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Memory care in Ironsides 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 Ironsides is about $6,269 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 146 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I appreciate the commitment and sincere care and concern consistently demonstrated by the staff. Additionally, the diverse daily activities provide opportunities for the assisted living, as well as the REM...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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The staff is very caring and considerate. They truly have the residents best interest. Their passion is evident in the community and it makes it a joy to be here. The employees hold a high level of respect...
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.
Experience Senior Care at Paul SpringNestled on 12 acres just south of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, Paul Spring stands out as a premier assisted senior living community in the Mount Vernon area. Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., our senior housing has offered a blend of Independent...
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Friendly, helpful, patient staff. They simply made us feel at home from the initial visit. The location worked for our family as well.
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.
Assisted Living Services and Amenities1. Choice studio, one bedroom, two bedroom apartments with patio or balcony.2. All utilities included except for telephone.3. Full kitchens with stove, sink and refrigerator.4. Emergency nurse's call system in three locations in each apartment.5. Individually...
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I have been very pleased with my mother’s care since she moved into Commonwealth Senior Living. The front desk is very nice and polite. Management is very professional and helpful. The nursing staff is...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at StaffordSenior Living in Stafford, VAAt Commonwealth Senior Living at Stafford, “We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” These arethe words that inspire us to provide the highest quality of service to you and your family.Located in Stafford, VA, we’re tucked away in...
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Overall I would give everything except dining a 4. But the meals/dining is a 2 or 3. My dad likes the community and is happy.
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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The Bridges program appears to not have the staffing or the activities you would expect for a program that is intended to provide more support than the ASL program. The communication between staff and...
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.
Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons offersthe best assisted living and memory care inVirginia's beautiful Woodbridge area. Ourelevated community and highly experienced,professional staff celebrate each person’s uniquelife through deep connections with our residentsand families.We offer assisted...
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The staff keeps the family well informed about any health and emotional issues. I do think they probably need more staff to help with the cleaning.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Being surrounded by friendly professional staff, family, friends are the things that make a house a home is the very essence of Marian Manor.We provide special services in the comfort of our home, in a country setting on 12 acres while tending to the needs of the residents. They maintain self...
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After being on the WLR "wait list" for approximately three years and enjoying all the perks associated with that -- meal vouchers, social events --we received a call in late November 2019 informing us that...
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.
Westminster at Lake Ridge is an assisted living community located in Lake Ridge, VA. Lake Ridge is located in Prince William County and is home to 41,000 people. Lake Ridge is a small city with shops and stores, where residents can enjoy getting out for exercise, going to pay bills, going out to...
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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
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of memory care in Ironsides, MD

The average cost of senior living in Ironsides is $6,269 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leonardtown, MD with an average of $6,185 per month.

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

Ironsides, MD
$6,269/mo

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

Ironsides, MD
$6,269/mo
U.S. national average
$4,844/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,269/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,433/mo
Studio
$6,375/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,369/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,436/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Ironsides over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Ironsides

Recent reviews for memory care in Ironsides

Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons in Woodbridge, VA

4.5
We chose HarborChase of Prince William Commons because they gave us a deal on the price and they provided my mom transportation to and from her dialysis procedures. My mom is in a private room here. The location of the facility is really easy to get to, very accessible for the area. I would ...
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English Meadows Prince William Campus in Manassas, VA

5.0
The community really helped my loved one improve his mobility and he was himself again. The community was clean and neat and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend this community to others.

Aarondale Community in Springfield, VA

5.0
The staff at Aarondale community is great, we are very happy with the care services our loved one as been receiving. They have done an amazing job with containing COVID. Its not a very large community, and for a good part of the spring and into the summer the residents had to stay in their ...
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Ironsides review score based on 31 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 9 Ironsides memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ironsides 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

Ironsides review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Ironsides, MD9 facilities
8.4
Indian Head, MD10 facilities
8.3

Review subcategories for Ironsides 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 31 reviews of 9 Ironsides memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ironsides 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
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
3.5
4.2
Staff
3.8
4.4
Meals & dining
3.5
4.0
Activities
3.5
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Ironsides memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ironsides memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ironsides, 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 Ironsides 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 Ironsides 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
77.8%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
88.9%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ironsides 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 Ironsides Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ironsides, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
44.4%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ironsides 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 Ironsides 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
66.7%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.8%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.8%
49.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
44.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Ironsides 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 Ironsides communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ironsides 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 Ironsides offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ironsides, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heatherwood Retirement Community, Sunrise of Mt Vernon and Paul Spring Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ironsides, Maryland. See full list of communities.

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

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Ironsides, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ironsides, 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 Ironsides, 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 Ironsides, Maryland ranges from $84 to $16500. The average Memory Care cost in Ironsides, Maryland is $6,269. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ironsides, Maryland typically starts at $84. 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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