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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ken Gar, MD
Memory care in Ken Gar 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 Ken Gar is about $6,927 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 67 communities, read 1011 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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They really deliver on value proposition. General feel/atmosphere is always hospitable and friendly. Residents are treated both with respect and care. Still ironing out the operational kinks as they are new...
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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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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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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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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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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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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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff is...
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Set along the Potomac River and minutes from Georgetown, The Fitzgerald of Palisades offers a best-of-both-worlds lifestyle that’s easily accessible to Palisades’ charming main street corridor and all that Washington D.C. has to offer. Come tour with us today!
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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.
At the Sylvestery, we believe that for those with dementia, every moment of the day is an opportunity to experience meaning and comfort. EVERY MOMENT COUNTS is the philosophy behind the specialized interactive programs to provide cognitive and physical engagement to the...
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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My 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
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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.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
Cost of memory care in Ken Gar, MD
The average cost of senior living in Ken Gar is $6,927 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD with an average of $6,631 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Ken Gar
Recent reviews for memory care in Ken Gar
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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Arbor Terrace Senior Living in Lanham, MD
4.9
From day one of them literally rolling out the red carpet - Arbor Terrace has provided exceptional care for Mom …. Mom’s room is always clean and well kept - they keep the her in engaged with various activities (the staff recently got Mom all dressed and dolled up and I was able to take her to ...
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Sunrise of Montgomery Village in Gaithersburg, MD
5.0
This is a place to consider for your loved ones who need long term care. The staff are very responsive to any requests the family has for our loved one.
The room, housekeeping, all the meals, changing of linens, laundry, and utilities are included in the monthly fee.
The community is able ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and attentive caregivers. At Sunrise of Chevy Chase, several reviews praise the kindness and dedication of staff members towards residents. Their attentiveness is evidenced in regular check-ins with families and diligent care for their loved ones.
Effective communication between staff and families. Throughout the reviews, open and consistent communication is a recurring theme. At Artis Senior Living of Potomac, families appreciate the updates they receive, ensuring that they're informed about their loved one's progress and well-being.
Engaging activities for residents with varying abilities. Activities cater to a wide range of residents' interests at Sunrise of Vienna. From music therapy and exercise classes to gardening and social events, residents are given opportunities to stay active and engaged, regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities.
Individualized care plans. Customized care plans are a priority at Brookdale Olney. Staff members take the time to understand each resident's unique needs and tailor their care accordingly, ensuring that everyone receives the best possible support.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Across the reviews, the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities are frequently mentioned. At Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring, residents enjoy living in a bright, beautiful environment that feels like a home.
Supportive and understanding staff. Staff members at Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac demonstrate patience and understanding towards residents, allowing them to maintain their dignity and independence. The kindness and compassion shown to residents contribute to a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
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Ken Gar review score based on 310 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 310 reviews of 67 Ken Gar memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ken Gar 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
Ken Gar review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Ken Gar 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 310 reviews of 67 Ken Gar memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ken Gar 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.Ken Gar, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Ken Gar memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ken Gar memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ken Gar, 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 Ken Gar 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 Ken Gar 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
76.1%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70.1%
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
77.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.1%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ken Gar 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 Ken Gar Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ken Gar, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79.1%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.8%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.2%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.4%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ken Gar 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 Ken Gar 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
46.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.7%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
62.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.7%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.9%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Ken Gar 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 Ken Gar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
58.2%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.7%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
49.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.8%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ken Gar 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 Ken Gar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
67.2%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.3%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.2%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.7%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.1%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.7%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.2%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.7%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.2%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
70.1%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
38.8%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.8%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ken Gar, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 67 memory care facilities near Ken Gar, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ken Gar, Maryland are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac, Sunrise of Hunter Mill and Sunrise of Vienna. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 67 memory care facilities near you in Ken Gar, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ken Gar, 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 Ken Gar, 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 Ken Gar, Maryland ranges from $100 to $19700. The average Memory Care cost in Ken Gar, Maryland is $6,927. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ken Gar, Maryland typically starts at $100. 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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