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Memory care in Rockdale 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 Rockdale is about $4,673 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 83 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Rockdale Memory Care Facilities | 83 Reviews

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Photo of Seaton Sharpsburg Pike
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5 's for everything except administrative staff 4 for them. What we like the most about the community is the food quality and options, friendly staff, activities offered.
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.
Somerford House offers general Assisted Living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Hagerstown. Staff is on duty 24 hours a day to support and guide our residents, who experience gracious living and easy access to shopping, places of worship, and medical offices. Step inside our doors to...
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22 Floor plans available
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Its a stressful time for patient and family. They will get a snapshot of a day "in the life of...."Let them hear from you about your facility's good points, and do what you do best. Be honest and patient.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
At Viva Senior Living at Hagerstown we listen so we can get to know you, with love and care, we can serve and support you to live your best life. We think you’ll find that we’re not home-like — we’re home.Located in Hagerstown, MD, we are the only stand-alone specialized memory care community in...
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Heritage Hills was definitely the best choice. We have nothing negative to say. The staff, services, and facilities are all exceptional. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Amid the pastoral and peaceful setting of Greencastle…We offer our residents uniquely individualized personal care services that enables independence and choice. Our comfortable family atmosphere ensures residents feel a part of daily living as a family while sharing with others who call Heritage...
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The leadership team is wonderful. A few CNAs perform their job well, but for some, I am daily writing notes for tasks that were not accomplished. Some sanitary issues are not followed for my mother's care....
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Tour set up let us know. We look forward...
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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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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
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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
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 Rockdale, MD

The average cost of senior living in Rockdale is $4,673 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middleburg, MD with an average of $4,743 per month.

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

Rockdale, MD
$4,673/mo

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

Rockdale, MD
$4,673/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,673/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,740/mo
Studio
$5,722/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,983/mo

Senior living costs in Rockdale 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: Rockdale, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRockdale, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$4,673/mo$6,226/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,583/mo$5,322/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,248/mo$3,924/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Rockdale, MD:$4,673/mo
Maryland:$6,226/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Rockdale, MD:$4,583/mo
Maryland:$5,322/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Rockdale, MD:$4,248/mo
Maryland:$3,924/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Rockdale, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Rockdale 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
Rockdale, MD$6,816/mo$6,033/mo+13.0%
Maryland$7,436/mo$6,668/mo+11.5%
National$6,282/mo$5,847/mo+7.4%
Rockdale, MD
2024 average cost:$6,816/mo
2023 average cost:$6,033/mo
Percent change:+13.0%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,436/mo
2023 average cost:$6,668/mo
Percent change:+11.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,282/mo
2023 average cost:$5,847/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Rockdale

Recent reviews for memory care in Rockdale

The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA

5.0
We were welcomed from the very get go and the staff are lovely. The place is very pretty, clean and happy My Mom is adjusting really well and she wishes she had done this sooner

Brookdale Hagerstown

5.0
If I could score Brookdale 25 out of 5 I would, it's that great! They are 100% at everything they do. I have never experienced a senior living community that cares this much about the residents. The food is very satisfying, especially their holiday dinners are amazing. All of the staff in ...
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Heritage Hills Retirement Community in Greencastle, PA

5.0
The Antrim Quarters side has large rooms with kitchenettes. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We are very satisfied with all the care they provide.

Rockdale memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockdale memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockdale, 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 Rockdale 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 Rockdale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rockdale, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Rockdale 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 Rockdale Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rockdale, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rockdale 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 Rockdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rockdale, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Rockdale 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 Rockdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rockdale, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rockdale 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 Rockdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Rockdale

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Seaton Sharpsburg Pike, Viva Senior Living at Hagerstown and Heritage Hills Retirement Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rockdale, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Rockdale, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Rockdale, Maryland is Magnolias of Chambersburg. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Rockdale, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Rockdale, 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 Rockdale, 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 Rockdale, Maryland ranges from $160 to $12950. The average Memory Care cost in Rockdale, Maryland is $4,673. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Rockdale, Maryland typically starts at $160. 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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