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Memory care in Brandywine Heights 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 Brandywine Heights is about $6,565 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 283 communities, read 6424 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I moved my husband here in [date removed]. The facility is laid out exactly like his previous facility, but what a difference. The administrative staff is excellent, the caregivers are so kind and...
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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.
From comfortable living arrangements and nutritious dining services to versatile social activities and therapeutic forms of recreation, Poet’s Walk Lansdowne redefines what it means to reside in a senior care facility. Backed by a team that takes a personalized approach to memory care, we help...
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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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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.
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Overall I think they do a good job at Woodbine. The facility itself is a bit worn down, but they keep it very clean and nice looking. The care staff here are all very friendly and professional. They seem to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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My father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely and...
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff is...
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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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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.
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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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.
Set along the Potomac River and minutes from Georgetown, The Fitzgerald of Palisades offers a best-of-both-worlds lifestyle that’s easily accessible to Palisades’ charming main street corridor and all that Washington D.C. has to offer. Come tour with us today!
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
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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.
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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 Brandywine Heights, MD

The average cost of senior living in Brandywine Heights is $6,565 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesapeake Beach, MD with an average of $6,134 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Brandywine Heights, MD vs. nearby cities

Brandywine Heights, MD
$6,565/mo
$7,013/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Brandywine Heights, MD vs. the state and national average

Brandywine Heights, MD
$6,565/mo
U.S. national average
$4,877/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Brandywine Heights vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,565/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Brandywine Heights, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,624/mo
Studio
$6,753/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,224/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,824/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Brandywine Heights over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Brandywine Heights

Recent reviews for memory care in Brandywine Heights

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and caring staff members. Many reviews praise the compassionate and attentive nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks, several residents and their families express appreciation for the long-term friendships they've developed with the commun ...
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Engaging activities for memory care residents. Activities are a key feature for memory care residents, with families reporting a wide range of offerings at different communities. At Olney Memory Care by Artis, the memory care unit has a focus on activities tailored to meet the needs of those with memory impairments.
Personalized care for individual residents. Several reviews highlight the personal approach taken by caregivers to ensure each resident receives individualized attention, such as at Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac, where staff members adapt to the unique needs of each resident and make them feel valued.
Thorough and consistent communication. Families appreciate clear and regular communication from staff to keep them informed of their loved ones' progress and care, like at Symphony Manor, where staff members proactively update families on their loved ones' activities and milestones.
Quality food and dining experiences. Quality food is a priority for many residents and their families, and several communities are noted for their excellent dining experiences. At Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, for instance, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, maki ...
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Attentiveness to residents' physical and emotional needs. Residents and their families frequently comment on how well their needs are met, both physically and emotionally. At Legacy Ridge, the staff adapts to residents' changing needs as their dementia progresses, ensuring they receive the appropriate care and attention.
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Brandywine Heights review score based on 1,481 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1481 reviews of 260 Brandywine Heights memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Brandywine Heights 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

Brandywine Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Brandywine Heights, MD260 facilities
9.8
Melwood, MD6 facilities
7.9
Andrews AFB, MD11 facilities

Review subcategories for Brandywine Heights 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 1,481 reviews of 260 Brandywine Heights memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Brandywine Heights 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Brandywine Heights memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brandywine Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brandywine Heights, 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 Brandywine Heights 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 Brandywine Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
48.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.3%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.3%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76.9%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Brandywine Heights 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 Brandywine Heights Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80.8%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.9%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brandywine Heights 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 Brandywine Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.6%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
69.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
67.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Brandywine Heights 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 Brandywine Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
61.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.8%
40%
Room service
Room service
61.2%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brandywine Heights 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 Brandywine Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
71.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.8%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.1%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.2%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.9%
51.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.1%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.3%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.8%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
75.4%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
51.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated memory care facilities near Brandywine Heights, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 283 memory care facilities near Brandywine Heights, Maryland. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Brandywine Heights, Maryland are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 283 memory care facilities near you in Brandywine Heights, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Brandywine Heights, 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 Brandywine Heights, 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 Brandywine Heights, Maryland ranges from $84 to $19700. The average Memory Care cost in Brandywine Heights, Maryland is $6,565. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Brandywine Heights, Maryland typically starts at $84. 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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