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Memory care in West Laurel 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 West Laurel is about $8,359 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 295 communities, read 8202 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Baltimore, Washington and Bethesda.

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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...
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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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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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I moved my husband here in [date removed]. The facility is laid out exactly like his previous facility, but what a difference. The administrative staff is excellent, the caregivers are so kind and...
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.
From comfortable living arrangements and nutritious dining services to versatile social activities and therapeutic forms of recreation, Poet’s Walk Lansdowne redefines what it means to reside in a senior care facility. Backed by a team that takes a personalized approach to memory care, we help...
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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.
Carroll Lutheran Village is a not-for-profit life plan community. For over 40 years, we have helped individuals achieve their personal best in our full-service continuing care retirement community, which is why we’ve been recognized as Carroll’s Best for retirement living, assisted living and...
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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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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.
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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.
Odyssey Assisted Living at Montevue is an assisted living community located in a quiet, unique and upscale neighborhood in Frederick, MD. It is a world-class memory care community living designed to assist residents to remain social, while enjoying the things that they loved doing before their...
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It's been an adjustment, she's cute, she likes it and she likes the people but she said they make you feel a little "o-l-d." She has been participating in the activities, she likes it there, they're great....
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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.
Welcome to Meadow Glen of Leesburg! Meadow Glen is Loudoun County's premiere assisted living community. It offers an intimate home-like setting centered around a beautiful 150-year old farmhouse. Meadow Glen accommodates just 40 residents in 37 suites. With one-story construction, residents...
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The people are really great there. The staff all really friendly and they take good care of the people who live there. It was the first place that we visited and when we went in everyone was welcoming and...
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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.
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.
Woodland Assisted Living is a beautiful adult care community located in Lovettsville, VA. We pride ourselves in giving the best quality care possible for the many residents living in the home. We understand how important it is for you to feel comfortable living your elderly parents in our care,...
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, 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.
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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We chose Hart Heritage because it was much more attractive, pricing was comparable to others we looked into, and it was very clean. The location is also great as well. The room sizes are adequate for my mom....
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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.
Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living Street is an assisted living community located in lovely Street, Harford County, Maryland. Street, Maryland is lined with historic heritage and beautiful country winding roads. This very quaint and quiet town is an ideal place for settling down and...
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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 West Laurel, MD

The average cost of senior living in West Laurel is $8,359 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbia, MD with an average of $7,577 per month.

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

West Laurel, MD
$8,359/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$8,359/mo

Memory care costs in West Laurel, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,148/mo
Studio
$8,897/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,488/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,354/mo

Senior living costs in West Laurel 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: West Laurel, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Laurel, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$8,359/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,071/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,581/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
West Laurel, MD:$8,359/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
West Laurel, MD:$7,071/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
West Laurel, MD:$4,581/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in West Laurel, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in West Laurel 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
West Laurel, MD$7,769/mo$7,472/mo+4.0%
Maryland$7,436/mo$7,380/mo+0.8%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
West Laurel, MD
2024 average cost:$7,769/mo
2023 average cost:$7,472/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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2024 average cost:$7,436/mo
2023 average cost:$7,380/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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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 West Laurel

Recent reviews for memory care in West Laurel

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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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

Warm and welcoming staff. Several reviews from communities like Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, Sunrise of Chevy Chase, and Arden Courts Silver Spring, A Memory Care Community praise the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff. They are attentive to residents and their families, creating a fami ...
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Accommodating to individual needs. Residents and their families appreciate the efforts made by staff to accommodate individual needs. For example, at Olney Memory Care by Artis, a memory care facility quickly evaluated and accepted a resident after a fall, and at Arden Courts Silver Spring, A Memory Care Community, staff acco ...
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Diverse range of activities. Communities like Arden Courts Silver Spring, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community offer a variety of activities tailored to residents' interests. These include music, movies, crafts, and social events, keeping residents engaged and active.
Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews from Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, Arbor Terrace Senior Living, and Olney Memory Care by Artis highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep. Staff regularly maintain the community, ensuring residents' living spaces are clean and well-maintained.
Attentive to medication management. Residents and their families express appreciation for staff's diligence in managing medication, such as at Arbor Terrace Fulton, where staff administered medications late but responded promptly when informed and at Arbor Terrace Senior Living, where poop stains on the walls were a concern.
Open communication with families. Communication between families and staff is crucial. Communities like Arden Courts Silver Spring, A Memory Care Community, Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community, and Olney Memory Care by Artis prioritize open communication, updating families regularly and being approachable for ...
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West Laurel review score based on 1,617 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1617 reviews of 295 West Laurel memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Laurel 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

West Laurel review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
West Laurel, MD295 facilities
8.6
Glen Burnie, MD111 facilities
8.4
Germantown, MD313 facilities

Review subcategories for West Laurel 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 1,617 reviews of 295 West Laurel memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Laurel 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.
West Laurel, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
3.3
3.6
Meals & dining
3.1
3.3
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
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West Laurel memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Laurel memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Laurel, 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 West Laurel 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 West Laurel 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
78.7%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
74%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.7%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.1%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in West Laurel 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 West Laurel Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80.1%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.5%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Laurel 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 West Laurel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Laurel, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.3%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
67.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.2%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
47%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in West Laurel 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 West Laurel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
58.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.5%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
59.1%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Laurel 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 West Laurel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
70.9%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.8%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.6%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75.3%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.3%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.1%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.4%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.9%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
72.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50.3%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.8%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in West Laurel

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