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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Galena, MD
Memory care in Galena 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 Galena is about $5,255 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 23 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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I would rate all of the categories a 5. Abbey Manor of Elkton community has given my mother back her laugh. She feels secure there. The staff is exceptionally thoughtful. Based on the experience we have had...
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.
Abbey Manor is designed to make our residents feel at home. In two buildings housing 16 residents each,, a cozy, enclosed porch leads into a large and attractively-appointed atrium-style living area. The home-cooking scents emanating from the open kitchen entice everyone into the Dining Room for...
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Meadowcrest exceeded expectations in every way. Our experience was fantastic. The facility is new and the staff are always courteous and helpful. They treated Dad like family. We picked Meadowcrest because...
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.
Meadowcrest at Middletown is the first community of its kind in the area. It offers a sleek, upscale design highlighted by modern influences and accents, as well as natural-looking materials.Quality, customized care is tailored to the needs of each resident. You’ll always have options when you...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're very...
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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Cost of memory care in Galena, MD
The average cost of senior living in Galena is $5,255 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cecilton, MD with an average of $5,308 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Galena, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Galena, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Galena
Recent reviews for memory care in Galena
Brookdale Dover
5.0
Mom enjoys her “stay” at Brookdale and tells me how nice everyone is . She enjoys putting puzzles together with her friend and playing bingo. Whenever I am there for mealtime the food always looks and smells great.
Meadowcrest at Middletown
3.5
They have to work out some growing pains in the business still. What is said that will get done and what gets done, doesn't always happen. They don't always think of the residents versus the comfort of the workers, for example: it's so cold there, they've got it down to 72. They are a company ...
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Caraway Manor II in Elkton, MD
4.8
I would say to sign your loved one up to live here.
The manager, Tina, is a very caring person and takes great care of everyone.
The food was excellent.
The room was nice and was shared between my loved one and another person.
Galena memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Galena memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Galena, 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 Galena 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 Galena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Galena, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
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
50%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Galena 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 Galena Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Galena, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Galena 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 Galena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Galena, MDNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Galena 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 Galena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Galena, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Galena 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 Galena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Galena, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Dover, Dover Place and The Vero at Newark are the top-rated memory care facilities near Galena, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Galena, Maryland. See the full list.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Galena, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Galena, 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 Galena, 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 Galena, Maryland ranges from $2000 to $11334. The average Memory Care cost in Galena, Maryland is $5,255. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Galena, Maryland typically starts at $2000. 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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