two acre site can be found just north of Leisure World near the intersection of ...
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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...
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.
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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The staff at Sterling Care Hillhaven are very caring and helpful. The facility is clean. I would recommend this facility to those looking.
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.
At Sterling Care Hillhaven, our team has one core belief: that everyone deserves a great life. We spend every minute of every day ensuring that each person who walks through our doors truly can enjoy a great life.We invite you to learn more about what makes Sterling Care Hillhaven the area's most...
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Cost of memory care in Bethesda, MD

The average cost of senior living in Bethesda is $7,183 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leisure World, MD with an average of $7,015 per month.

Memory care costs in Bethesda, MD, vs. nearby cities

Bethesda, MD
$7,183/mo
$7,199/mo
$7,184/mo

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

Bethesda, MD
$7,183/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,183/mo

Memory care costs in Bethesda, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,270/mo
Studio
$7,582/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,410/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,498/mo

Senior living costs in Bethesda vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bethesda, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBethesda, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$7,183/mo$6,220/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,967/mo$5,319/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,090/mo$3,921/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Bethesda, MD:$7,183/mo
Maryland:$6,220/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Bethesda, MD:$5,967/mo
Maryland:$5,319/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Bethesda, MD:$5,090/mo
Maryland:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Bethesda, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Bethesda 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 Bethesda, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bethesda 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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bethesda, MD$9,471/mo$8,721/mo+8.6%
Maryland$7,617/mo$7,235/mo+5.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Bethesda, MD
2024 average cost:$9,471/mo
2023 average cost:$8,721/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,617/mo
2023 average cost:$7,235/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Bethesda

Recent reviews for memory care in Bethesda

Waltonwood Ashburn

4.6
My loved one is a resident at Waltonwood Ashburn. The staff is very friendly and approachable. The care associates are very capable and handle the residents very well. The food is good, or so my loved one says. Communication with the family is open, they are always available to answer questions ...
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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. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Sunrise in Chevy Chase, Arden Courts in Potomac, and Artis Senior Living in Potomac. Residents and their families express appreciation for the long-term relationships developed with caregivers.
Excellent communication between staff and families. Reviews highlight the importance of clear communication between communities and families. For example, at Sunrise of Chevy Chase, staff consistently update families on their loved ones' health and well-being. Arden Courts of Potomac uses a SmileApp for photo and activity updates, while Artis Sen ...
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Specialized activities tailored to residents' interests. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at communities, such as trivia nights, movie screenings, and gardening classes. Sunrise in Chevy Chase, Arden Courts of Potomac, and Artis Senior Living of Potomac all have programming that caters to different interests and abilities.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews praise the cleanliness and comfort of the private rooms and communal areas at communities like Sunrise in Chevy Chase, Arden Courts of Potomac, and Artis Senior Living of Potomac. Residents appreciate the attention to detail in creating warm and inviting environments.
High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, the quality of meals and dining experiences stand out as a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their community. Sunrise in Chevy Chase, Arden Courts of Potomac, and Artis Senior Living of Potomac all have chefs who accommodate dietary restrictions and individua ...
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Supportive environment for residents' unique needs. Residents and their families express gratitude for the compassionate care and understanding of communities, such as Sunrise in Chevy Chase, Arden Courts of Potomac, and Artis Senior Living of Potomac. These communities offer specialized care for memory loss, mobility challenges, and other unique ...
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Bethesda review score based on 371 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 371 reviews of 68 Bethesda memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bethesda 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

Bethesda review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Bethesda, MD68 facilities
8.9
Glen Echo, MD84 facilities
8.9
Somerset, MD81 facilities

Review subcategories for Bethesda 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 371 reviews of 68 Bethesda memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bethesda 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.
Bethesda, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Bethesda memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bethesda memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bethesda, 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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bethesda, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
79.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
72.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.5%
69.2%
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 Bethesda 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 Bethesda Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bethesda, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bethesda 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 Bethesda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bethesda, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
66.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
39.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bethesda 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 Bethesda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bethesda, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
58.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bethesda 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 Bethesda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bethesda, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
70.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
47.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Bethesda

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 Bethesda protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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