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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Essex, MD

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If your loved one needs memory care in Essex, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Essex, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Essex incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Essex memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Essex, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Edgewood, Rosebank and Lake Evesham.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Baltimore, Columbia and Parkville.

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Photo of Lighthouse Senior Living at Martin’s Wood LLC for Hopkins Creek
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9.7
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9.7
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55 reviews
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I have found the staff to be attentive. I would encourage to keep communication open and active with the nursing staff as it changes with who is on duty. I would definitely recommend Lighthouse for others...
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.
Welcome to Lighthouse Senior Living! Our approach includes a variety of services — from 'independent living' to adaptive personal assistance, allowing us to continually meet the changing needs of our residents. Lighthouse Senior Living at Hopkins Creek was created to address the increasing...
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Photo of Morningside House At Satyr Hill
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55 Floor plans available
9.2
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68 reviews
9.2
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68 reviews
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My loved one is a resident at Morningside House At Satyr Hill and things are working out well for her. The staff seems overall good. It has worked to have nursing available and able to work with the...
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.
Morningside House at Satyr Hill is an assisted living community located in Parkville, Maryland in Baltimore County and home to just over 30,000 people. Residents will be able to enjoy quiet, park-like settings while still being close to area shops, malls, restaurants, movies, museums and sporting...
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Photo of The Cottages of Perry Hall
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8.8
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44 reviews
8.8
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44 reviews
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From the beginning to the end of the process of moving my Mother in law from Georgia to Maryland was as smooth as it gets! They were so helpful and did so much for us. They are very informative and...
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 Cottages of Perry Hall – A Charter Senior Living Community is an assisted living and memory care community with a total of 64 individual apartments. As the management company for The Cottages of Perry Hall, Charter Senior Living will be responsible for day-to-day operations and all related...
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Photo of Inspirations Bayside Assisted Living and Memory Care
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8.3
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47 reviews
8.3
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47 reviews
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Very satisfied with Inspirations Bayside. We are impressed with the level of care and variety of activities. The staff work hard to engage the residents in all activities. Our loved one is happy there.
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 Woodlands Assisted Living offers seniors the best of everything: a hotel-like atmosphere with family caregivers. We are a 70-unit assisted living center, located in the Baltimore area, nestled among four acres of serene woods. Our Spacious dining room and community area encourages the...
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We looked at quite a few facilities and Brightview was having a deal and we got a good value. The room sizes here are adequate for what my mother needs. She definitely has plenty of closet space and a nice...
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 near Bel Air Road in Baltimore County, Maryland, Brightview White Marsh features the best in Assisted Living as well as award-winning Alzheimer's Care in the secure Wellspring Village neighborhood. This warm, friendly community is highly regarded for exceptional quality of...
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Very nice well trained staff----polite and very helpful to both residents and their relatives. Have eaten there twice and both times meals were very good. My Aunt is very pleased with the staff and food. ...
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.
Brightview Perry Hall offers so many ways to live life on your terms! Learn to sew in our sewing room. Get creative in our woodshop. Laugh with your friends when you watch a comedy in our movie theater, or work on your short game on our putting green. In the evening, you can unwind by a fire pit,...
Photo of Integrity Esther's Place at Harford
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I chose Esther's Place because I went and talked to her and she took the time during covid to talk to me outside for 2 hours and answered all my questions and made me feel at ease and confident that he would...
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.
Welcome to Esther's PlaceOur Motto:Live Like You're Home!What Makes Us Unique:Esther's Place has created an atmosphere of love, care and compassion for resident's from the initial encounter. In 1995, two registered nurses with a vision and desire to offer high levels of care, manifested into four...
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The staff are beyond helpful, they are family. My mother is living there now and is happy, well care for and enjoy the activities.
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.
Maples at Stoneleigh is the newest memory care facility in the Towson area! This mansion was built in 1924 and was used as a nursing home for several years. The building was completely renovated in December 2019.Our facility is managed by Sagelife and we are proud to be an assisted living...
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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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Cost of memory care in Essex, MD

The average cost of senior living in Essex is $6,093 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Betterton, MD with an average of $5,132 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Essex, MD vs. nearby cities

Essex, MD
$6,093/mo
$11,758/mo
$5,284/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Essex, MD vs. the state and national average

Essex, MD
$6,093/mo
U.S. national average
$4,891/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Essex vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,093/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Essex, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,299/mo
Studio
$6,109/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,799/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,913/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Essex over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Essex

Recent reviews for memory care in Essex

Integrity Esther's Place at Harford 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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Residences at Vantage Point CCRC in Columbia, MD

5.0
I have lived at Vantage Place for 9 years. Ithas been my privilege to serve on various resident committees I am very appreciative of the made from scratch meals that are served daily in our dining facilities. Daily specials included a choice of clear broth or a cream soup, several salads, a ...
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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.

Essex review score based on 44 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 9 Essex memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Essex 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

Essex review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Essex, MD9 facilities
7.5
Baltimore, MD37 facilities
6.0
Edgewood, MD9 facilities

Review subcategories for Essex 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 44 reviews of 9 Essex memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Essex 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.
Essex, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.1
3.9
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Essex memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex, 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 Essex 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 Essex that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Essex, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.9%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
77.8%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
88.9%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.9%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Essex 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 Essex Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Essex, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.9%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
88.9%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
66.7%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Essex 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 Essex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Essex, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
88.9%
43.7%
No sugar
No sugar
88.9%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
44.4%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex 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 Essex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Essex, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
77.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex 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 Essex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Essex, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 memory care facilities near Essex, Maryland. See the full list.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Essex, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Essex, 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 Essex, 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 Essex, Maryland ranges from $152 to $77350. The average Memory Care cost in Essex, Maryland is $6,093. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Essex, Maryland typically starts at $152. 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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