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Memory care in Dickerson 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 Dickerson is about $7,314 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 27 communities, read 792 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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[name removed] is great and helped me set up my loved one’s room and gave us a great deal without sacrificing quality. The level of care is great and the environment is perfect for folks in any stage of...
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.
Arden Courts of Potomac is a purpose built memory care community, for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and relate dementias.Our community is secure with outdoor courtyards and walking paths. We provide 24/7 care, which includes medication management,assistance with ADL’s, special...
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The serving staff, such as the receptionist cleaning, and general day to day people are good. They strive to help, learn about the resident and truly seem to care. Not that senior management doesn't but they...
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.
The moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home. From our warm, inviting fireplace to our cozy, family-like atmosphere, Sunrise at Montgomery Village is a step above the typical senior residence. For the past fifteen years, our caring and experienced staff has been helping seniors live...
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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
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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.
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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The care staff is excellent and admin listens to any concerns. My dad was only there for 3 months, but he made some friends, loved his care providers, and loved his room.
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.
Sunrise of Frederick is an assisted living community in Frederick, Maryland, located just blocks from The Golden Mile (Route 40 west). Sunrise of Frederick is nestled in a suburban, convenient setting. We pride ourselves in our experience in Frederick County with nearly 15 years serving seniors...
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Our family’s experience with Tranquillity of Fredericktowne has been very positive. From the beginning, the staff demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and genuine concern for my stepfather’s well-being....
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.
Conveniently located right off of Interstate 70 and Route 15 in Frederick, Tranquility possesses breathtaking views of both the Catoctin and Sugarloaf mountains. The beautifully landscaped grounds include flower and vegetable gardens maintained by our own residents. Our walking path around our...
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Spring Arbor and Homewood were our top two choices. SA had availability when we needed it. Have had some issues with the "bulk account" for TV, which is included in the cost and provided by Comcast. The...
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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Staff is thoughtful and caring of the residents. When issues occur whether impacting residents , staff or both, solutions are offered. Safety , good health and fun are priorities. Our family is very...
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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5 across the board. We're very happy with Poet's Walk...All of the staff, from the front office people to those involved in day-to-day care, know the residents, interact with them and help doing whatever...
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.
Poet’s Walk Leesburg, A Spring Hills Memory Care Community in Leesburg, VA is located in Loudoun County. Residents of Poet’s Walk, A Spring Hills Memory Care Community enjoy private suites with private showers. Our Fresh Approach to Memory Care together with our outstanding senior housing, allows...
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Facility & staff are very friendly & kind. Cleanliness of my husband's room needs to be improved greatly. Patients really care a lot about one another.
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.
About the facilityThe Ridge at SterlingAt The Ridge at Sterling, discover exceptional care options for independent living, assisted living, and respite care. This community’s comforting campus in Sterling, Virginia, offers an inviting homestyle atmosphere and lies tucked away in a residential...
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My mother has been a resident for about a month. She has been well cared for with a friendly and welcoming staff. To date there have been fewer activities to engage her than I'd hoped. New staff has...
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 on the edge of an expansive park, Tribute at Black Hill offers a serene setting with access to major city conveniences. Equal distance from Baltimore and Washington, D.C., the community offers assisted living and memory care. Residents can rest easy knowing that their independence is...
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5 - he was only there a couple of months before he passed but our experience was good. We like the responsiveness of the team whenever we had questions. The facility was bright and clean. He always commented...
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.
Reflections - A Senior Living Community is a Bed & Breakfast style community located in the quaint, historic town of Leesburg, VA. We are conveniently located to many unique shops and restaurants; the Leesburg Premium Outlets are also within a few minutes' drive. Washington Dulles Internation...
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I thought the facility and the staff were excellent. My mom's was a unique situation because she is pretty much 100% deaf so it was difficult to communicate at times but they did a good job while she was...
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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Staff and residents extremely caring, knowledgeable and friendly. Common areas kept impeccably clean. Quality of care outstanding. Meals and dining super diverse and high quality. And plenty of activities....
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.
The Ashleigh at Lansdowne Community, located in Leesburg, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiritas - Memory Care. You'll have peace of mind knowing we are a Retirement Unlimited, Inc community, family-owned and operated in Virginia with a proud 35+ year tradition of providing...
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Morningside is an excellent organization who put their customers families first. They were very caring and understanding in a constantly changing family. There was good communication with timely responses.
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.
 Morningside House is located in the heart of historic Leesburg beside the Washington and Old Dominion walking path and just steps away from the Leesburg Senior Center. Walk to Raflo Park or downtown Leesburg and enjoy browsing through the antique or boutique stores and coffee shops. Market...
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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.
Private, Secure Apartment LivingCaring staff and comfortable apartments with kitchenettes provide support, privacy, and the ability to live life just the way you prefer. With your favorite furnishings and mementos, you’ll feel right at home and secure knowing assistance is there if you need it....
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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My mom has been a resident at Country Meadows for 3 months. She came here following several hospitalizations and 2 stays in a rehab center. Her illness left her weak and no longer able to perform her own...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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It's been an adjustment, she's cute, she likes it and she likes the people but she said they make you feel a little "o-l-d." She has been participating in the activities, she likes it there, they're great....
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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.
Welcome to Meadow Glen of Leesburg! Meadow Glen is Loudoun County's premiere assisted living community. It offers an intimate home-like setting centered around a beautiful 150-year old farmhouse. Meadow Glen accommodates just 40 residents in 37 suites. With one-story construction, residents...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
Woodland Assisted Living is a beautiful adult care community located in Lovettsville, VA. We pride ourselves in giving the best quality care possible for the many residents living in the home. We understand how important it is for you to feel comfortable living your elderly parents in our care,...
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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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Dickerson, MD

