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Memory care in Columbia 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 Columbia is about $7,783 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 297 communities, read 7879 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Baltimore, Washington and Bethesda.

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Photo of Benchmark at Alexandria
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Mom went to Memory Care and the unit was nice. Unfortunately Mom wasn't healthy enough to do much but they definitely tried to get her involved. We had a few hiccups with moving her in and billing. Location...
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 Renaissance of Annandale
66 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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Working with [name removed] to find a place for my mom was a great experience. He was patient, listened and helped us understand what’s most important for her at this time. Tons of great insight and support...
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.
Photo of Aarondale Community
1212 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.5
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They were amazing and I'd highly recommend them. It was my sister that was at Aarondale and she was only there for five weeks. She was on hospice for pancreatic cancer. So I can't speak to amenities social...
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 Senior Care at AarondaleSurrounded by lovely gardens and a meticulously landscaped setting in Springfield, Virginia, Aarondale stands out as a premier assisted senior living community. Just minutes from Washington, D.C., our senior housing offers a blend of Independent Living, Assisted...
Photo of Nichols Senior Care
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My mom originally resided at two different very large Assisted living facilities and her care was terrible. A year ago decided to move her for the third time and that was to Nichols Senior Care. In the year...
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.
Nichols Senior Care is a home designed to accommodate the needs of elderly people. Our home is a 16-bed facility, with private and semi-private rooms depending on availability. We specialize in the needs of the elderly who are not ready for a nursing home atmosphere but need supervision and...
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[name removed] listened well and provided several options for me to explore. She provided checklists that helped a lot while touring facilities, enabling me to ask pertinent questions. Viva is a perfect fit...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Bel Air is located in Bel Air, MD, only 25 miles from Baltimore, life here has the charm of a small town with access to everything a big city has to offer. Along with our assisted living services, we’re one of only two secured memory care residences in the surrounding area....
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Photo of Brookdale Lake Ridge
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.5
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71 reviews
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I really liked Brookdale. And I think my sister did too. I've recommended Brookdale to several folks. They did have an issue with her sink and she could not use it for a month. Her room was a decent size and...
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.
You can live well and age well when you come home to our stunning and stately luxury senior living community in Woodbridge, Va., 25 miles south of Washington, D.C. Our community offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, so should your needs change over time, and you require memory...
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99 Floor plans available
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8.5
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Sunrise of Chevy Chase has met my mom's growing needs. The staff is very kind and attentive. The administration is also very accessible and flexible to meet the needs of their clients.
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 Sunrise of Chevy Chase, conveniently located adjacent to Washington, DC, in Maryland’s Montgomery County, we provide a safe, comfortable living environment and excellent care delivered by an experienced, compassionate team of caregivers. Our beautiful community, nestled in a desirable...
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In all those areas I was satisfied. My mother did not participate in many activities given her condition. Most times she chose to eat in her room. I did appreciate how the staff attended to her from 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...
Photo of The Ridge at Sterling
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The staff is very nice, which made our decision easy. Plus, the rooms are much larger than the competition, making the stay even better.
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.
Located in the heart of Sterling, Virginia, The Ridge at Sterling offers a vibrant and supportive environment for seniors seeking Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care. Formerly known as Pacifica Senior Living Sterling, this community provides beautifully designed, pet-friendly...
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My husband was only there for two and a half weeks at the end of his life. He was on hospice. He was able to pass peacefully and with dignity thanks to Tribute and Blue Ridge Care!
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.
Situated northwest of Washington, D.C., Tribute at One Loudoun rests out among the rolling hills in at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With a full spectrum of assisted living and memory care services, the community provides a comfortable home where residents can thrive. Experienced...
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Photo of The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane
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8.4
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53 reviews
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Everything but food gets a 5. My mom struggled with the meals -- some were better than others. So I'd give them a 3 for food. The staff was very friendly and attentive. My mom found the right balance between...
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.
Just a few minutes from Pike and Rose, 495 access and the Strathmore Music Center, The Terraces at Tuckerman Lane is both centrally located and beautifully situated on the Bethesda Trolley Trail. Our community offers Assisted Living, Enhanced Care and Memory Focused services and provide skilled...
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Photo of Sunrise of Arlington VA
1111 Photos available
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At the beginning of my brother's 8-month stay, I would have given a 5 in every category. However, towards the end, I felt that the communication was generally acceptable but not as good as it was early on,...
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 Sunrise of Arlington in Northern Virginia, we’re proud of our history. We are the first Sunrise mansion built—complete with country-style porches. Our intimate community features comfortable surroundings with access to city life in a secluded, quiet park setting. Our experienced and...
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I would definitely recommend The Kensington. If you are looking for a very high touch, personable experience for your family member and yourself this is the place to be
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 Sunrise at Countryside
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Well they seem very resident centered but they don't seem to have a very good management system in place. They seem to be kind of disorganized and that can be a little frustrating. If you have the patience...
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.
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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Photo of Sunrise of Silver Spring
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I especially love the assistants who do the activities with my parents especially [name removed]. The nurses are very welcoming on memory care floor and they take your concerns seriously and are very helpful...
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.
Welcome to Sunrise of Silver Spring, an assisted living community in Silver Spring, Maryland, just minutes from Route 495 and just off Route 29, north on New Hampshire Avenue. Sunrise of Silver Spring sits in a beautifully landscaped setting in a residential neighborhood, adjacent to the White...
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Photo of Sunrise of Alexandria
99 Photos available
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They were wonderful. Best run place. Clean, caring, awareness of needs of each person. Not just those in charge but everyone working there. Our sadness was that [Name Removed] mom didn't live longer to enjoy...
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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Photo of Village Crossing
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1. 4 2. 5 3. 5 4. 5 5. 4 recent change in top staff caused a few hiccups, but new director is doing great 6. 4 but improving. In a year's time they had 4 chefs and lacked quality and efficiency. New chef...
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.
Village Crossing is surrounded by beautiful gray brick walls, arches lead into the spacious terrace where seniors can socialize outdoors. Chef-prepared meals are served in the formal restaurant-style dining area with comfortable booth seating available. Play a game of pool or enjoy happy hour at...
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My mom has a deluxe (extended) studio, and the room size is excellent. It's one large space that's thoughtfully divided into two distinct living areas, making it feel much more like home. There are plenty...
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.
English Meadows Manassas Campus harmonizes home, care, and comfort all in our inviting and warm campus setting. This isn’t just a place that’s easy on the eyes. It’s a place to experience life.
Photo of Charter Senior Living of Bowie
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The staff is very personable - my mom really loves it there and adjusted much quicker than expected. The room size is very comfortable. The food is iffy - some days she loves it, some days she won't eat it....
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.
Welcome to Charter Senior Living of Bowie, our beautiful, home-like setting, conveniently located between Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington D.C., with easy access from major freeways and nestled in front of a golf course, you find private studio suites, single floor living areas, beautiful...
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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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The people there are very kind. I like the staff. There must have been a reorganization though, and they don't have their act together. It took me a month to get some documentation that I needed There seems...
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 Spring Arbor of Crofton
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We are very pleased with Spring Arbor. My mom has a one bedroom. The rooms are large enough for almost all her furniture. This has made it really feel like home. The bathroom is very large as well. The staff...
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 Tree Of Life Memory Care
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I would give Tree of Life memory care 5 stars. Workers were very attentive to the patients and took very good care of them. They had plenty of activities to keep them busy all day. thank you very much for...
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.
Fair Havens Assisted LivingFair Havens Assisted Living is a senior living community located in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. The historic town of Hanover boasts many attractions and interesting features including the nearby Codorus State Park and Lake Marburg. The views and nearby...
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We chose Tall Oaks in the midst of a dementia crisis. They were able to help us in a pinch. The care is a good value. They do not have enough staff for "extras" such as delivering his mail to his room (he...
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.
Tall Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care has served families in Northern Virginia for over 35 years!Residents at Tall Oaks enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, highlighted by delicious, chef-prepared meals, exciting activities, local outings, and a wide array of beautiful apartment styles. Giving back is...
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Photo of The Renley at Woodholme Gardens
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The team is fantastic. Very helpful and very kind to my mother. The switch to a new owner has made some of the administrative stuff a bit of a challenge but I'm hopeful these are just initial hiccups. They...
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.
Situated in a private, wooded setting, Woodholme Gardens is a cozy senior living community located near Northwest Hospital, Sinai Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center and John Hopkins Hospital as well as Woodholme Shopping Center, the Baltimore Zoo and National Aquarium. Wake up every day...
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Cost of memory care in Columbia, MD

