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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Galestown, MD

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Memory care in Galestown 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 Galestown is about $6,809 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 30 communities, read 623 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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 Galestown, MD

The average cost of senior living in Galestown is $6,809 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Easton, MD with an average of $6,156 per month.

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

Galestown, MD
$6,809/mo
$6,720/mo
$6,892/mo

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

Galestown, MD
$6,809/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,809/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,377/mo
Studio
$7,927/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,570/mo

Senior living costs in Galestown 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: Galestown, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGalestown, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$6,809/mo$6,402/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$5,897/mo$5,433/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$4,401/mo$4,025/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Galestown, MD:$6,809/mo
Maryland:$6,402/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Galestown, MD:$5,897/mo
Maryland:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Galestown, MD:$4,401/mo
Maryland:$4,025/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Galestown, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Galestown 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Galestown, MD$7,093/mo$7,151/mo-0.8%
Maryland$7,642/mo$7,036/mo+8.6%
National$6,435/mo$6,058/mo+6.2%
Galestown, MD
2024 average cost:$7,093/mo
2023 average cost:$7,151/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,642/mo
2023 average cost:$7,036/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,435/mo
2023 average cost:$6,058/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Galestown

Recent reviews for memory care in Galestown

Discovery Commons at Wildewood in California, MD

4.6
It's the best facility within a 100 miles. The staff is helpful and friendly. She enjoys the food somedays and others not so much. I think it will get better as they just changed the chef. This is a locked memory unit. They provide exercise, sing a long, puzzles and field trips for their ...
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HeartHomes at Bay Ridge in Annapolis, MD

4.0
Great value, home-like setting, all of the staff were good and several were awesome and developed special relationships with my dad. They were excellent at communicating with me about my dad's needs. I am so grateful I found a wonderful place for my dad at an affordable price - highly recommend. ...
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Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin, MD

4.1
We chose Gull Creek because of the genuine friendliness of the everybody that we interacted with. They just revamped most of the administrative staff members, but as far as the everyday staff, they are great. The rooms sizes are adequate for what the needs are. I would love to see them take the ...
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Galestown review score based on 203 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 203 reviews of 28 Galestown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Galestown 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

Galestown review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Galestown, MD28 facilities
8.8
Sharptown, MD29 facilities
8.7
Brookview, MD35 facilities

Review subcategories for Galestown 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 203 reviews of 28 Galestown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Galestown 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.
Galestown, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.0
Friendliness
3.7
4.1
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.6
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Galestown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Galestown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Galestown, 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 Galestown 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 Galestown 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
67.9%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.7%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Galestown 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 Galestown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Galestown, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.6%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.1%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Galestown 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 Galestown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Galestown, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
53.6%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.6%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Galestown 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 Galestown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Galestown, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
53.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Galestown 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 Galestown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Galestown, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.4%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.9%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.9%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.7%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.6%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
67.9%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
46.4%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Galestown

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Peregrine Salisbury, Candle Light Cove and John B Parsons Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Galestown, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 30 memory care facilities near Galestown, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Galestown, Maryland is Peregrine Salisbury. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 30 memory care facilities near you in Galestown, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Galestown, 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 Galestown, 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 Galestown, Maryland ranges from $2555 to $12501. The average Memory Care cost in Galestown, Maryland is $6,809. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Galestown, Maryland typically starts at $2555. 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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