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Assisted living costs in Alpha average about $6,671 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 490 communities in Alpha. Our detailed directory has 9327 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Baltimore, Towson and Olney.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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My husband has been at CREATUS for a year on [date removed]. I wanted him to be nearby so I could easily visit, and in a personal & homelike setting so that he wouldn't be confused by a lot of staff turnover...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
CREATUS Adult Assisted Living is a senior residential care home that is located in the small, unincorporated city of Forestville, MD and in Prince Georges county. Forestville is just a short drive to the famous Potomac River and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, offering an ease of...
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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....
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.
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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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, 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.
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
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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 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....
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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Both my mother-in-law and then my own mother have lived here and enjoyed personal full-time care in a home environment. Three quality meals are cooked in the kitchen next to the residents' living room every...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Home Elder Care is a residential care home located in the historic Fairfax, VA. Time travel in the city's guided walking tour hosted by the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. Collect a souvenir or two at the gift shop to commemorate your travels, and showcase it to family and friends while...
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I like the care that my father is getting from this caring community. It is nice to see him have personal items in his own room from his past. We have been happy with the meals that we have shared. They...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Thetford House is a residential assisted living home in a quiet, friendly neighborhood in Fairfax County. Thetford House has been in operation since 1999, and continues to employ many of the same staff who were there the day it opened. With a staff to resident ratio of one to four, Thetford...
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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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Photo of Serene Meadows
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.
Serene Manor is a Pennsylvania non profit corporation, and it is committed to affordable senior housing and care.Our management team is made of experienced, highly qualified professionals who are dedicated to making Serene Manor one of the premier Personal Care Homes in Pennsylvania.Our...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
EBY Health Services II is located in Fort Washington, MD in Prince George's County. This residential care home provides support when you need it in an area that is situated just outside the downtown district of Washington, D.C.. Those who spend time in Fort Washington enjoy checking out the Fort...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Arcadia of Chester has 15 private and semi-private rooms. This location features a large living area, as well as a garden walking path, patio, and tiki bar. A note from our Founder & CEO, Donna Poole:In 2003, I was 35 years old with 3 young children and running an accounting business. My...
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My mother is at Fahrney Keedy right now. She loves everything about the community even though we are in a pandemic. She has had wonderful experience with the staff members, and getting situated. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village is nestled among the foothills of the picturesque Catoctin Mountains of Northern Washington County.  This 90 acre Maryland retirement community offers breathtaking vistas in all directions.  We are located just minutes from Interstates 70 or 81. As a...
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My mother has received wonderful care at Yellow Bank. The caregivers have met her where she is in her illness and provided tender, loving care.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Assisted Living at Yellow Bank is a great facility located in Dunkirk, Maryland. We are located in a beautiful quiet residential area. We are committed to providing excellent service for the elderly. Our facility has a home-like feeling offering furnished private and semi private rooms. We have a...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Alpha, MD

The average cost of senior living in Alpha is $6,671 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dundalk, MD with an average of $5,882 per month.

Assisted living costs in Alpha, MD, vs. state and national averages

Alpha, MD
$6,671/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Alpha, MD, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,671/mo
$7,783/mo

Assisted living costs in Alpha, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,161/mo
Studio
$5,457/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,788/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,073/mo

Senior living costs in Alpha 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: Alpha, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlpha, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$6,671/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,783/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,580/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Alpha, MD:$6,671/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Alpha, MD:$7,783/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Alpha, MD:$3,580/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Alpha, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alpha 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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Assisted living cost trends in Alpha, MD

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Alpha 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
Alpha, MD$6,690/mo$6,074/mo+10.1%
Maryland$6,529/mo$6,133/mo+6.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Alpha, MD
2024 average cost:$6,690/mo
2023 average cost:$6,074/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,529/mo
2023 average cost:$6,133/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alpha, MD

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Alpha.

What families are saying about assisted living in Alpha

Recent reviews for assisted living in Alpha

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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Divine Care Assisted Living Inc in Baltimore, MD

4.3
The facility ca be described as a detached home that has been very tastefully refurbished and decorated. My family and I were impressed with the cleanliness, the furniture (brand new) and it has all of the up to date amenities. Mr. Benjamin has been very kind, respectful and patient with my ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Atrium Village by Cogir, the executive director goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being of residents and their families. At Sunrise of Columbia, the staff's engagement and fr ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Residents enjoy the diverse range of activities and events organized by the communities. For example, at Lorien Encore, residents participate in seated exercise classes, Parkinson exercises, crafts, bingo, and happy hours. At Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City, resi ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews frequently mention the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in the community. At Lorien Harmony Hall, residents and their families commend the cleanliness and orderliness of the facility. At HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City, residents comment on the beautiful appearance of t ...
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Access to health care services. Family members express relief at having health care services readily available within the community. For instance, at Atrium Village by Cogir, a nurse practitioner visits twice a week to check on residents. At Lorien Encore, residents have access to physical therapy and occupational therapy, ...
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Flexible living arrangements. Some communities offer accommodations tailored to residents' specific needs. For example, at Morningside House of Ellicott City, families appreciate the option for their loved ones to live on one floor, which makes it easier for them to move around. At Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor, r ...
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Effective communication with families. Clear and ongoing communication between families and staff is important to ensure that loved ones receive the best possible care. At Lorien Harmony Hall, families are kept informed and involved in their loved ones' care. At Atrium Village by Cogir, staff regularly updates families on residen ...
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Alpha review score based on 1,813 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1813 reviews of 490 Alpha assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alpha review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Alpha review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Alpha, MD490 facilities
8.0
Dundalk, MD154 facilities
8.7
Frederick, MD52 facilities

Review subcategories for Alpha assisted living

When assisted living 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 1,813 reviews of 490 Alpha assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alpha resident and family assisted living 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
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
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3.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Alpha assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpha assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpha, 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 Alpha assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Alpha 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
69.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.3%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.8%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Alpha assisted living

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 Alpha Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alpha assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alpha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpha, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Alpha assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alpha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alpha assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Alpha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49.8%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
51.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alpha

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Alpha protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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