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Memory care in Marlywood 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 Marlywood is about $5,817 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 37 communities, read 1005 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Assisted Living at Buckingham Manor
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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 wife's mother lived at North Oaks Retirement Community for nearly six years - first independently then with assistance/hospice care - she rarely missed a meal in the dining room and looked forward to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
North Oaks is a Life Care Retirement Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC) located in Northwest Baltimore County on a beautiful suburban campus. We have been a proud member of the Pikesville community for over 30 years.New residents enter the community through...
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Very nice well trained staff----polite and very helpful to both residents and their relatives. Have eaten there twice and both times meals were very good. My Aunt is very pleased with the staff and food. ...
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.
Brightview Perry Hall offers so many ways to live life on your terms! Learn to sew in our sewing room. Get creative in our woodshop. Laugh with your friends when you watch a comedy in our movie theater, or work on your short game on our putting green. In the evening, you can unwind by a fire pit,...
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Glynn Taff is, in my opinion, a hidden gem in the Baltimore area. The facility is spacious, cozy, and very well kept. The dining area is bright and cheery. The facility is decorated according to the...
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.
Glynn Taff Assisted Living offers compassionate, experienced, quality care in a restored turn of the century Catonsville mansion with beautiful grounds and a deep, relaxing front porch. One of our residents’ describes our community this way: “This is as close to home as you can get. It’s cozy...
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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
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.
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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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.
Assisted Living Perfect for You!?At Aventura At The Park, we offer studios, one-bedrooms and shared common areas in a vibrant Assisted Living community. Our dedicated team is here to provide you with daily assistance so that you maintain your independence while receiving the very best...
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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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My brother and I toured a number of places when we were searching for a new home for our parents. Although Mom died before we could implement the move, we followed through with moving Dad into the Maryland...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Caritas House Assisted Living is part of the Jenkins Senior Living Community, a long-standing senior community set on a scenic hill overlooking Baltimore. It is a 60-unit studio apartment community located just off the freeway, next to a hospital.The mental, physical and spiritual well being of...
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Cost of memory care in Marlywood, MD

The average cost of senior living in Marlywood is $5,817 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Manchester, MD with an average of $5,226 per month.

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

Marlywood, MD
$5,817/mo
$5,950/mo

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

Marlywood, MD
$5,817/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,817/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,369/mo
Studio
$6,945/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,803/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,798/mo

Senior living costs in Marlywood 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: Marlywood, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarlywood, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$5,817/mo$6,402/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$4,949/mo$5,433/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$3,541/mo$4,025/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Marlywood, MD:$5,817/mo
Maryland:$6,402/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Marlywood, MD:$4,949/mo
Maryland:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Marlywood, MD:$3,541/mo
Maryland:$4,025/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Marlywood, MD, over time

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

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Marlywood, MD$7,416/mo$7,082/mo+4.7%
Maryland$7,630/mo$7,235/mo+5.5%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Marlywood, MD
2024 average cost:$7,416/mo
2023 average cost:$7,082/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,630/mo
2023 average cost:$7,235/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Marlywood

Recent reviews for memory care in Marlywood

Integrity Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Brightview Avondell in Bel Air, MD

5.0
My mother has been there just about a month now, and they're excellent. The personalized attention my mother gets makes her feel like she's on a cruise ship that hasn't left the dock. Every single member of the staff is exceptional. Avondell has 25 assisted living beds and I think about ...
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The Sheridan at Severna Park in Pasadena, MD

5.0
From the moment we called The Sheridan at Severna Park we were treated with kindness and compassion for our mom. The facility is clean, beautiful and very organized. All of the staff were very knowledgeable and truly cared about my moms comfort. The staff worked very well with my mom’s hospice ...
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Marlywood review score based on 196 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 196 reviews of 35 Marlywood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Marlywood 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

Marlywood review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Marlywood, MD35 facilities
7.7
Baltimore, MD37 facilities
6.7
Bel Air North, MD12 facilities

Review subcategories for Marlywood 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 196 reviews of 35 Marlywood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Marlywood 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.
Marlywood, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
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3.6
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Marlywood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marlywood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marlywood, 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 Marlywood 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 Marlywood 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
83.3%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
72.2%
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
83.3%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
63.9%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Marlywood 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 Marlywood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marlywood, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.9%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.1%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marlywood 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 Marlywood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marlywood, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
77.8%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
72.2%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.4%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Marlywood 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 Marlywood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marlywood, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.4%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
61.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marlywood 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 Marlywood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marlywood, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.2%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
61.1%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.1%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.1%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.1%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.2%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
72.2%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
63.9%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Marlywood

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 Marlywood protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts Towson, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Pikesville, A Memory Care Community and Charter Senior Living at Woodholme Crossing are the top-rated memory care facilities near Marlywood, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 37 memory care facilities near Marlywood, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Marlywood, Maryland are Arden Courts Towson, A Memory Care Community, Morningside House of Friendship and Arden Courts Pikesville, A Memory Care Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 37 memory care facilities near you in Marlywood, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Marlywood, 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 Marlywood, 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 Marlywood, Maryland ranges from $800 to $12950. The average Memory Care cost in Marlywood, Maryland is $5,817. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Marlywood, Maryland typically starts at $800. 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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