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

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 306 communities, read 8055 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Frederick, Bethesda and Gaithersburg.

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This place could not be any better. The only big issue about the place is if she gets sick or fall or gets hurt, we have to go there and take her to the hospital, unless it is like a dire emergency. Other...
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.
Green Valley Commons Green Valley Commons in Winchester, Virginia is an assisted living community. We provide memory care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia that make it challenging for them to live on their own. Our community can be found beside the road...
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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
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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.
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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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...
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From the very beginning of touring the facility to moving my mom into Rolling Hills the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Everyone is friendly and eager to make my mom feel at home and they have...
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.
Your luxurious home is waiting for you at Brightview Rolling Hills, conveniently located in Catonsville, Maryland. Laugh with friends and family at our daily happy hour in the pub. Enjoy a beautiful day in our outdoor courtyard or from your own balcony. Get a massage in our spa-like setting or...
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My loved one's stay is going just great! The facility is very nice and the staff are sure to take care of my loved one. She really likes the menu, as well as the many activities that they have to offer. This...
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.
Located in a lovely and historic residential neighborhood with easy access to Baltimore, Howard and Anne Arundel Counties, Brightview Catonsville is unique in the area, offering Assisted Living residences with personalized care and service as well as award-winning Alzheimer's Care in a secure...
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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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Yes, what they could improve on would be there business office, needed to collect their rent on time. Or at least let patients family know why the financial payments are not being process on schedule. 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.
At Paradise Assisted Living we combine comfortable living with quality healthcare to ensure our residents receive all the comforts of home. The warmth and hospitality of this gracious community is felt the moment you step onto our wrap-around, covered front porch, walk through the door, and enter...
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I have only visited my sister-in-law a few times. On my visits, my sister-in-law has been clean and seems reasonably happy. Her room is clean and she seems to be eating well. It would be better if the memory...
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.
Glynn Taff Assisted Living offers compassionate, experienced, quality care in a restored turn of the century Catonsville mansion with beautiful grounds and a deep, relaxing front porch. One of our residents’ describes our community this way: “This is as close to home as you can get. It’s cozy...
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The staff is very caring and considerate. They truly have the residents best interest. Their passion is evident in the community and it makes it a joy to be here. The employees hold a high level of respect...
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.
Experience Senior Care at Paul SpringNestled on 12 acres just south of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, Paul Spring stands out as a premier assisted senior living community in the Mount Vernon area. Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., our senior housing has offered a blend of Independent...
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After being on the WLR "wait list" for approximately three years and enjoying all the perks associated with that -- meal vouchers, social events --we received a call in late November 2019 informing us that...
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.
Westminster at Lake Ridge is an assisted living community located in Lake Ridge, VA. Lake Ridge is located in Prince William County and is home to 41,000 people. Lake Ridge is a small city with shops and stores, where residents can enjoy getting out for exercise, going to pay bills, going out to...
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I was immediately impressed with Roland Park Place. They offer many options for residents from independent to nursing care. Roland Park Place provides a number of "apartments" where couples can live that...
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.
Roland Park Place is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in the heart of northern Baltimore City. We offer 21 different Independent Living floor plans, 5 different Assisted Living floor plans and all private rooms in our Health Care Center. With the...
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My mom moved into their assisted living facility after hip surgery. She needs assistance navigating with a walker and also had lingering short term memory issues - we're told they are due to the anesthesia...
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.
Located in a rolling, green neighborhood just north of Timonium, Maryland, Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge brings together three distinct senior living options in one warm community that's sized just-right. The campus offers Independent Living and Assisted Living residences and our award-winning...
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My mom has lived in this community for a few years now, and receives exceptional care. She loves the staff and they're friendly.
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 W Assisted Living is located in Upper Marlboro, MD, a place that is special to visit and great to call home. This bright and sunny community is situated in a peaceful area with a great small town atmosphere. In addition to offering a peaceful location, a bright and sunny building, and a...
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I think its cheery and bright and feels very homey. What I've seen has been very clean. The furniture seems new, and everything seems new and clean. I've never noticed any smells, which has been an issue...
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.
We pride ourselves on personalized, professional care that comforts each of our residents as family members in his or her home. Each resident is cared for based on his or her needs and the personal desires he or she requests. We offer options and choices to suit your individual needs and are...
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They are in a big house and all the residents are over 90. They don't have any activities they do themselves, you can go and pick up your loved one for outside activities. They receive excellent care,...
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.
William Hanson 'Dinty' Moore purchased the four-year liberal arts college in the village of Lutherville, Maryland in the late 1920s. He was Provost, then President of the College until 1952. Dr. Moore married one of the students, Mabelle Symington, of Long Island, New York. After listening to...
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Very compassionate, very caring - my dad was only there three weeks before he passed away but during that time everyone at Woods Cove was great! I would definitely recommend them!
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.
Woods Cove Assisted Living has been working with families for over 15 years to offer quality care to patients who need additional support.We concentrate on working with our residents in need of this kind of support and delivering healthcare and other essential services in the solace of their new...
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What we like the most about Seaton Towson is that the staff is very nice and accommodating. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
You see the difference when you walk into The Maples; the exceptional decor, the welcoming ambience. We provide exceptional care in a sophisticated environment. Since 1995, we've been earning our reputation for care you can count on. Nowhere else will you and your family enjoy the level of...
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My parents were firm believers that you get what you pay for. My brother and I looked at six facilities before deciding Brightview was where my mother was going. Brightview was the most expensive but the...
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.
Experience your most fulfilling life in the heart of Towson, where you’ll have easy access to restaurants, shops, the Baltimore County Public Library, and cultural events at Towson University. It’s like living in a beautiful boutique resort, but this lifestyle comes with extraordinary care from...
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My mom moved into Brightview, Severna Park, MD this past week. It has been a very positve experience so far. The staff has been great a welcoming her and getting her settled. The actual building is...
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.
The community features full-service Independent Living apartments on a monthly rental basis with No Large Entrance Fee. The all-inclusive monthly fee will include private 1 or 2-bedroom apartment homes, exterior and interior maintenance including appliances, full kitchens, washer/dryer,...
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My aunt has recently made the move into this community and so far we are very happy with how things are going for her. The staff have been excellent and I am comfortable with the care she has been...
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.
Assisted Living Management was founded in 1999 and currently owns and operates six turn-of-the-century homes focused on enhancing the quality of life for all seniors. Each home is licensed for 15 residents and has been designed specifically for seniors. A place that gives residents control over...
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It's a very friendly and welcoming community with LOTS of activities planned each day to a variety of interests. These activities give residents opportunities to interact with other residents and expand...
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.
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What we like the most about the community is the décor, and the interior design (roomy). We also like that it is pet friendly and the friendly kitchen staff! We would recommend Brookdale Hagerstown to other...
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.
Our lively and vibrant senior living community in Hagerstown, Md., which provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, is in an elegant building that feels much like a grand hotel of the past. Offering all the conveniences of big city living, our community is surrounded by...
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Overall, the experience so far has been positive. The RN is very helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. The staff answers her calls quickly, is willing to walk with her, and encourages her to walk. The room is a...
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.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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My mother spent the last 3 1/2 years of her life at Country Meadows in Frederick. They were beautiful years, full of activities and new friendships, with residents and staff. She even wrote stories from...
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 staff is great, [names removed] are very attentive to all residents. One of the only ALFs that provide wound care. There are activities almost every day. They bring in musicians, provide exercise classes...
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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Cost of memory care in Furnace Ford, MD

