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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Friends Creek, MD

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Memory care in Friends Creek 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 Friends Creek is about $8,467 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 208 communities, read 4809 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Frederick, Hagerstown and Boonsboro.

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Photo of Pinnacle North Bethesda
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I looked at a lot of facilities multiple times. Most had lovely common areas and property but the apartments were small and some outdated. The apartments at the Pinnacle are spacious and well-appointed. The...
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.
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The team is fantastic. Very helpful and very kind to my mother. The switch to a new owner has made some of the administrative stuff a bit of a challenge but I'm hopeful these are just initial hiccups. They...
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.
Situated in a private, wooded setting, Woodholme Gardens is a cozy senior living community located near Northwest Hospital, Sinai Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center and John Hopkins Hospital as well as Woodholme Shopping Center, the Baltimore Zoo and National Aquarium. Wake up every day...
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1 bedroom apts are very small. Food is surprisingly good. Impeccably clean. Staff is very friendly and personable and we would recommend The Preston of Rockville to other families.
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.
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We have had a good experience so far. There are lots of activities for the residents even though there has been turnover with the activity directors. The meals are healthy and good. The facility is kept...
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.
Offering both IN-PERSON TOURS and VIRTUAL TOURS of our Community!Whether from the comfort of your own home, or with us in-person, we look forward to you experiencing our community & meeting our family at Celebration Villa of York.Located in charming and historic York, Pennsylvania, our senior...
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The people there are very kind. I like the staff. There must have been a reorganization though, and they don't have their act together. It took me a month to get some documentation that I needed There seems...
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.
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My mother has adjusted well to the environment and from what I've seen, the community is very diverse, which I think is great for her. She's always lived in big cities and enjoyed the diversity of people...
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.
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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Every time I asked for assistance with my 94 year old mother it was given without hesitation. Staff was highly professional and friendly.
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
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It has been a little over a year since we started living separate lives. [name removed] on the inside and me on the outside. In general I try to stay out of the staff's way. They are generous to a fault....
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.
At Viva Senior Living at Hagerstown we listen so we can get to know you, with love and care, we can serve and support you to live your best life. We think you’ll find that we’re not home-like — we’re home.Located in Hagerstown, MD, we are the only stand-alone specialized memory care community in...
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The staff are kind and the memory care director is wonderful. They are very patient and understanding with the residents and family members. The facility is being renovated and will look great when finished.
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.
At Charter Senior Living of Towson you will enjoy the warmth of home, the comfort of family and the convenience of exceptional service. Our Assisted Living promotes choice, dignity, privacy, independence and individuality, but more importantly, our community means vibrant, engaging and fun...
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Mom fell back in July. It was October until she returned. The staff was so helpful with the transition. Daily aids [name removed] and [name removed] have been outstanding with her.
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.
Celebration Villa of Shippensburg may have a new name- but we still offer the same exceptional care for your loved one!We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our...
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Photo of HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick
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The staff was very helpful and stayed in contact with me, I live in Montana. When I first went there couldn't believe how clean and new it looked. Room was very nice and clean. I visited Dad every day when I...
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 HeartFields, A Five Star Senior Living Community! Located in the Dearbought neighborhood, our beautiful, home-like, community, you will find 24-hour licensed nursing, dedicated caregivers, a secure dementia / Alzheimer's area, individual care plans, an on-site team of professionals,...
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Arbor Terrace is a safe ,friendly, clean and comfortable residence where the caring atmosphere makes you feel right at home. The Executive Director, Farah Siddiqui, is an exceptional leader who is always...
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.
Arbor Terrace Fulton looks at senior living differently. That’s because we believe no matter where you are in life, you deserve to pursue your passions, maintain meaningful relationships, and live every day to its fullest. With our state-of-the-art senior living and memory care community designed...
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From a family members perspective, Comfort Care is a small, quiet, nice and comfortable place for anyone who is looking for that type of atmosphere in a rural farming type area. It is open 24/7 and is a...
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.
Comfort Care Inc. is a senior living community located in Fairfield, PA. Fairfield is located in Adams County and is home to just over 500 people. Fairfield is a small historic town with lots of open fields, ranches, farms, small shops and stores where residents can run errands, go out to...
Photo of Lorien Taneytown
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We toured this facility during the height of covid and they were very flexible and let us come look at the apartment my mother would move to before we made a decision. their marketing coordinator was...
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 Taneytown has been a landmark in Carroll County for over a decade. In 2014, Lorien built a 52 bed assisted living looking to offer another level of care to seniors in the area. With a focus on quality care, socialization, and independence, our philosophy encourages our residents to age in...
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[name removed] the exec director and [name removed] the sales director are both very personable and extremely helpful during the whole process. All the employees I met along the way have been very personable...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Tour set up let us know. We look forward...
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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...
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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.
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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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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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This was our second experience at Encore and it was just as pleasant as the first. Everyone of the staff was professional, but friendly. The facility was always clean. Food was exceptional. Physical...
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.
Welcome to Encore at Turf ValleyEncore at Turf Valley offers caring support for those who require day to day assistance. Encore can provide the right amount of support while allowing your loved one to maintain as much independence as possible.Encore offers several assisted living floor plans,...
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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.
Private, Secure Apartment LivingCaring staff and comfortable apartments with kitchenettes provide support, privacy, and the ability to live life just the way you prefer. With your favorite furnishings and mementos, you’ll feel right at home and secure knowing assistance is there if you need it....
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My wife's mother lived at North Oaks Retirement Community for nearly six years - first independently then with assistance/hospice care - she rarely missed a meal in the dining room and looked forward to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
North Oaks is a Life Care Retirement Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC) located in Northwest Baltimore County on a beautiful suburban campus. We have been a proud member of the Pikesville community for over 30 years.New residents enter the community through...
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If someone asked me I would absolutely recommend Bethany Village. The application and move in process was very easy. My mother-in -law has been enjoying the optional activities. The culture among 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.
MapleWood Assisted Living at Bethany VillageMapleWood’s private suites are bright, inviting residences with kitchenettes that you can decorate with your own personal touches. Caring staff provide just the right amount of support, so you can live life just the way you want and get back to spending...
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The medical staff has been fantastic. They're very on top of everything and have found situations with our loved one that we didn't even know she had. That's all been fantastic. I have absolutely nothing...
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.
At Marian Assisted Living, we encourage our residents to enjoy an independent lifestyle while we provide all the conveniences of home, from delicious home-made meals to housekeeping services. Therefore, our residents have more time to socialize, participate in recreational activities, or just...
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I would want families to know when looking at Alfred House 1 that it is a place where residents will feel at home where they get loving care. It is a very homey atmosphere. This is a smaller community so the...
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 1992, AlfredHouse ElderCare has been providing a nurturing environment to its residents. The eight beautiful facilities are nestled in the Rockville and Silver Spring areas.  Not only are there daily activities for the residents to enjoy, but also scheduled outings to theater...
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Cost of memory care in Friends Creek, MD