The average cost of senior living in Dickerson is $7,314 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Myersville, MD with an average of $5,674 per month.

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

Dickerson, MD
$7,314/mo

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

Dickerson, MD
$7,314/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,314/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,225/mo
Studio
$6,524/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,736/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,599/mo

Senior living costs in Dickerson 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: Dickerson, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDickerson, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$7,314/mo$6,220/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,661/mo$5,319/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,320/mo$3,921/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Dickerson, MD:$7,314/mo
Maryland:$6,220/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Dickerson, MD:$5,661/mo
Maryland:$5,319/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Dickerson, MD:$5,320/mo
Maryland:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Dickerson, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dickerson 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
Dickerson, MD$7,364/mo$7,078/mo+4.0%
Maryland$7,436/mo$6,668/mo+11.5%
National$6,282/mo$5,847/mo+7.4%
Dickerson, MD
2024 average cost:$7,364/mo
2023 average cost:$7,078/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,436/mo
2023 average cost:$6,668/mo
Percent change:+11.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,282/mo
2023 average cost:$5,847/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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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 Dickerson

Recent reviews for memory care in Dickerson

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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Morningside House of Leesburg

4.6
A great place for most elderly with a fabulous staff that really cares about the people. The food is excellent and they have great activities. Would recommend for your loved one, if they are high-functioning.

Dickerson review score based on 144 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 144 reviews of 25 Dickerson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dickerson 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

Dickerson review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Dickerson, MD25 facilities
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Barnesville, MD31 facilities
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Poolesville, MD15 facilities

Review subcategories for Dickerson 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 144 reviews of 25 Dickerson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dickerson 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
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Dickerson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dickerson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dickerson, 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 Dickerson 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 Dickerson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dickerson, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
68%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dickerson 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 Dickerson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dickerson, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dickerson 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 Dickerson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dickerson, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
48%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dickerson 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 Dickerson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dickerson, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
64%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dickerson 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 Dickerson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dickerson, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
64%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
64%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
36%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Dickerson

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