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Memory care in Bucklodge 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 Bucklodge is about $6,622 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 348 communities, read 8048 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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The experience we have had with The Leland of Laurel Run has been very positive. I certainly recommend them. They did a really good job working with my sister to get her acclimated to the new place and...
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.
The Leland of Laurel Run strives to give our residents all the care, security and comforts of home. Newly renovated and opened in December, 2012, our unique setting downtown Waynesboro offers a step back in history. Once the Leland Hotel, the building has been purchased and re-purposed into a...
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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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My brother and I toured a number of places when we were searching for a new home for our parents. Although Mom died before we could implement the move, we followed through with moving Dad into the Maryland...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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So far things seem to be going well with Wonder's PCH. The staff here seem very competent, and very dedicated to the care of their residents. It's not a swanky country club looking place, like some of the...
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.
Wonder's PCHWonder’s PCH is a senior community in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. Hanover is one of the most historical towns in the state of Pennsylvania and is deeply steeped in traditional values. The people here are kind and always ready to help a neighbor or a stranger. The...
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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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Winchester is a single level building on a quiet street in a residential neighborhood.  Residents have access to a large fenced yard with flowering plants and trees.  We are able to promote activity and independence within a safe and secure environment...
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Deb, the administrator for "The Manor" as we lovingly call it, told me on my first visit that the staff treats the facility as their home and the residents as their family...and I have found this to be so...
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.
Michaux Manor is a senior living community located in Fayetteville, PA, which is in Franklin County and home to just over 3,000 people. Residents will enjoy this quiet area and enjoy the scenic atmosphere with its park-like settings and mountainous views, small schools and area shops where they...
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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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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, 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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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.
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. ...
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
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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Cost of memory care in Bucklodge, MD

The average cost of senior living in Bucklodge is $6,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walkersville, MD with an average of $5,817 per month.

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

Bucklodge, MD
$6,622/mo

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

Bucklodge, MD
$6,622/mo
U.S. national average
$4,972/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,622/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,764/mo
Studio
$7,007/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,710/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,599/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,839/mo

Senior living costs in Bucklodge 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: Bucklodge, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBucklodge, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$6,622/mo$6,326/mo$4,972/mo
Assisted Living$6,684/mo$5,388/mo$4,718/mo
Independent Living$5,591/mo$3,993/mo$4,176/mo
Memory Care
Bucklodge, MD:$6,622/mo
Maryland:$6,326/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Assisted Living
Bucklodge, MD:$6,684/mo
Maryland:$5,388/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Independent Living
Bucklodge, MD:$5,591/mo
Maryland:$3,993/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
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Memory care costs in Bucklodge, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bucklodge 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
Bucklodge, MD$7,732/mo$7,329/mo+5.5%
Maryland$7,617/mo$7,235/mo+5.3%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Bucklodge, MD
2024 average cost:$7,732/mo
2023 average cost:$7,329/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,617/mo
2023 average cost:$7,235/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Bucklodge

Recent reviews for memory care in Bucklodge

HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

5.0
My experience at Heartfields was excellent! I couldn’t have placed [name removed] in a more caring, professional environment. I would recommend Heartfields to anyone. It was a difficult time for me and they made it easier on a daily basis to continue to help [name removed]

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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Bucklodge review score based on 1,820 family reviews

8.5
Review score319 facilities1820 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1820 reviews of 319 Bucklodge memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bucklodge 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

Bucklodge review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Bucklodge, MD319 facilities
8.3
Barnesville, MD31 facilities
8.6
Poolesville, MD15 facilities

Review subcategories for Bucklodge 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 1,820 reviews of 319 Bucklodge memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bucklodge 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.
Bucklodge, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Bucklodge memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bucklodge memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bucklodge, 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 Bucklodge 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 Bucklodge 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
77.1%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bucklodge 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 Bucklodge Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bucklodge, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.4%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.2%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bucklodge 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 Bucklodge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bucklodge, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
64.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.4%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.6%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bucklodge 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 Bucklodge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.9%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
57.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bucklodge 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 Bucklodge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bucklodge, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
68.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.7%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.2%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
49.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Bucklodge

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