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They are very clean, and very friendly, very caring. The activities are charted out for the month. I would reccommend this facility to anyone looking for options for their loved one. They were very caring...
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.
The Family Touch Assisted Living The Family Touch Assisted Living is a senior residential care home that is located in the small, unincorporated city of Windsor Mill, MD and in Baltimore county. Windsor Mill is only about 7 square miles in total, giving the city a small-town feel. The group home...
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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.
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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.
Jesus is Tender Loving CareJesus is Tender Loving Care is a residential care home located in a suburb of Washington, D.C. in Temple Hills, Maryland. Our community is known for rich history and numerous activities including Rosecroft Raceway. Temple Hills is a great place to live and a wonderful...
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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.
Pinnacle Assisted Living Pinnacle Assisted Living is a senior care home located in the beautiful contemporary city of Springdale, Maryland in Prince George County. The area is vibrant with many activities that the seniors get to enjoy. The seniors can go shopping whenever they want using the...
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The staff there are loving, caring, and completely committed to providing excellent care in every possible way. They want to make sure families are made aware of everything, and also feel that sense of love...
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.
Bowie Assisted Living, Inc is a senior care home located in the astonishing Bowie, Maryland, located in Prince George's County. Our community is on a home-like setting on a spacious landscaped setting that is suitable for seniors. Our group home setting is one of a state-of-the-art that gives a...
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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.
Homestyle Assisted Living, LLC is a residential care home located in scenic Pikesville, Maryland in Baltimore County. Located just 14 miles northwest of Baltimore, the city of Pikesville offers a number of scenic locations like the Patapsco Valley State Park, the Soldiers Delight Natural...
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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.
Sunset Home for the Elderly is a small, senior care facility located in Alameda, California. We offer a cozy environment for senior citizens to enjoy their Golden Years, all while being less than a mile away from Shoreline Drive and the beach. The area is a peaceful and accommodating community...
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The experience we have had with The Leland of Laurel Run has been very positive. I certainly recommend them. They did a really good job working with my sister to get her acclimated to the new place and...
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.
The Leland of Laurel Run strives to give our residents all the care, security and comforts of home. Newly renovated and opened in December, 2012, our unique setting downtown Waynesboro offers a step back in history. Once the Leland Hotel, the building has been purchased and re-purposed into a...
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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.
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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We chose this facility because of the proximity to my house and it was a smaller community so we felt she would get good care here, we felt very comfortable after meeting the staff members as well. I would...
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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The difficult decision to move my mother into a memory care facility was eased after visiting Arden Courts. It’s a noticeably clean facility, with fresh food provided at mealtimes, as well as snacks and...
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.
Arden Courts of Pikesville was designed exclusively for individuals in early-to-mid stages of Alzheimer's disease. Arden Courts offers all the services normally associated with an assisted living facility, however, the services have been modified to take into account the unique needs of the...
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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.
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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.
Mamie's Loving Care is located in beautiful Fort Washington, MD. We pride ourselves in offering some of the most extensive and caring services to elderly people of all walks of life. Unlike many assisted living facilities, we are able to offer services to people with almost any particular medical...
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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
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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.
EBY Health Services III is located in Forestville, MD in Prince George's County. This residential care home provides assistance to you in a location that is great to call home. Those who spend time in Prince George's County appreciate all of the attractions available there including Rosecroft...
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Excellent care, knowledge and professionalism is what I have experienced at this facility. Facility is very clean, staffs are friendly. Lots of activities
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.
At Springtime Home IV, senior citizens looking for assisted living in Mitchellville, MD will find the highest level of Alzheimer's care offered in the state. Families and friends of elderly persons also will receive all the resources they need to help them understand how the aging brain works. We...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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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 and sister lived at this beautiful ALF until their passing and I have referred several others to them. I visited almost everyday as I lived in the community. I chose this facility out of many...
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.
Springtime Home V is located in the beautiful and safe community of Bowie, Maryland. This assisted living facility provides help to the elderly who can no longer complete daily tasks on their own such as preparation of meals, bathing, or getting dressed. The staff will also take care of other...
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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
$5,723/mo

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

Dickerson, MD
$5,723/mo
U.S. national average
$4,750/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,723/mo
$7,517/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,254/mo
Private
$5,199/mo
Studio
$6,921/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,291/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,549/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$5,723/mo$5,391/mo$4,750/mo
Memory Care$7,517/mo$6,326/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living$5,468/mo$3,993/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Dickerson, MD:$5,723/mo
Maryland:$5,391/mo
U.S.:$4,750/mo
Memory Care
Dickerson, MD:$7,517/mo
Maryland:$6,326/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Dickerson, MD:$5,468/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 1,796 family reviews

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Dickerson review score compared against nearby cities

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Dickerson, MD481 facilities
8.2
Barnesville, MD7 facilities
8.6
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 1,796 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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Care services
3.7
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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