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My father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely and...
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Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized 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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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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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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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Wonderful, caring staff. The building is a bit dated, but the staff and administration know what they're doing for my father.
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.
Royal Haven Assisted Living of Front Royal is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  It is a single level facility with four 'wings' that surround an outside flower-filled courtyard.  Residents are encouraged to enjoy the sunshine and participate in outdoor activities...
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So far things seem to be going well with Wonder's PCH. The staff here seem very competent, and very dedicated to the care of their residents. It's not a swanky country club looking place, like some of the...
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Wonder's PCHWonder’s PCH is a senior community in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. Hanover is one of the most historical towns in the state of Pennsylvania and is deeply steeped in traditional values. The people here are kind and always ready to help a neighbor or a stranger. The...
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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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Overall I think they do a good job at Woodbine. The facility itself is a bit worn down, but they keep it very clean and nice looking. The care staff here are all very friendly and professional. They seem to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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Everyone has a opinion and their own way at looking at things. So are the reviews of Fair Haven. The facility is older but is well maintained. It’s kept clean and organized. My mother-in-law entered Fair...
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Fair Havens Assisted LivingFair Havens Assisted Living is a senior living community located in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. The historic town of Hanover boasts many attractions and interesting features including the nearby Codorus State Park and Lake Marburg. The views and nearby...
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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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Caritas House Assisted Living is part of the Jenkins Senior Living Community, a long-standing senior community set on a scenic hill overlooking Baltimore. It is a 60-unit studio apartment community located just off the freeway, next to a hospital.The mental, physical and spiritual well being of...

Cost of memory care in Bells Mill, MD

The average cost of senior living in Bells Mill is $6,381 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kemps Mill, MD with an average of $4,930 per month.

Memory care costs in Bells Mill, MD, vs. nearby cities

Bells Mill, MD
$6,381/mo
$5,748/mo
$5,748/mo

Memory care costs in Bells Mill, MD, vs. state and national averages

Bells Mill, MD
$6,381/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Bells Mill, MD, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,381/mo

Memory care costs in Bells Mill, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,804/mo
Studio
$6,528/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,032/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,550/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,525/mo

Senior living costs in Bells Mill 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: Bells Mill, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBells Mill, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$6,381/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,467/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,529/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Bells Mill, MD:$6,381/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Bells Mill, MD:$5,467/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Bells Mill, MD:$4,529/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Bells Mill, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Bells Mill and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Bells Mill, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bells Mill 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
Bells Mill, MD$7,891/mo$7,168/mo+10.1%
Maryland$7,617/mo$7,235/mo+5.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Bells Mill, MD
2024 average cost:$7,891/mo
2023 average cost:$7,168/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,617/mo
2023 average cost:$7,235/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Bells Mill

Recent reviews for memory care in Bells Mill

HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

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My experience at Heartfields was excellent! I couldn’t have placed [name removed] in a more caring, professional environment. I would recommend Heartfields to anyone. It was a difficult time for me and they made it easier on a daily basis to continue to help [name removed]

Waltonwood Ashburn

4.6
My loved one is a resident at Waltonwood Ashburn. The staff is very friendly and approachable. The care associates are very capable and handle the residents very well. The food is good, or so my loved one says. Communication with the family is open, they are always available to answer questions ...
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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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Bells Mill review score based on 1,474 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 1474 reviews of 277 Bells Mill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bells Mill 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

Bells Mill review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Bells Mill, MD277 facilities
7.8
Rosemont, MD9 facilities
7.9
Brunswick, MD13 facilities

Review subcategories for Bells Mill 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 1,474 reviews of 277 Bells Mill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bells Mill 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.1
Friendliness
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Care services
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3.9
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Bells Mill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bells Mill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bells Mill, 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 Bells Mill 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 Bells Mill 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
70%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bells Mill 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 Bells Mill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bells Mill 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 Bells Mill 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
45.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.2%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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17%
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Availability of select dining options in Bells Mill 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 Bells Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
52.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bells Mill 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 Bells Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.6%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
41.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Bells Mill

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 Bells Mill protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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