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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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My mom has been a resident at Country Meadows for 3 months. She came here following several hospitalizations and 2 stays in a rehab center. Her illness left her weak and no longer able to perform her own...
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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My loved one was a resident at Emerald Assisted Living and overall it was a positive experience. The staff was friendly, but there was a lot of primary caregiver turnover. The meals were good, but not...
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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For activities, our family member passed after being there for 5 days and was not able to participate in any activities. Value/Price - we paid community fee + 1st month for 5 days in the facility so for us...
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.
Cedar Tree Assisted Living is a gorgeous community in Waldorf, Maryland. We pride ourselves in being one of the finest senior communities in the state, allowing all of our residents the chance to live independently without giving up on their security. We work with most insurance companies to...
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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.
Caring Living Thriving 20 years ago my husband and I opened our home to the elderly. We named it after my grandmother Catherine. We live in the home with our residents. Catherine's House offers an alternative life care program patterned after the Green House concept. Our home was the first in...
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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.
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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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I sincerely appreciate all of the wonderful loving care Gillian Williams-Luke provides for my father. She treats Dad as though he was her own father. She's an excellent nurse and has been an Angel to him AND...
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.
Tranquil Loving Care is a senior care home that's located in Montgomery county, Gaithersburg, MD. The caring staff at the home provides assistance to seniors in a group home setting. The city of Gaithersburg is separated into east and west divisions with Interstate 270 separating them. The...
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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.
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,...
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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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: 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, 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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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.
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...
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.
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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.
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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.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
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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.
Since 1992, AlfredHouse ElderCare has been providing a nurturing environment to its residents. The eight beautiful facilities are nestled in the Rockville and Silver Spring areas.  Not only are there daily activities for the residents to enjoy, but also scheduled outings to theater...
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I am so very happy with the care my mother gets here, there are only 4 residents so the individual one-on-one care is fabulous. They take my mother out shopping with them, I know she is secure in a home...
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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They seem very caring and dedicated to supporting my loved one.
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.
In 1995, we started Cedar Creek because we saw a big gap in assisted living choicesfor people with dementia. We strongly believe people with memory loss feel safer and more secure in small homes like the ones they've lived in all their lives. At our homes in Montgomery County, our residents live...
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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: 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.

Cost of assisted living in Dickerson, MD

The average cost of senior living in Dickerson is $5,721 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walkersville, MD with an average of $5,319 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dickerson, MD, vs. nearby cities

Dickerson, MD
$5,721/mo

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

Dickerson, MD
$5,721/mo
U.S. national average
$4,718/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,721/mo
$7,504/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,254/mo
Private
$5,199/mo
Studio
$6,918/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,288/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,506/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,976/mo

Senior living costs in Dickerson 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: Dickerson, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDickerson, MDMarylandU.S.
Assisted Living$5,721/mo$5,388/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$7,504/mo$6,326/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living$5,460/mo$3,993/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Dickerson, MD:$5,721/mo
Maryland:$5,388/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Dickerson, MD:$7,504/mo
Maryland:$6,326/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Dickerson, MD:$5,460/mo
Maryland:$3,993/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dickerson, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dickerson 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
Dickerson, MD$6,319/mo$6,305/mo+0.2%
Maryland$6,322/mo$6,192/mo+2.1%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Dickerson, MD
2024 average cost:$6,319/mo
2023 average cost:$6,305/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,322/mo
2023 average cost:$6,192/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dickerson, 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 Dickerson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dickerson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dickerson

Integrity Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and compassionate staff. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the friendly and attentive nature of the staff at various communities, such as Fox Hill, Sunrise of Mt Vernon, and Sunrise of Vienna, who have formed long-term bonds with residents and their families.
Diverse range of activities. Communities like Lorien Harmony Hall, Tall Oaks Assisted Living, and Tribute at Melford offer a wide range of activities that cater to residents' interests, from hobbies to social events, ensuring that everyone remains engaged and active.
Quality dining experiences. Residents at Harpers Station Gainesville, Charter Senior Living of Bowie, and Spring Arbor of Severna Park enjoy the high-quality food offerings and accommodations for dietary restrictions, which contribute to their overall satisfaction with their living experience.
Thoughtfully designed facilities. Communities like Spring Arbor of Winchester, Sunrise of Columbia, and Independence Court of Hyattsville boast clean, well-maintained facilities with updated amenities and personalized living spaces, creating a comfortable and homelike atmosphere.
Proactive communication with families. Families at Lorien Harmony Hall, Harmony at Martinsburg, and Independence Court of Hyattsville appreciate the open and frequent communication between staff and families, ensuring that everyone is informed and involved in their loved ones' care.
Accessible and accommodating staff. Communities like The Ridge at Sterling, Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City, and Brighton Gardens of Columbia prioritize accommodating residents' unique needs and preferences, with staff members going above and beyond to make daily life easier and more enjoyable.
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Dickerson review score based on 1,810 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1810 reviews of 481 Dickerson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
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Dickerson review score compared against nearby cities

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Dickerson, MD481 facilities
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Barnesville, MD7 facilities
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Poolesville, MD19 facilities

Review subcategories for Dickerson 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 1,810 reviews of 481 Dickerson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dickerson 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
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Friendliness
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4.1
Care services
3.7
3.7
Staff
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4.0
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Dickerson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dickerson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dickerson, 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 Dickerson 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 Dickerson 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
69.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.5%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dickerson 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 Dickerson 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%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.7%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.2%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dickerson 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 Dickerson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dickerson, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.8%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.4%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
50.3%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.1%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dickerson 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 Dickerson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.2%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.6%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dickerson 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 Dickerson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dickerson, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.7%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.9%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
50.9%
47%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.9%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dickerson

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 Dickerson protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Montgomery Eldercare at Orchard, Magnolia House Assisted Living and Chevy Chase House are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dickerson, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 531 assisted living facilities near Dickerson, Maryland. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dickerson, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts Fair Oaks, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Kensington, A Memory Care Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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