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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Doncaster, MD

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Memory care in Doncaster 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 Doncaster is about $8,359 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 213 communities, read 5972 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Fredericksburg, Alexandria and Woodbridge.

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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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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...
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.
Marshall Manor provides gracious Assisted Living in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In a beautifully designed setting, our program places its emphasis on hospitality and quality of life, while offering a full range of amenities and services. Our Special Needs Program is for moderate to...
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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.
A welcoming atmosphere fills the hallways, dining room, and other areas as residents of Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community enjoy numerous programs and offerings that cater to their individual wellness, social, intellectual and spiritual needs.  Residents enjoy living in comfortable...
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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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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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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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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We can't thank the staff of La Casa Assisted living home enough for the care they gave our father. He was a patient there for 16 months and the care and kindness they showed him was great. La Casa keeps the...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
As a Caregiver for over 15 years for my husband, Gene, who passed away from Alzheimer's Disease on March 13, 2005, I tried many different avenues to care for him. All failed! There had to be a better way, a better place, something, somewhere. I prayed every night that God would give me...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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During my mother's time here, she was in the independent living section and the community was always clean and the staff was always friendly and willing to help. When my mother's health declined, they were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.

Cost of memory care in Doncaster, MD

The average cost of senior living in Doncaster is $8,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD with an average of $7,328 per month.

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

Doncaster, MD
$8,359/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$8,359/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,148/mo
Studio
$8,897/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,488/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,354/mo

Senior living costs in Doncaster 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: Doncaster, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDoncaster, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$8,359/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,071/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,581/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Doncaster, MD:$8,359/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Doncaster, MD:$7,071/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Doncaster, MD:$4,581/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Doncaster, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Doncaster 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
Doncaster, MD$7,769/mo$7,472/mo+4.0%
Maryland$7,436/mo$7,380/mo+0.8%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Doncaster, MD
2024 average cost:$7,769/mo
2023 average cost:$7,472/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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 Doncaster

Recent reviews for memory care in Doncaster

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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Sunrise at Silas Burke House

4.3
The Sunrise at Silas Burke House was almost new when my dad moved into it - and the staff have stayed on top of the normal wear and tear, and addressed the issues that are normal with a new operation (service in the dining room, knowing where things are, etc.). The staff are friendly, helpful, ...
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Arbor Terrace Senior Living in Lanham, MD

4.9
From day one of them literally rolling out the red carpet - Arbor Terrace has provided exceptional care for Mom …. Mom’s room is always clean and well kept - they keep the her in engaged with various activities (the staff recently got Mom all dressed and dolled up and I was able to take her to ...
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Doncaster review score based on 1,198 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 1198 reviews of 213 Doncaster memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Doncaster 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

Doncaster review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Doncaster, MD213 facilities
8.5
Indian Head, MD235 facilities

Review subcategories for Doncaster 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 1,198 reviews of 213 Doncaster memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Doncaster 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.
Doncaster, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
3.3
3.6
Meals & dining
3.1
3.3
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Doncaster memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Doncaster memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Doncaster, 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 Doncaster 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 Doncaster 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
79.4%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
74.8%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.2%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.6%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Doncaster 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 Doncaster Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Doncaster, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79.9%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.6%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.3%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Doncaster 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 Doncaster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Doncaster, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.4%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
69.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.2%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50.5%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Doncaster 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 Doncaster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
64%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.2%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
63.1%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
43.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Doncaster 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 Doncaster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Doncaster, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.9%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.4%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.3%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.1%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
74.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
53.3%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Doncaster

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 Doncaster protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Doncaster, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 213 memory care facilities near Doncaster, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Doncaster, Maryland are Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Silver Spring, A Memory Care Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 213 memory care facilities near you in Doncaster, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Doncaster, 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 Doncaster, 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 Doncaster, Maryland ranges from $$2,800 to $$18,780. The average Memory Care cost in Doncaster, Maryland is $8,359. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Doncaster, Maryland typically starts at $$2,800. 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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