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Memory care in Dorsey Crossroads 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 Dorsey Crossroads is about $5,987 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 103 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Dorsey Crossroads Memory Care Facilities | 103 Reviews

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Photo of Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor
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My mom has lived here for one year, and I can't say enough about our experience! The caregivers are very stable , i.e. they have been with this facility for many years in most cases and they really seem to...
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.
Oakland Manor is a fully licensed assisted living residence, for seniors who are in need of some assistance in their day-to-day activities, from our caring professional staff. Our residence, designed and built for that purpose is the answer. Located on a three acre wooded site near the Liberty...
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Photo of The Terraces at Westminster
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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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43 reviews
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43 reviews
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They are so good there. Very attentive. It's clean, doesn't smell. They have activities throughout the day to help keep my mother in law distracted and busy. She is settling in very well. The best part is...
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 Terraces at Westminster is an assisted living and memory care community in Westminster, Maryland.For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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Photo of Lorien Mt. Airy
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66 Floor plans available
8.7
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13 reviews
8.7
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The Lorien staff were great along with the facility and clinical staff. I don’t think my Dad was too crazy about the food there but his appetite was not that great either. My only issue was with their 3rd...
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.
Lorien Mt. Airy is conveniently located near the junction of Carroll, Frederick, Montgomery and Howard Counties. We are uniquely positioned to serve area residents who want to live in a compassionate community that encourages self-direction and independence while providing assistance when...
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We placed our sister at Copper Ridge, at the end of March; the physical appearance of the dining room, sitting rooms and the small but adequate individual rooms were what impressed us. There is also a craft...
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.
Since 1994, Copper Ridge, located in Sykesville, MD, has been a pioneer in the field of memory and dementia support through its cutting edge programs and services. With advancements in research and education, we have evolved to now offer complete neurocognitive support for individuals...
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It is pricey but they provide a tremendous amount of services, we would absolutely 100% recommend this community to others
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 Nova Springs Assisted Living
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The place is small enough that the staff knows everyone and treats them like family. The rooms are huge and inviting. Home cooked meals always smell delicious. There aren't scheduled activities but that's ok...
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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Photo of Brightview Westminster Ridge
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The nursing service at Brightview Westminster Ridge needs improving. Mom is diabetic and was not receiving her medication. So we had to put our foot down with the staff on this matter. We had several...
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.
Tucked handsomely into countryside, yet close to every metro-area convenience and historic downtown Westminster, Brightview Westminster Ridge brings all the right things together for vibrant, value-filled senior living. The only full-service, rental retirement community in Carroll County, the...
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
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, 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.
Carroll Lutheran Village is a not-for-profit life plan community. For over 40 years, we have helped individuals achieve their personal best in our full-service continuing care retirement community, which is why we’ve been recognized as Carroll’s Best for retirement living, assisted living and...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Dorsey Crossroads, MD

The average cost of senior living in Dorsey Crossroads is $5,987 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Manchester, MD with an average of $5,136 per month.

Memory care costs in Dorsey Crossroads, MD, vs. nearby cities

Dorsey Crossroads, MD
$5,987/mo

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

Dorsey Crossroads, MD
$5,987/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,987/mo

Memory care costs in Dorsey Crossroads, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,078/mo
Studio
$5,927/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,750/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,700/mo

Senior living costs in Dorsey Crossroads 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: Dorsey Crossroads, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorsey Crossroads, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$5,987/mo$6,222/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$5,217/mo$5,325/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$3,750/mo$3,929/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Dorsey Crossroads, MD:$5,987/mo
Maryland:$6,222/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Dorsey Crossroads, MD:$5,217/mo
Maryland:$5,325/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Dorsey Crossroads, MD:$3,750/mo
Maryland:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Dorsey Crossroads, MD, over time

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

Dorsey Crossroads, MDMD stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Dorsey Crossroads, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dorsey Crossroads 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
Dorsey Crossroads, MD$10,320/mo$12,320/mo-16.2%
Maryland$6,368/mo$6,371/mo-0.0%
National$5,565/mo$5,509/mo+1.0%
Dorsey Crossroads, MD
2024 average cost:$10,320/mo
2023 average cost:$12,320/mo
Percent change:-16.2%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,368/mo
2023 average cost:$6,371/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,565/mo
2023 average cost:$5,509/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorsey Crossroads

Recent reviews for memory care in Dorsey Crossroads

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]

Integrity Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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New Life Healthy Living in Windsor Mill, MD

4.0
I've heard mostly good things from my loved ones. The staff have been very personable and attentive, and my grandmother says she likes it here.

Dorsey Crossroads memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorsey Crossroads memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorsey Crossroads, 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 Dorsey Crossroads 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 Dorsey Crossroads that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorsey Crossroads, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
72.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorsey Crossroads 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 Dorsey Crossroads Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorsey Crossroads, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorsey Crossroads 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 Dorsey Crossroads partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorsey Crossroads, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorsey Crossroads 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 Dorsey Crossroads communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorsey Crossroads, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorsey Crossroads 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 Dorsey Crossroads offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorsey Crossroads, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Dorsey Crossroads

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor, The Terraces at Westminster and Lorien Mt. Airy are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dorsey Crossroads, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Dorsey Crossroads, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dorsey Crossroads, Maryland are Sunrise of Montgomery Village, Bedford Court, a CCRC and Sunrise of Pikesville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Dorsey Crossroads, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dorsey Crossroads, 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 Dorsey Crossroads, 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 Dorsey Crossroads, Maryland ranges from $100 to $18780. The average Memory Care cost in Dorsey Crossroads, Maryland is $5,987. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dorsey Crossroads, 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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