The average cost of senior living in Friends Creek is $8,467 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hagerstown, MD with an average of $6,638 per month.

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

Friends Creek, MD
$8,467/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$8,467/mo

Memory care costs in Friends Creek, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,225/mo
Studio
$9,029/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,532/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,431/mo

Senior living costs in Friends Creek 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: Friends Creek, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFriends Creek, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$8,467/mo$8,053/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$7,146/mo$7,009/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$4,636/mo$4,041/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Friends Creek, MD:$8,467/mo
Maryland:$8,053/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Friends Creek, MD:$7,146/mo
Maryland:$7,009/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Friends Creek, MD:$4,636/mo
Maryland:$4,041/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Friends Creek, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Friends Creek 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
Friends Creek, 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%
Friends Creek, 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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Friends Creek

Recent reviews for memory care in Friends Creek

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]

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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Vibralife Senior Living in Mechanicsburg, PA

4.5
This facility is poorly run, poorly staffed and neglects the residents who are designated in the rehab section of the facility. I would never endorse this facility for any person. Your loved one will be hurt and his/her needs will not be satisfactorily met.

Friends Creek review score based on 976 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 976 reviews of 208 Friends Creek memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Friends Creek 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

Friends Creek review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Friends Creek, MD208 facilities
8.0
Hagerstown, MD37 facilities
8.4
Eldersburg, MD313 facilities

Review subcategories for Friends Creek 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 976 reviews of 208 Friends Creek memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Friends Creek 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.
Friends Creek, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.2
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.4
Staff
3.0
3.6
Meals & dining
2.8
3.3
Activities
2.9
3.3
Value for cost*
2.8
3.4
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*Learn more about cost details

Friends Creek memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Friends Creek memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Friends Creek, 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 Friends Creek 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 Friends Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Friends Creek, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.3%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.8%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.6%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Friends Creek 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 Friends Creek Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Friends Creek, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.7%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.8%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Friends Creek 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 Friends Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Friends Creek, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.1%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.3%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
51%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.2%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Friends Creek 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 Friends Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Friends Creek, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Friends Creek 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 Friends Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Friends Creek, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.7%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.6%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.3%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.6%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
58.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.6%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Friends Creek

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Residence at Fitz Farm, Magnolias of Chambersburg and Arden Courts Towson, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Friends Creek, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 208 memory care facilities near Friends Creek, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Friends Creek, Maryland are Arden Courts Towson, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Pikesville, A Memory Care Community and Sunrise of Montgomery Village. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 208 memory care facilities near you in Friends Creek, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Friends Creek, 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 Friends Creek, 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 Friends Creek, Maryland ranges from $$2,800 to $$18,780. The average Memory Care cost in Friends Creek, Maryland is $8,467. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Friends Creek, 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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