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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gaithersburg, MD
Memory care in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg is about $6,917 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 32 communities, read 621 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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Our family member recently moved to Brookdale Potomac and is receiving excellent care. The nurses and other staff have been professional, attentive, kind and patient. He is able to receive PT, OT, primary...
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.
If you’re looking for more than just a place to live — if you want to live well — then Brookdale Potomac, a quiet three-story retirement community located in Potomac, Md., is the place for you. Our upscale community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, provides...
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I like this place the people are nice and accommodating. This is a clean community and the staff are really good and keep everyone informed. They have activities like bingo and more to keep the residents...
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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.
Grace House, a Victory Housing assisted living community is located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Grace House is convenient to doctors, shopping, churches and recreational opportunities. This beautiful two acre site can be found just north of Leisure World near the intersection of ...
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My 90 year old aunt has been a resident in the Edwards Building for nearly three years and she could not be happier. She loves the food and eats better than she ever did when she lived alone. She tells me...
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.
The Robert Edwards Building opened its doors in 1990. The mission of Homecrest House is to provide seniors of limited income with subsidized supportive, affordable housing in order to maintain independence and quality of life. Our staff has over 30 years of experience in the care for the elderly....
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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
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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 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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They really deliver on value proposition. General feel/atmosphere is always hospitable and friendly. Residents are treated both with respect and care. Still ironing out the operational kinks as they are new...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Gaithersburg, MD
The average cost of senior living in Gaithersburg is $6,917 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, MD with an average of $6,264 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Gaithersburg
Recent reviews for memory care in Gaithersburg
Waltonwood Ashburn
4.6
My loved one is a resident at Waltonwood Ashburn. The staff is very friendly and approachable. The care associates are very capable and handle the residents very well. The food is good, or so my loved one says. Communication with the family is open, they are always available to answer questions ...
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HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick
5.0
HeartFields has been great, we have had a great experience so far. Our loved one recently went to the hospital for some health concerns and HeartField has gotten him back to feeding himself. The staff members are extremely friendly and we are very pleased with the care services. The community is ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and attentive care. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and care of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Sunrise of Chevy Chase, the staff goes above and beyond to ensure residents are well cared for, and at Olney Memory Care by Artis, the staff is described as caring and great. Some families ha ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Communities offer a wide range of activities to keep residents active and engaged, such as music therapy, exercise classes, and social events. Family members appreciate these offerings, as seen in reviews for Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC, where they praise the excellent exercise classes, and ...
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Effective communication between families and staff. Families value clear and consistent communication with staff to keep them informed about their loved ones' care. For example, at Olney Memory Care by Artis, the community director of nursing was responsive when concerns were raised, and at Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Ken ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Reviews highlight the thoughtful and accommodating nature of staff members, who adapt to residents' unique needs and preferences. At Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac, staff made accommodations to help a resident adjust to the facility, and at Brookdale Olney, the sta ...
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Comfortable living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of their living spaces, as mentioned in reviews for Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac, where the rooms were described as clean and appealing. This attenti ...
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Supportive environment for memory care. Communities that specialize in memory care provide a safe and supportive environment for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, as noted in reviews for Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC and Olney Memory Care by Artis, where staff were praised for their understanding and patience in dealing with m ...
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Gaithersburg review score based on 163 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 163 reviews of 30 Gaithersburg memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gaithersburg 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
Gaithersburg review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Gaithersburg 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 163 reviews of 30 Gaithersburg memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gaithersburg 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.Gaithersburg, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Gaithersburg memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gaithersburg memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg 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
90%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
83.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
86.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.7%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
76.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
76.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
53.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
43.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
76.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.7%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
86.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gaithersburg, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 32 memory care facilities near Gaithersburg, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Gaithersburg, Maryland are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 32 memory care facilities near you in Gaithersburg, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg, Maryland ranges from $100 to $19700. The average Memory Care cost in Gaithersburg, Maryland is $6,917. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gaithersburg, Maryland typically starts at $100. 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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