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Memory care in Hancock 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 Hancock is about $5,957 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 101 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Harmony at Martinsburg
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2929 Floor plans available
9.3
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53 reviews
9.3
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53 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
11%
3 star
8%
2 star
6%
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11%
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Overall everyone is is friendly and helpful. I have taken many friends and family to visit. It is alway clean and in top shape. People can not believe it is a assisted living home no smells and clean....
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.
Welcome to Harmony at MartinsburgAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Martinsburg, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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Photo of Celebration Villa of Martinsburg
88 Photos available
9.2
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28 reviews
9.2
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28 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
29%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
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4%
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The facility is very nice and the staff are very friendly. I will be honest to say that the cost of everything for this type of care still shocks me how high it is. I think the overall experience for her is...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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Photo of Somerford House and Place Hagerstown
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8.9
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18 reviews
8.9
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18 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
39%
3 star
6%
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0%
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My overall experience with Somerford has been very positive... although the amount of communication has great decreased (I suppose no news is good new)My bother has said the food is quite good. He does not,...
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.
Somerford House offers general Assisted Living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Hagerstown. Staff is on duty 24 hours a day to support and guide our residents, who experience gracious living and easy access to shopping, places of worship, and medical offices. Step inside our doors to...
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8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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The Antrim Quarters side has large rooms with kitchenettes. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We are very satisfied with all the care they provide.
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.
Amid the pastoral and peaceful setting of Greencastle…We offer our residents uniquely individualized personal care services that enables independence and choice. Our comfortable family atmosphere ensures residents feel a part of daily living as a family while sharing with others who call Heritage...
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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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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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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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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 Hancock, MD

The average cost of senior living in Hancock is $5,957 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frostburg, MD with an average of $3,284 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Hancock, MD vs. nearby cities

Hancock, MD
$5,957/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Hancock, MD vs. the state and national average

Hancock, MD
$5,957/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Hancock vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,957/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Hancock, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,019/mo
Studio
$5,934/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,522/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,900/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Hancock over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Hancock

Recent reviews for memory care in Hancock

Harmony at Martinsburg

4.5
I moved my mom to Harmony @ Martinsburg from Delaware. The care she is receiving here is exceptional. She was quite a difficult resident for several months. Along with her dementia, she was angry and could be aggressive. The staff were patient and loving. Checking on her frequently and ...
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Celebration Villa of Martinsburg

4.0
They seem to have a big turnover in the staff which is concerning. The food is just not good. It seems by the time my mom gets her food it's cold and the servings they get are very minimal.

Somerford House and Place Hagerstown

4.0
We chose Somerford House and Place Hagerstown because of the location of the facility, we liked their memory care unit, and the price of the facility compared to others that we looked at. I would recommend this facility to others.

Hancock review score based on 42 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 8 Hancock memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hancock 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

Hancock review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Hancock, MD8 facilities
7.7
Clear Spring, MD12 facilities

Review subcategories for Hancock 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 42 reviews of 8 Hancock memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hancock 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.
Hancock, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Hancock memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hancock memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hancock, 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 Hancock 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 Hancock that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hancock, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
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
12.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hancock 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 Hancock Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hancock, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hancock 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 Hancock partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hancock, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hancock 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 Hancock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hancock, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hancock 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 Hancock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hancock, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 memory care facilities near Hancock, Maryland. See the full list.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Hancock, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Hancock, 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 Hancock, 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 Hancock, Maryland ranges from $160 to $9476. The average Memory Care cost in Hancock, Maryland is $5,957. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Hancock, Maryland typically starts at $160. 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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