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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Etchison, MD

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

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 319 communities, read 8549 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Frederick, Bethesda and Silver Spring.

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The experience we have had with The Leland of Laurel Run has been very positive. I certainly recommend them. They did a really good job working with my sister to get her acclimated to the new place and...
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.
The Leland of Laurel Run strives to give our residents all the care, security and comforts of home. Newly renovated and opened in December, 2012, our unique setting downtown Waynesboro offers a step back in history. Once the Leland Hotel, the building has been purchased and re-purposed into a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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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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.
Serene Manor is a Pennsylvania non profit corporation, and it is committed to affordable senior housing and care.Our management team is made of experienced, highly qualified professionals who are dedicated to making Serene Manor one of the premier Personal Care Homes in Pennsylvania.Our...
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Deb, the administrator for "The Manor" as we lovingly call it, told me on my first visit that the staff treats the facility as their home and the residents as their family...and I have found this to be so...
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.
Michaux Manor is a senior living community located in Fayetteville, PA, which is in Franklin County and home to just over 3,000 people. Residents will enjoy this quiet area and enjoy the scenic atmosphere with its park-like settings and mountainous views, small schools and area shops where they...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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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The people are really great there. The staff all really friendly and they take good care of the people who live there. It was the first place that we visited and when we went in everyone was welcoming 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.
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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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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We chose Hart Heritage because it was much more attractive, pricing was comparable to others we looked into, and it was very clean. The location is also great as well. The room sizes are adequate for my mom....
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.
Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living Street is an assisted living community located in lovely Street, Harford County, Maryland. Street, Maryland is lined with historic heritage and beautiful country winding roads. This very quaint and quiet town is an ideal place for settling down and...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Etchison, MD

The average cost of senior living in Etchison is $8,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbia, MD with an average of $7,577 per month.

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

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

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

Memory Care
$8,359/mo

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

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Etchison 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Etchison, 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%
Etchison, 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 Etchison

Recent reviews for memory care in Etchison

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]

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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Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Etchison review score based on 1,662 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1662 reviews of 319 Etchison memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Etchison 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

Etchison review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Etchison, MD319 facilities
8.5
Columbia, MD297 facilities
8.5
Frederick, MD40 facilities

Review subcategories for Etchison 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 1,662 reviews of 319 Etchison memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Etchison 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
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
3.2
3.7
Meals & dining
3.1
3.4
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
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Etchison memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Etchison memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Etchison, 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 Etchison 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 Etchison 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
76.5%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
72.1%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.7%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.9%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.1%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Etchison 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 Etchison Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Etchison, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.1%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.5%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Etchison 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 Etchison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Etchison, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
64.3%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.8%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
45.5%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Etchison 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 Etchison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
56.1%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Etchison 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 Etchison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
69%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.9%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49.8%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.2%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.9%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.7%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
48.3%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Etchison

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 Etchison protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Etchison, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 319 memory care facilities near Etchison, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Etchison, Maryland are Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community and Morningside House of Friendship. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 319 memory care facilities near you in Etchison, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Etchison, 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 Etchison, 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 Etchison, Maryland ranges from $2800 to $18780. The average Memory Care cost in Etchison, Maryland is $8,359. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Etchison, Maryland typically starts at $2800. 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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