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Memory care in West River 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 River is about $6,374 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 193 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Skybridge at Town Center
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9.8
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20 reviews
9.8
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20 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is their attentive medical/nursing team, the friendly atmosphere and the multiple social spaces in the facility such as a cafe, theater, living room spaces with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
THE SKY BRIDGE AT TOWN CENTERChoose between two distinct communities in Largo Town Center.Immerse yourself in a setting where positive energy and never-ending opportunities for exploration meet. Let every day be filled with excitement and unforgettable experiences. We know that not everyone’s...
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9.3
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65 reviews
9.3
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65 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
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3 star
17%
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Great administration. Lovely apartment space and size. Great activities. Food has been good. It is a well thought out facility with very responsive people when there is an issue and it's nice and clean.
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.
Located at the new Melford Town Center, Tribute at Melford offers a living experience that combines easy access to modern conveniences with the peacefulness of suburban living. Resting on the edge of Globecom Wildlife Management Area, the community provides assisted living and memory care...
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Photo of Sunrise at Bay Village
1414 Photos available
9.0
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11 reviews
9.0
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11 reviews
5 star
64%
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My mother spent a year at Bay Village. She has dementia, and had just come off an especially difficult cancer treatment and a feeding tube. The staff did an amazing job helping her try to eat by mouth again...
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.
Sunrise at Bay Village is a state-of-the-art Assisted Living and Dementia Care community nestled on 3 acres of a tranquil wooded setting while still being convenient to shopping and downtown Annapolis. Staying true to the vision of Annapolis, Sunrise at Bay Village has planned a community that...
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11 Photo available
8.5
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28 reviews
8.5
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28 reviews
5 star
36%
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53%
3 star
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We really like HeartHomes. [name removed] is well taken care of. Staff really know the patients. Small facility. Names, quirks, likes and dislikes. Family members welcome. The place is quiet and...
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 pride ourselves on personalized, professional care that comforts each of our residents as family members in his or her home. Each resident is cared for based on his or her needs and the personal desires he or she requests. We offer options and choices to suit your individual needs and are...
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7.3
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21 reviews
7.3
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21 reviews
5 star
48%
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24%
3 star
14%
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The facility is very nice and clean. Staff is nice and seems dedicated to helping and safety. The ratio of staff to clients is a concern especially at night and weekends. But I think the ratio is the same...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Charter Senior Living of Annapolis (formerly Somerford Place) is the result of extensive research into the needs of people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Our specially designed building is nestled behind historic Annapolis oak trees, and is secure, supportive and feels like...
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My loved one, [name removed], came to Brightview from another facility. I knew neither he nor I could stay there another day and it was with great happiness we made the move to Brightview, South River,...
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.
Experience something new every day at Brightview South River. Begin your morning with a breakfast served to you in our restaurant-quality dining room, check your email in our media room, followed by a game of cards in one of our many living room areas. Participate in one of the many events...
Photo of The W Assisted Living
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My mom has lived in this community for a few years now, and receives exceptional care. She loves the staff and they're friendly.
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.
The W Assisted Living is located in Upper Marlboro, MD, a place that is special to visit and great to call home. This bright and sunny community is situated in a peaceful area with a great small town atmosphere. In addition to offering a peaceful location, a bright and sunny building, and a...
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We can't thank the staff of La Casa Assisted living home enough for the care they gave our father. He was a patient there for 16 months and the care and kindness they showed him was great. La Casa keeps the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
As a Caregiver for over 15 years for my husband, Gene, who passed away from Alzheimer's Disease on March 13, 2005, I tried many different avenues to care for him. All failed! There had to be a better way, a better place, something, somewhere. I prayed every night that God would give me...
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Cost of memory care in West River, MD

The average cost of senior living in West River is $6,374 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesapeake Beach, MD with an average of $6,222 per month.

Memory care costs in West River, MD, vs. nearby cities

West River, MD
$6,374/mo

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

West River, MD
$6,374/mo
U.S. national average
$4,975/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,374/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,508/mo
Studio
$6,253/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,008/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,612/mo

Senior living costs in West River 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 River, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest River, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$6,374/mo$6,316/mo$4,975/mo
Assisted Living$4,737/mo$5,383/mo$4,720/mo
Independent Living$4,054/mo$3,989/mo$4,178/mo
Memory Care
West River, MD:$6,374/mo
Maryland:$6,316/mo
U.S.:$4,975/mo
Assisted Living
West River, MD:$4,737/mo
Maryland:$5,383/mo
U.S.:$4,720/mo
Independent Living
West River, MD:$4,054/mo
Maryland:$3,989/mo
U.S.:$4,178/mo
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Memory care costs in West River, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in West River 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
West River, MD$7,954/mo$8,370/mo-5.0%
Maryland$7,036/mo$6,530/mo+7.7%
National$6,058/mo$5,717/mo+6.0%
West River, MD
2024 average cost:$7,954/mo
2023 average cost:$8,370/mo
Percent change:-5.0%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,036/mo
2023 average cost:$6,530/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,058/mo
2023 average cost:$5,717/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in West River

Recent reviews for memory care in West River

Arbor Terrace Senior Living in Lanham, MD

4.9
From day one of them literally rolling out the red carpet - Arbor Terrace has provided exceptional care for Mom …. Mom’s room is always clean and well kept - they keep the her in engaged with various activities (the staff recently got Mom all dressed and dolled up and I was able to take her to ...
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The Sheridan at 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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Sunrise of Severna Park

4.0
They seem to be taking good care of my loved one. Although they said they would help him if we wanted to get outside, and it seems like they're not doing as much as I think they could be in that area. Overall the staff seem to be nice. I would like to see Sunrise keep up the facility better. ...
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West River review score based on 63 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 63 reviews of 8 West River memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West River 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 River review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
West River, MD8 facilities
8.5
Annapolis Neck, MD11 facilities
8.5
Upper Marlboro, MD293 facilities

Review subcategories for West River 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 63 reviews of 8 West River memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West River 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 River, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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West River memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West River memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West River, 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 River 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 River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West River, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
87.5%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
87.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
62.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West River 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 River Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West River, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West River 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 River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West River, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
20.9%
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Availability of select dining options in West River 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 River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West River, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West River 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 River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West River, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in West River

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 River protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Skybridge at Town Center, Tribute at Melford and Sunrise at Bay Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near West River, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near West River, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in West River, Maryland are Morningside House of Friendship, Morningside House of St Charles and Tribute at Melford. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in West River, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in West River, 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 West River, 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 West River, Maryland ranges from $1895 to $12981. The average Memory Care cost in West River, Maryland is $6,374. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in West River, Maryland typically starts at $1895. 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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