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Memory care in Charlestown 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 Charlestown is about $5,589 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 289 communities, read 6821 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville
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The people there genuinely care and do their very best. They are patient, kind and attentive. As for growth areas, they need to do a better job with cleaning and maintenance and with keeping to the posted...
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 Viva Senior Living at Cockeysville, we keep our focus on those we assist with the utmost respect and appreciation. Located on a hillside in Cockeysville, MD, only 17 miles from Baltimore, we’re known for our individualized care. Our stand-alone cottages, one for our memory care and one for...
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Mom likes it there the food is good, activities are plentiful and the staff seems to be helpful and friendly despite being short staffed. It's better then the 3 other places she's been in.
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 Brandywine Upper Providence, every day unfolds like a well-composed retreat—refined, personal, and deeply comforting.Here, you’re part of a warm, welcoming community that blends resort-style amenities with compassionate, around-the-clock care. From our concierge-style services and gourmet...
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The staff was very assessable and did their best to meet my brother's needs. The facility was always kept clean . So many social activities were planned each day and [name removed] loved the food. We were...
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.
Amoroso Wellness at York is a senior living community located in York, PA, which is a historical city in York County and home to just over 43,000 people. Amoroso Wellness at York offers the highest level of care to our seniors in a quiet, home-like setting. At Amoroso Wellness at York, our...
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Legend of Lititz is a very nice place, all the staff there are very nice, friendly and helpful. My dad is very happy there. I would suggest that other families may find Legend of Lititz a good place for...
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.
We are committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. Our professional and personalized services are designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to those who entrust their housing and service needs to us. At Legend of Lititz, we...
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I like how friendly the people (the workers and the residents) are. I like the cleanliness and the inviting feeling that you get when you enter the building. I love that my mom is happy and well taken care...
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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Photo of Sunrise of Newtown Square
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My loved one has since moved but over the course of his stay at Sunrise, it was a great community! Lovely staff, very friendly, accommodating, and patient. Exactly the type of environment needed for a...
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 care services. From...
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Photo of Inspirations Bayside Assisted Living and Memory Care
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She got excellent care while she was there. It was only 4 months. It truly gave my sister and I relief knowing that. My mom never complained and actually enjoyed the food and liked her care givers. I wish...
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 Woodlands Assisted Living offers seniors the best of everything: a hotel-like atmosphere with family caregivers. We are a 70-unit assisted living center, located in the Baltimore area, nestled among four acres of serene woods. Our Spacious dining room and community area encourages the...
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What we like the most about the community is that it is smaller and more affordable. The food is good and well kept up. Yes, we would recommend The Cottages of Perry Hall to other families based on 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.
The Cottages of Perry Hall – A Charter Senior Living Community is an assisted living and memory care community with a total of 64 individual apartments. As the management company for The Cottages of Perry Hall, Charter Senior Living will be responsible for day-to-day operations and all related...
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What we like about the community are the residents and the staff, they all are very nice. Also the food is good. We would recommend Bellingham at West Chester to others and have already recommended it
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.
Senior living by designThe Watermark at Bellingham is a recently renovated senior living community located on 15 beautiful acres near downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania. While perfectly situated near Philadelphia and Wilmington, there’s so much to do you might just want to spend your days...
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The staff is wonderful ! food is great lots of activities has a small town feel. I would absolutely recommend this community to others - it's a wonderful place! Was perfect for my aunt, not too big.
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.
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line is a senior living community located in Media, PA. Media is a small borough in Delaware County, west of Philadelphia and home to about 5,500 people. Residents can take part in a host of activities including going out to local...
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Photo of Dover Place
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The lady in charge of the events is amazing and is as friendly as can be. The food looks appetizing and the nurses take their jobs seriously.
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.
Dover Place is an Enlivant senior living community nestled in a rural part of historic Dover, Delaware. Our rural setting provides the peace and tranquility that our residents desire, while our proximity to downtown Dover offers a world of entertainment and cultural activities, including The...
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle
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One thing that was very disappointing was no assist with transportation to drs appointments. We looked at another facility that believed did do that. I live in NJ so that has been an issue. My other brother...
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.
There are assisted living facilities. And then there's Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle. One reason why our community is such a special place to live is that we understand every family wants the very best for loved ones.As a company that is family-operated, our commitment is to each resident...
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Photo of Inspirations at Linthicum
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Nothing is perfect but they were darn close. I found the care my uncle largely received was prompt, caring, and thorough. There was one employee who I'm not sure has the personality to be a caregiver (my...
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.
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 make sure you don't stay in your room all day and do their best to get you out of the room. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
At Summit Place we pride ourselves on our relaxed home like atmosphere where our residents come first. We are located in the small town of Glassboro, New Jersey, just one half mile east of Rowan College and two miles south of Lakeside Park. Our residents are happy to call Summit Place home due...
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Rooms and facilities are great.. Food is good and even better with the à la carte menu Activities on and off campus great and a good variety.
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.
For more than three decades, The Arbor Company has been dedicated to providing the lifestyle and amenities that keep seniors feeling their very best. The newest addition to the Arbor Terrace family, Arbor Terrace Exton is a senior living community slated to open in early 2021. It will be a place...
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My husband was diagnosed with dementia in 2022, and moved to the Maples in [date removed]. It was a hard decision but it turned out to be the right one. He had a comfortable room and bath, and was able to...
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.
Maples at Stoneleigh is the newest memory care facility in the Towson area! This mansion was built in 1924 and was used as a nursing home for several years. The building was completely renovated in December 2019.Our facility is managed by Sagelife and we are proud to be an assisted living...
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I was so fortunate to find Exton Senior Living. I had been trying to relocate my ailing mother closer to me and A Place for Mom got me connected. From beginning to end, everything was clearly explained...
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.
Welcome to Exton Senior Living, a premier senior living community located conveniently off of Route 100 in Exton, Pennsylvania. Convenient to West Chester, Downingtown, Paoli and Chester Springs, Exton Senior Living is in close proximity to shopping, dining and houses of worship. Exton Senior...
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5 for all! What we like the most about the community is their staff members! They are great, friendly and caring. Yes, we would recommend Queenstown Landing to other families based on our experience so far.
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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The overwhelming majority of staff, in all positions, is caring, kind, thoughtful, and responsible. A number of creative activities are offered on a daily basis, and these activities are posted in a monthly...
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.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more...
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The staff is very friendly, helpful, understanding, truly caring & supportive. The facility has more of a nice home setting - bright - verses an institutional look & feel.
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 personal care...
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The facility is well equipped to accommodate all three phases of living from independent, assisted living, any hospice care. The Mews has a long standing good reputation along with long standing...
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.
When you think of independent living, assisted living, and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on almost 8 wooded acres just off Lakeside Boulevard on Atrium Court in Owings Mills, Maryland, you will find Atrium Village; a retirement community where you can choose from a wide array of lifestyle options. Designed for those who want companionship and amenities with a hospitality...
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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.
For those who need assistance with day-to-day tasks, or want someone close by 24 hours per day, Oak Leaf Manor is an ideal, less costly healthcare choice for personal care needs. Assistance and security are provided by trained, caring staff who take pride in delivering outstanding personal care...
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My mother has gone through a lot of changes in the last few years. She started at Keystone with my father after covid because they were too sick to take care of each other and keep track of their meds. My...
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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Our dad, 86, has been a resident for 1 year and he & we love EL. His room is bright and always clean. There is no smell in the halls. The food is great. Everyone on staff smiles and is welcoming. Lots of...
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.
Echo Lake is located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, within the picturesque community of Atwater. Our community is situated in rolling hills of beautiful Chester County, less than 10 miles from Paoli, Devon-Berwyn, and Frazer, and less than 20 miles from Chester Springs, Exton, Chesterbrook, and West...
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Cost of memory care in Charlestown, MD

