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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Potomac Heights, MD

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If your loved one needs memory care in Potomac Heights, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Potomac Heights, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Potomac Heights incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Potomac Heights memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Potomac Heights, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Potomac Heights, Kent and The Palisades.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairfax, Washington and Fort Washington.

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The staff is very friendly and approachable. I feel I can them with questions and any issues. Also, by having an executive director in place in the past several months, it's been much better in terms of...
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.
A Caring Continuum with a Commitment to QualitySince 1999, Spring Hills Senior Communities has been caring for seniors and other individuals in need of quality health care. At every one of our home health agencies, post acute care centers and assisted living facilities, you’ll find compassionate...
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9.2
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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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2121 Floor plans available
9.0
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The value for cost is a 4 because charges are based on number of meds not frequency of administration. This community has a very high percentage of military and state department retirees who have experiences...
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.
The Fairfax is a continuing care retirement community conveniently located near Fort Belvoir, VA and is the perfect option for individuals over the age of 55 looking to enjoy and active, fulfilling life with none of worries of home-ownership. Meals, housekeeping and maintenance are included in...
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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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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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The staff are friendly, call residents by name, and seem quick to respond to concerns. My loved ones haven't utilized any care services, nor participated in any activities. They eat the evening meal there...
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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I rate all of the categories positive, with the exception of activities. However, since the arrival of the new Executive Director activities are increasing and new staff has been hired. Harmony at Spring...
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 Spring HillAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Lorton, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to keep...
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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.
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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, 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.
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Cost of memory care in Potomac Heights, MD

The average cost of senior living in Potomac Heights is $6,759 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Indian Head, MD with an average of $6,776 per month.

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

Potomac Heights, MD
$6,759/mo
$6,807/mo

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

Potomac Heights, MD
$6,759/mo
U.S. national average
$4,820/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,759/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,817/mo
Studio
$6,145/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,124/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,096/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Potomac Heights over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Potomac Heights

Recent reviews for memory care in Potomac Heights

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 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

4.4
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.

Potomac Heights review score based on 58 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 58 reviews of 10 Potomac Heights memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Potomac Heights 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

Potomac Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Potomac Heights, MD10 facilities
8.5
Indian Head, MD8 facilities
8.4
Bensville, MD7 facilities

Review subcategories for Potomac Heights 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 58 reviews of 10 Potomac Heights memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Potomac Heights 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
4.1
4.5
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
3.9
4.4
Meals & dining
3.3
4.0
Activities
3.9
3.9
Value for cost*
3.4
4.0
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Potomac Heights memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Potomac Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Potomac Heights, 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 Potomac Heights 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 Potomac Heights 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
80%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
47.9%
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
70%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
90%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Potomac Heights 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 Potomac Heights Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Potomac Heights, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Potomac Heights 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 Potomac Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Potomac Heights, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
70%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Potomac Heights 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 Potomac Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Potomac Heights 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 Potomac Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Potomac Heights, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
50%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Hunter Mill, Paul Spring Community and Heatherwood Retirement Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Potomac Heights, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 10 memory care facilities near Potomac Heights, Maryland. See the full list.

The 10 memory care facilities near you in Potomac Heights, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Potomac Heights, 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 Potomac Heights, 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 Potomac Heights, Maryland ranges from $350 to $16500. The average Memory Care cost in Potomac Heights, Maryland is $6,759. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Potomac Heights, 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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