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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 $7,188 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 33 communities, read 688 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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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The array of activities is superb. The members are outstanding colleagues. The associates deliver quality work. The Kisco management is not good at management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Gaithersburg, MD

The average cost of senior living in Gaithersburg is $7,188 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Airy, MD with an average of $6,431 per month.

Memory care costs in Gaithersburg, MD, vs. nearby cities

Gaithersburg, MD
$7,188/mo
$7,159/mo

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

Gaithersburg, MD
$7,188/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,188/mo

Memory care costs in Gaithersburg, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,255/mo
Studio
$6,785/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,599/mo

Senior living costs in Gaithersburg 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: Gaithersburg, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGaithersburg, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$7,188/mo$6,220/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$6,280/mo$5,319/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,115/mo$3,921/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Gaithersburg, MD:$7,188/mo
Maryland:$6,220/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Gaithersburg, MD:$6,280/mo
Maryland:$5,319/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Gaithersburg, MD:$5,115/mo
Maryland:$3,921/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Gaithersburg, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Gaithersburg 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.

Gaithersburg, MDMD stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Gaithersburg, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gaithersburg 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 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gaithersburg, MD$8,332/mo$8,332/mo+0.0%
Maryland$7,617/mo$7,235/mo+5.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Gaithersburg, MD
2024 average cost:$8,332/mo
2023 average cost:$8,332/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,617/mo
2023 average cost:$7,235/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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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 Gaithersburg

Recent reviews for memory care in Gaithersburg

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]

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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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 Kensington, A Memory Care Community, th ...
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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 Potomac Courts, staff made accommodations to help a resident adjust to the facility, and at Brookdale Olney, the staff seemed to understand and address residen ...
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Comfortable living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of their living spaces, as mentioned in reviews for Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community and Potomac Courts, where the rooms were described as clean and appealing. This attention to detail contributes to overall satisfaction and pe ...
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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 173 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 173 reviews of 31 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

8.6
Gaithersburg, MD31 facilities
8.8
8.9
Rockville, MD50 facilities

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 173 reviews of 31 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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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.
Gaithersburg, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
77.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.9%
69.2%
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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.
Gaithersburg, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.6%
25.7%
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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.
Gaithersburg, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
74.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.3%
20.7%
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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.
Gaithersburg, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
71%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
54.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.9%
22.5%
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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.
Gaithersburg, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
80.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
80.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Gaithersburg

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