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Photo of Sterling Care Hillhaven
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The staff at Sterling Care Hillhaven are very caring and helpful. The facility is clean. I would recommend this facility to those looking.
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.
At Sterling Care Hillhaven, our team has one core belief: that everyone deserves a great life. We spend every minute of every day ensuring that each person who walks through our doors truly can enjoy a great life.We invite you to learn more about what makes Sterling Care Hillhaven the area's most...
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It is a beautiful community inside. The staff are very friendly. I believe the staff are hired very well. This is the best community my loved ones have been in so far. I'm very happy with Brightview's...
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.
Experience a spectacular urban lifestyle at Brightview West End! Located in the heart of Rockville Town Center, Brightview West End is unlike any senior living community you’ve seen. Enjoy a snack at our Mingle cafe, a drink during happy hour in the pub, or a movie in our movie theater. Plus...
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We've been very happy with my mother's experience living at Ingleside's memory support assisted living. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the administrators have been very responsive when we've had...
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.
Ingleside at King Farm is a not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community central to the award-winning intergenerational King Farm development. We offer small town living just a short ride from the nation's capitol. Inside our walls, you will find a stress free lifestyle with a variety of...
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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: 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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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66 Photos available
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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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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.
Elternhaus, IncElternhaus, provides a caring assisted living community to those adults who are looking to be a part of Dayton, MD. This community is located in a quiet area that is a great place to call home. Dayton is a part of Howard County and it offers much natural beauty in a peaceful area...
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Cost of memory care in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD

The average cost of senior living in Ashton Sandy Spring is $6,765 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurel, MD with an average of $6,668 per month.

Memory care costs in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD, vs. nearby cities

Ashton Sandy Spring, MD
$6,765/mo

Memory care costs in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD, vs. state and national averages

Ashton Sandy Spring, MD
$6,765/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,765/mo

Memory care costs in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,701/mo
Studio
$6,753/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,054/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,779/mo

Senior living costs in Ashton Sandy Spring 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: Ashton Sandy Spring, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAshton Sandy Spring, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$6,765/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,579/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,222/mo$3,830/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
Ashton Sandy Spring, MD:$6,765/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ashton Sandy Spring, MD:$5,579/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Ashton Sandy Spring, MD:$4,222/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ashton Sandy Spring 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.

Ashton Sandy Spring, MDMD stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ashton Sandy Spring 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
Ashton Sandy Spring, MD$8,651/mo$8,259/mo+4.7%
Maryland$7,617/mo$7,235/mo+5.3%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Ashton Sandy Spring, MD
2024 average cost:$8,651/mo
2023 average cost:$8,259/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,617/mo
2023 average cost:$7,235/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ashton Sandy Spring

Recent reviews for memory care in Ashton Sandy Spring

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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Arbor Terrace Senior Living in Lanham, MD

4.9
From day one of them literally rolling out the red carpet - Arbor Terrace has provided exceptional care for Mom …. Mom’s room is always clean and well kept - they keep the her in engaged with various activities (the staff recently got Mom all dressed and dolled up and I was able to take her to ...
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New Life Healthy Living in Windsor Mill, MD

4.0
I've heard mostly good things from my loved ones. The staff have been very personable and attentive, and my grandmother says she likes it here.

Ashton Sandy Spring review score based on 210 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 210 reviews of 33 Ashton Sandy Spring memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ashton Sandy Spring review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ashton Sandy Spring review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Ashton Sandy Spring, MD33 facilities
8.6
Brookeville, MD33 facilities
8.8
Leisure World, MD50 facilities

Review subcategories for Ashton Sandy Spring memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 210 reviews of 33 Ashton Sandy Spring memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ashton Sandy Spring resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ashton Sandy Spring, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Ashton Sandy Spring memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Ashton Sandy Spring 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
90.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
78.8%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.8%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ashton Sandy Spring memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ashton Sandy Spring Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ashton Sandy Spring, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ashton Sandy Spring memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ashton Sandy Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ashton Sandy Spring, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
78.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
75.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ashton Sandy Spring memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ashton Sandy Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ashton Sandy Spring, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
48.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ashton Sandy Spring memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Ashton Sandy Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ashton Sandy Spring, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
75.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.8%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
84.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
84.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
42.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
78.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Ashton Sandy Spring

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maryland memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Ashton Sandy Spring protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ashton Sandy Spring, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 33 memory care facilities near Ashton Sandy Spring, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ashton Sandy Spring, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington and Morningside House of Friendship. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 33 memory care facilities near you in Ashton Sandy Spring, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ashton Sandy Spring, Maryland, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Ashton Sandy Spring, Maryland, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Ashton Sandy Spring, Maryland ranges from $100 to $77350. The average Memory Care cost in Ashton Sandy Spring, Maryland is $6,765. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ashton Sandy Spring, Maryland typically starts at $100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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