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Memory care in Riderwood 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 Riderwood is about $7,853 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 300 communities, read 7192 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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At Ware Presbyterian Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living community services are available as you need them in Oxford, PA—Ware Presbyterian Village is unique in the fact we provide both Personal Care and Assisted Living levels of care. As a...
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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...
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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.
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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It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're very...
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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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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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My father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely and...
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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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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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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, 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.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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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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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
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.

Cost of memory care in Riderwood, MD

The average cost of senior living in Riderwood is $7,853 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bel Air South, MD with an average of $7,426 per month.

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

Riderwood, MD
$7,853/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,853/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,958/mo
Studio
$7,864/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,041/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,624/mo

Senior living costs in Riderwood 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: Riderwood, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiderwood, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$7,853/mo$8,053/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$6,699/mo$7,009/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$3,409/mo$4,041/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Riderwood, MD:$7,853/mo
Maryland:$8,053/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Riderwood, MD:$6,699/mo
Maryland:$7,009/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Riderwood, MD:$3,409/mo
Maryland:$4,041/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Riderwood, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Riderwood 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
Riderwood, 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%
Riderwood, 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 Riderwood

Recent reviews for memory care in Riderwood

HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

5.0
My experience at Heartfields was excellent! I couldn’t have placed [name removed] in a more caring, professional environment. I would recommend Heartfields to anyone. It was a difficult time for me and they made it easier on a daily basis to continue to help [name removed]

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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Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Riderwood review score based on 1,470 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1470 reviews of 300 Riderwood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Riderwood 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

Riderwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Riderwood, MD300 facilities
7.8
Bel Air South, MD47 facilities
8.4
Columbia, MD297 facilities

Review subcategories for Riderwood 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 1,470 reviews of 300 Riderwood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Riderwood 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.
Riderwood, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.2
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.4
Staff
3.1
3.6
Meals & dining
2.9
3.3
Activities
2.9
3.3
Value for cost*
2.9
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Riderwood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riderwood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riderwood, 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 Riderwood 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 Riderwood 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
70.7%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.7%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Riderwood 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 Riderwood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riderwood, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.3%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riderwood 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 Riderwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riderwood, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.3%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
57.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
39%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Riderwood 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 Riderwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
49%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.3%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
50.3%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riderwood 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 Riderwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riderwood, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.7%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.3%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.3%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.7%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
63.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Riderwood

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 Riderwood protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts Towson, A Memory Care Community, Chevy Chase House and Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Riderwood, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 300 memory care facilities near Riderwood, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Riderwood, Maryland are Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, Morningside House of Friendship and Arden Courts Silver Spring, A Memory Care Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 300 memory care facilities near you in Riderwood, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Riderwood, 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 Riderwood, 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 Riderwood, Maryland ranges from $$2,500 to $$13,650. The average Memory Care cost in Riderwood, Maryland is $7,853. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Riderwood, 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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