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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mellwood, MD
If your loved one needs memory care in Mellwood, A Place for Mom can help. With 43 memory care facilities in Mellwood, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Mellwood incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Mellwood memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Mellwood, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kent, Potomac Heights and The Palisades.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Silver Spring and Bowie.
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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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Overall I think they do a good job at Woodbine. The facility itself is a bit worn down, but they keep it very clean and nice looking. The care staff here are all very friendly and professional. They seem to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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...
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
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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Mellwood, MD
The average cost of senior living in Mellwood is $12,028 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Marlboro, MD with an average of $8,848 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mellwood, MD vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Mellwood, MD by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Mellwood
Recent reviews for memory care in Mellwood
Modena Reserve at Kensington
5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.
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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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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Mellwood review score based on 118 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 118 reviews of 35 Mellwood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Mellwood 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
Mellwood review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Mellwood 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 118 reviews of 35 Mellwood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mellwood 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.Mellwood, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.1
3.9
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
Mellwood memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mellwood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mellwood, 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 Mellwood 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 Mellwood 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
51.4%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.9%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.4%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mellwood 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 Mellwood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.3%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.6%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.1%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mellwood 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 Mellwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mellwood, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.3%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.7%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
45.7%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.3%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.9%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Mellwood 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 Mellwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.1%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mellwood 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 Mellwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.4%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.7%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
34.3%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.7%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paul Spring Community, Heatherwood Retirement Community and Sunrise of Vienna are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mellwood, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 43 memory care facilities near Mellwood, Maryland. See the full list.
The 43 memory care facilities near you in Mellwood, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mellwood, 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 Mellwood, 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 Mellwood, Maryland ranges from $350 to $3282500. The average Memory Care cost in Mellwood, Maryland is $12,028. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Mellwood, Maryland typically starts at $350. 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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