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Memory care in Darnestown 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 Darnestown is about $7,248 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 32 communities, read 857 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The array of activities is superb. The members are outstanding colleagues. The associates deliver quality work. The Kisco management is not good at management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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I moved my husband here in [date removed]. The facility is laid out exactly like his previous facility, but what a difference. The administrative staff is excellent, the caregivers are so kind and...
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.
From comfortable living arrangements and nutritious dining services to versatile social activities and therapeutic forms of recreation, Poet’s Walk Lansdowne redefines what it means to reside in a senior care facility. Backed by a team that takes a personalized approach to memory care, we help...
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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We 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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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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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Darnestown, MD

The average cost of senior living in Darnestown is $7,248 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Airy, MD with an average of $6,431 per month.

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

Darnestown, MD
$7,248/mo

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

Darnestown, MD
$7,248/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,248/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,424/mo
Studio
$6,868/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,885/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,523/mo

Senior living costs in Darnestown 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: Darnestown, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarnestown, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$7,248/mo$6,220/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$6,376/mo$5,319/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,245/mo$3,921/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Darnestown, MD:$7,248/mo
Maryland:$6,220/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Darnestown, MD:$6,376/mo
Maryland:$5,319/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Darnestown, MD:$5,245/mo
Maryland:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Darnestown, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Darnestown 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Darnestown, MD$8,589/mo$8,411/mo+2.1%
Maryland$7,617/mo$7,235/mo+5.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Darnestown, MD
2024 average cost:$8,589/mo
2023 average cost:$8,411/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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2024 average cost:$7,617/mo
2023 average cost:$7,235/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Darnestown

Recent reviews for memory care in Darnestown

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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Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Many reviews praise the caring and attentive nature of the staff at various senior living communities. At Potomac Courts, the staff is described as professional, kind, and patient, especially in the memory care units. Residents and families appreciate the personal connections formed with staff ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness is a priority in several senior living communities. At Great Falls Memory Care by Artis, the facility is described as super clean and well-maintained, with excellent leadership from the directors. Residents and families also comment on the spacious rooms and good lighting.
Engaging activities for residents. Engaging activities play a significant role in the overall satisfaction of residents and their families. At Great Falls Memory Care by Artis, residents enjoy exercise classes, music therapy, and a variety of other activities. However, some communities, such as Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC, ...
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Responsive communication with families. Clear communication between families and staff is crucial for peace of mind. At Great Falls Memory Care by Artis, the Neighborhood Coordinator returns calls quickly and is described as caring and experienced. However, some communities, such as Tribute at Black Hill, have had difficulties wit ...
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Nearby amenities and convenient location. Being close to amenities and conveniently located is a desirable feature for many families. At Sunrise of Hunter Mill, the proximity to their home was a deciding factor in choosing Sunrise of Hunter Mill. Other communities, such as Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, were prais ...
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Personalized care for individual needs. Tailoring care to individual needs is essential for ensuring the well-being of residents. At Potomac Courts, some families had issues with medical supervision, highlighting the importance of considering this factor when evaluating senior living communities.
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Darnestown review score based on 183 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 183 reviews of 30 Darnestown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Darnestown 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

Darnestown review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Darnestown, MD30 facilities
8.6
Gaithersburg, MD33 facilities
8.6
Poolesville, MD15 facilities

Review subcategories for Darnestown 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 183 reviews of 30 Darnestown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Darnestown resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Darnestown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darnestown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darnestown, 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 Darnestown 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 Darnestown 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
83.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
83.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Darnestown 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 Darnestown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darnestown 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 Darnestown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darnestown, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
76.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
73.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
46.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Darnestown 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 Darnestown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darnestown, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
80%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
70%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
60%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darnestown 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 Darnestown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darnestown, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
70%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
73.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
76.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
53.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Darnestown

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Tribute at Black Hill, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community and Potomac Courts are the top-rated memory care facilities near Darnestown, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 32 memory care facilities near Darnestown, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Darnestown, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 32 memory care facilities near you in Darnestown, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Darnestown, Maryland, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Darnestown, Maryland, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Darnestown, Maryland ranges from $100 to $18780. The average Memory Care cost in Darnestown, Maryland is $7,248. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Darnestown, Maryland typically starts at $100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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