The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $7,783 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fort Meade, MD with an average of $7,783 per month.

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

Columbia, MD
$7,783/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,783/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,787/mo
Studio
$7,607/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,011/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,033/mo

Senior living costs in Columbia 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: Columbia, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbia, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$7,783/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,671/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,580/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Columbia, MD:$7,783/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Columbia, MD:$6,671/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Columbia, MD:$3,580/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Columbia, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Columbia 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 average 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
Columbia, MD$7,543/mo$7,604/mo-0.8%
Maryland$7,436/mo$7,380/mo+0.8%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Columbia, MD
2024 average cost:$7,543/mo
2023 average cost:$7,604/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,436/mo
2023 average cost:$7,380/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Columbia

Recent reviews for memory care in Columbia

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]

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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Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Columbia review score based on 1,554 family reviews

8.5
Review score297 facilities1554 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1554 reviews of 297 Columbia memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Columbia 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

Columbia review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Columbia, MD297 facilities
8.5
Germantown, MD314 facilities
8.4
Laurel, MD296 facilities

Review subcategories for Columbia 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 1,554 reviews of 297 Columbia memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Columbia 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.
Columbia, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
3.2
3.7
Meals & dining
3.0
3.4
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Columbia memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia, 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 Columbia 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 Columbia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbia, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.4%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
72.4%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.7%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.8%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.1%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.7%
69.5%
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 Columbia 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 Columbia Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbia, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.8%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbia 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 Columbia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbia, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.4%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
65.7%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
45.8%
22.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Columbia 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 Columbia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbia, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
57.2%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia 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 Columbia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.9%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.2%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.7%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.9%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
48.5%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.4%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Columbia

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