The average cost of senior living in Furnace Ford is $8,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trego-Rohrersville Station, MD with an average of $6,821 per month.

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

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

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

Memory Care
$8,359/mo

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

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Furnace Ford 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
Furnace Ford, 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%
Furnace Ford, 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 Furnace Ford

Recent reviews for memory care in Furnace Ford

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and dedicated caregivers. Many reviews highlight the kindness and patience of caregivers at various communities. For instance, at Magnolias of Chambersburg, Mom is 'so well taken care of' and the staff 'exude patience'. At Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community, 'each team member goes above and beyond to ens ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents appreciate the variety of activities offered in communities. For example, at Great Falls Memory Care by Artis, there are 'activities for the patients on the weekends' and 'special occasion snacks and hors_d'oeuvres'. At Harmony at Chantilly, the management and staff 'make you and y ...
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Effective communication with families. Families value clear and consistent communication with their loved ones and the community staff. For instance, at Heritage Village Gainesville, 'communications have been great'. At Potomac Courts, 'the staff keeps me updated on my loved one’s progress and any other issues that I need to know ...
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Thoughtful and attentive nursing care. Nursing care is important for many residents, and several reviews mention the attentiveness and professionalism of nursing staff. At Tribute at The Glen, 'nursing is available and able to work with the residents and their various mental issues'. At Sunrise of Pikesville, 'the staff recognize ...
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Warm and welcoming atmosphere. A friendly and welcoming atmosphere is important for many residents and their families. For instance, at Brighton Gardens of Friendship Heights, 'the sales and administrative teams worked with me to facilitate an admission in 72 hours'. At HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick, 'Heartfiel ...
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Highly trained and professional staff. Families appreciate the expertise and professionalism of the staff in various communities. For example, at Sunrise of Vienna, 'the Dir of the Memory Care unit is excellent, and the woman who heads up the activities in this unit is incredible'. At Artis Senior Living of Potomac, 'the care and ...
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Furnace Ford review score based on 1,625 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 1625 reviews of 306 Furnace Ford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Furnace Ford 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

Furnace Ford review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Furnace Ford, MD306 facilities
8.4
Columbia, MD296 facilities
8.5
Frederick, MD40 facilities

Review subcategories for Furnace Ford 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 1,625 reviews of 306 Furnace Ford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Furnace Ford 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.
Furnace Ford, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
3.2
3.6
Meals & dining
3.0
3.3
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Furnace Ford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Furnace Ford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Furnace Ford, 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 Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Furnace Ford, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.9%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.5%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.7%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Furnace Ford, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.5%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.6%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Furnace Ford, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.2%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.8%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.6%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
44.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Furnace Ford, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.2%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
56.7%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Furnace Ford 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 Furnace Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Furnace Ford, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
67.8%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.4%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.7%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.3%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.6%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.9%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
69.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
47.9%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.8%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Furnace Ford

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Furnace Ford, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 306 memory care facilities near Furnace Ford, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Furnace Ford, Maryland are Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community and Morningside House of Friendship. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 306 memory care facilities near you in Furnace Ford, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Furnace Ford, 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 Furnace Ford, 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 Furnace Ford, Maryland ranges from $$2,800 to $$18,780. The average Memory Care cost in Furnace Ford, Maryland is $8,359. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Furnace Ford, 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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