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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ralston, MD

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Memory care in Ralston 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 Ralston is about $7,783 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 39 communities, read 1113 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Baltimore, Ellicott City and Towson.

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Yes, what they could improve on would be there business office, needed to collect their rent on time. Or at least let patients family know why the financial payments are not being process on schedule. The...
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.
At Paradise Assisted Living we combine comfortable living with quality healthcare to ensure our residents receive all the comforts of home. The warmth and hospitality of this gracious community is felt the moment you step onto our wrap-around, covered front porch, walk through the door, and enter...
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What we like the most about Seaton Towson is that the staff is very nice and accommodating. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
You see the difference when you walk into The Maples; the exceptional decor, the welcoming ambience. We provide exceptional care in a sophisticated environment. Since 1995, we've been earning our reputation for care you can count on. Nowhere else will you and your family enjoy the level of...
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My parents were firm believers that you get what you pay for. My brother and I looked at six facilities before deciding Brightview was where my mother was going. Brightview was the most expensive but 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.
Experience your most fulfilling life in the heart of Towson, where you’ll have easy access to restaurants, shops, the Baltimore County Public Library, and cultural events at Towson University. It’s like living in a beautiful boutique resort, but this lifestyle comes with extraordinary care from...
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My mom moved into their assisted living facility after hip surgery. She needs assistance navigating with a walker and also had lingering short term memory issues - we're told they are due to the anesthesia...
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.
Located in a rolling, green neighborhood just north of Timonium, Maryland, Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge brings together three distinct senior living options in one warm community that's sized just-right. The campus offers Independent Living and Assisted Living residences and our award-winning...
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From the very beginning of touring the facility to moving my mom into Rolling Hills the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Everyone is friendly and eager to make my mom feel at home and they have...
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.
Your luxurious home is waiting for you at Brightview Rolling Hills, conveniently located in Catonsville, Maryland. Laugh with friends and family at our daily happy hour in the pub. Enjoy a beautiful day in our outdoor courtyard or from your own balcony. Get a massage in our spa-like setting or...
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My loved one's stay is going just great! The facility is very nice and the staff are sure to take care of my loved one. She really likes the menu, as well as the many activities that they have to offer. This...
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.
Located in a lovely and historic residential neighborhood with easy access to Baltimore, Howard and Anne Arundel Counties, Brightview Catonsville is unique in the area, offering Assisted Living residences with personalized care and service as well as award-winning Alzheimer's Care in a secure...
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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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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
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.
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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
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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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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, 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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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
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.

Cost of memory care in Ralston, MD

The average cost of senior living in Ralston is $7,783 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bel Air South, MD with an average of $7,343 per month.

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

Ralston, MD
$7,783/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,783/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,787/mo
Studio
$7,607/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,011/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,033/mo

Senior living costs in Ralston 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: Ralston, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRalston, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$7,783/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,671/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,580/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Ralston, MD:$7,783/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Ralston, MD:$6,671/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Ralston, MD:$3,580/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Ralston, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ralston 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ralston, MD$7,543/mo$7,604/mo-0.8%
Maryland$7,436/mo$7,380/mo+0.8%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Ralston, MD
2024 average cost:$7,543/mo
2023 average cost:$7,604/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,436/mo
2023 average cost:$7,380/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ralston

Recent reviews for memory care in Ralston

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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Sunrise of North 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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Atrium Village by Cogir in Owings Mills, MD

4.3
The COVID environment has made it hard. The community was going to start bringing the activities back, and then a staff member tested positive. So the residents had to be back in isolation, and it has been a long period of time. The community has done a great job with the COVID situation. ...
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Ralston review score based on 254 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 254 reviews of 38 Ralston memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ralston 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

Ralston review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Ralston, MD38 facilities
7.8
Bel Air South, MD46 facilities
8.4
Columbia, MD296 facilities

Review subcategories for Ralston 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 254 reviews of 38 Ralston memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ralston 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.
Ralston, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
3.0
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.6
Meals & dining
2.9
3.3
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Ralston memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ralston memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ralston, 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 Ralston 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 Ralston 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
76.3%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
68.4%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.2%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
65.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.7%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.3%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ralston 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 Ralston Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ralston, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.9%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.3%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76.3%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.3%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ralston 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 Ralston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ralston, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73.7%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
68.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.2%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.6%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ralston 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 Ralston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ralston, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.4%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
57.9%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ralston 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 Ralston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ralston, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.7%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.9%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.7%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.3%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.9%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.2%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68.4%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
60.5%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Ralston

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 Ralston protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts Pikesville, A Memory Care Community, Charter Senior Living at Woodholme Crossing and Springhouse of Pikesville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ralston, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 39 memory care facilities near Ralston, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ralston, Maryland are Morningside House of Friendship, Arden Courts Silver Spring, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Towson, A Memory Care Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 39 memory care facilities near you in Ralston, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ralston, 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 Ralston, 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 Ralston, Maryland ranges from $$2,500 to $$17,400. The average Memory Care cost in Ralston, Maryland is $7,783. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ralston, Maryland typically starts at $$2,500. 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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