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Memory care in Scotland 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 Scotland is about $7,324 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 63 communities, read 1136 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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5 for all. What we like the most about the community is that the residents are all super friendly and welcoming, the staff is amazing and they have amazing facilities. Yes, we would recommend The Carnegie at...
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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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, 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, 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.
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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.
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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 the Sylvestery, we believe that for those with dementia, every moment of the day is an opportunity to experience meaning and comfort. EVERY MOMENT COUNTS is the philosophy behind the specialized interactive programs to provide cognitive and physical engagement to the...
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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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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.
Set along the Potomac River and minutes from Georgetown, The Fitzgerald of Palisades offers a best-of-both-worlds lifestyle that’s easily accessible to Palisades’ charming main street corridor and all that Washington D.C. has to offer. Come tour with us today!
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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...
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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Scotland, MD

The average cost of senior living in Scotland is $7,324 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookeville, MD with an average of $6,920 per month.

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

Scotland, MD
$7,324/mo
$7,282/mo

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

Scotland, MD
$7,324/mo
U.S. national average
$4,972/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,324/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,515/mo
Studio
$7,908/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,915/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,358/mo

Senior living costs in Scotland 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: Scotland, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScotland, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$7,324/mo$6,326/mo$4,972/mo
Assisted Living$6,081/mo$5,388/mo$4,718/mo
Independent Living$5,095/mo$3,993/mo$4,175/mo
Memory Care
Scotland, MD:$7,324/mo
Maryland:$6,326/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Assisted Living
Scotland, MD:$6,081/mo
Maryland:$5,388/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Independent Living
Scotland, MD:$5,095/mo
Maryland:$3,993/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
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Memory care costs in Scotland, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Scotland 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Scotland, MD$8,995/mo$8,818/mo+2.0%
Maryland$7,617/mo$7,235/mo+5.3%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Scotland, MD
2024 average cost:$8,995/mo
2023 average cost:$8,818/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,617/mo
2023 average cost:$7,235/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Scotland

Recent reviews for memory care in Scotland

Waltonwood Ashburn

4.6
My loved one is a resident at Waltonwood Ashburn. The staff is very friendly and approachable. The care associates are very capable and handle the residents very well. The food is good, or so my loved one says. Communication with the family is open, they are always available to answer questions ...
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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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Sunrise at Silas Burke House

4.3
The Sunrise at Silas Burke House was almost new when my dad moved into it - and the staff have stayed on top of the normal wear and tear, and addressed the issues that are normal with a new operation (service in the dining room, knowing where things are, etc.). The staff are friendly, helpful, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and attentive caregivers. Many reviews mention the exceptional care and attention provided by staff members towards residents at different communities, such as Potomac Courts, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, and Artis Senior Living of Potomac. Some families even formed long-term friendships with t ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Communication between staff and families is highlighted in several reviews as a key factor in ensuring loved ones are receiving the best care possible. Families appreciated the regular updates and open dialogue at communities like Sunrise of Chevy Chase, Sunrise of Vienna, and Brookdale Oln ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents and their families appreciate the cleanliness, spaciousness, and overall design of the living spaces in various communities, such as Artis Senior Living of Potomac, Olney Memory Care by Artis, and Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community. Some reviewers specifically menti ...
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Personalized care plans for residents. Several reviews emphasize how well the staff at different communities, like HarborChase of Olney, Artis Senior Living of Potomac, and Sunrise of Vienna, understand and cater to each resident's unique needs and preferences. This personalized approach helps ensure that every resident receive ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Activities are a favorite among residents and their families, with several reviews highlighting the wide range of offerings at communities like Sunrise of Chevy Chase, Modena Reserve at Kensington, and Potomac Courts. From arts and crafts to group outings, these activities promote socializ ...
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Consistent leadership and management. Stable and effective leadership is important for ensuring the overall well-being of residents. Families at communities such as Potomac Courts, Artis Senior Living of Potomac, and Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community praised the consistent and compassionate approach of their com ...
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Scotland review score based on 329 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 329 reviews of 59 Scotland memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Scotland 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

Scotland review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Scotland, MD59 facilities
8.9
Rockville, MD50 facilities
8.8
Garrett Park, MD75 facilities

Review subcategories for Scotland 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 329 reviews of 59 Scotland memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Scotland 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
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Scotland memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scotland memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scotland, 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 Scotland 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 Scotland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scotland, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.1%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
79.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
78%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scotland 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 Scotland Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scotland, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
88.1%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.1%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scotland 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 Scotland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scotland, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
74.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
72.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
74.6%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.4%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Scotland 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 Scotland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scotland, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
71.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.2%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
62.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
47.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scotland 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 Scotland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scotland, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
79.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
59.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
61%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
79.7%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.4%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
79.7%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
49.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
49.2%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
78%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Scotland

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Potomac Courts, Brookdale Potomac and Cogir of Potomac are the top-rated memory care facilities near Scotland, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 63 memory care facilities near Scotland, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Scotland, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 63 memory care facilities near you in Scotland, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Scotland, 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 Scotland, 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 Scotland, Maryland ranges from $100 to $18780. The average Memory Care cost in Scotland, Maryland is $7,324. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Scotland, Maryland typically starts at $100. 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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