The average cost of senior living in Charlestown is $5,589 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Betterton, MD with an average of $5,485 per month.

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

Charlestown, MD
$5,589/mo

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

Charlestown, MD
$5,589/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,589/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,180/mo
Studio
$7,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,620/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,790/mo

Senior living costs in Charlestown 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: Charlestown, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCharlestown, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$5,589/mo$6,402/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$5,269/mo$5,433/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$4,427/mo$4,025/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Charlestown, MD:$5,589/mo
Maryland:$6,402/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Charlestown, MD:$5,269/mo
Maryland:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Charlestown, MD:$4,427/mo
Maryland:$4,025/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Charlestown, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Charlestown 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.

Charlestown, MDMD stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Charlestown, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Charlestown 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
Charlestown, MD$7,327/mo$6,756/mo+8.5%
Maryland$7,630/mo$7,235/mo+5.5%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Charlestown, MD
2024 average cost:$7,327/mo
2023 average cost:$6,756/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,630/mo
2023 average cost:$7,235/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Charlestown

Recent reviews for memory care in Charlestown

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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Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC in Coatesville, PA

4.5
My mother has lived at Freedom Village since 1999, first in a beautiful condo, next in Assisted Living and finally in Skilled Care for the last 5 years. She is now 96 years old, legally blind, hard of hearing, and has advanced dementia. She spends most of her time in a wheelchair and is happy ...
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The Residence at Chadds Ford in Glen Mills, PA

5.0
I would definitely recommend this community. It is brand new and extremely clean. The community has everything my mom needs. The staff is very friendly, kind, and attentive. The communication is great and they have built a relationship with us.

Charlestown review score based on 1,575 family reviews

8.3
Review score253 facilities1575 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1575 reviews of 253 Charlestown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Charlestown 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

Charlestown review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Charlestown, MD253 facilities
8.3
North East, MD316 facilities
6.5
Perryville, MD5 facilities

Review subcategories for Charlestown 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 1,575 reviews of 253 Charlestown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Charlestown 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.
Charlestown, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.0
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.6
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Charlestown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charlestown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charlestown, 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 Charlestown 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 Charlestown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Charlestown, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.1%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.6%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.3%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Charlestown 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 Charlestown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Charlestown, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.3%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.4%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.7%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.5%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Charlestown 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 Charlestown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charlestown, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.4%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.1%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
56.7%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.6%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.4%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Charlestown 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 Charlestown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charlestown, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.9%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.7%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
47.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.7%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charlestown 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 Charlestown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charlestown, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.8%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.9%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.8%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.9%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
63%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
45.3%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.7%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Charlestown

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