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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dowell, MD
Memory care in Dowell 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 Dowell is about $6,322 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 82 communities, read 1453 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes the...
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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.
If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...
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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...
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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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...
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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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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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Overall I think they do a good job at Woodbine. The facility itself is a bit worn down, but they keep it very clean and nice looking. The care staff here are all very friendly and professional. They seem to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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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.
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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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My father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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.
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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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 Dowell, MD
The average cost of senior living in Dowell is $6,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frenchtown-Rumbly, MD with an average of $5,901 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dowell, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dowell, MD vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dowell, MD by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Dowell over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Dowell
Recent reviews for memory care in Dowell
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock
5.0
Before I retired seven years ago, I was in healthcare administration in the Kilmarnock community, and Commonwealth has always had a good reputation. I did look into several agencies, and came in to take the tour at Commonwealth and liked what I saw. It was very clean, and there was a home ...
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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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Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham
5.0
With our loved one have Alzheimer's the staff here have been very good with him, truly they have been wonderful to him as well as our family. They have really good activities there - they had a Christmas holiday party and are throwing a Valentine's Day party as well. They have even taken our ...
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Dowell review score based on 325 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 325 reviews of 71 Dowell memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dowell 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
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Review subcategories for Dowell 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 325 reviews of 71 Dowell memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dowell 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.Dowell, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
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Dowell memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dowell memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dowell, 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 Dowell 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 Dowell 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
66.2%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.2%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dowell 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 Dowell 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
64.8%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dowell 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 Dowell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.4%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.6%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dowell 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 Dowell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.2%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
52.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dowell 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 Dowell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.1%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.4%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.6%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
63.4%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
43.7%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Potomac Place, Sunrise of Mt Vernon and The Skybridge at Town Center are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dowell, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 82 memory care facilities near Dowell, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dowell, Maryland are Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Paul Spring Community and Spring Hills Mount Vernon. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 82 memory care facilities near you in Dowell, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dowell, 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 Dowell, 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 Dowell, Maryland ranges from $350 to $15000. The average Memory Care cost in Dowell, Maryland is $6,322. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dowell, Maryland typically starts at $350. 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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