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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Carea, MD

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If your loved one needs memory care in Carea, A Place for Mom can help. With 12 memory care facilities in Carea, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Carea incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Carea memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Carea, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lake Evesham, Rosebank and Homeland.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bel Air, Towson and York.

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Photo of The Residence at Fitz Farm
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Residence at Fitz Farm is a great place! My sister is in the independent care section at Fitz Farms. Our overall experience has been great in particular with the staff. They're always available to ask...
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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[name removed] listened well and provided several options for me to explore. She provided checklists that helped a lot while touring facilities, enabling me to ask pertinent questions. Viva is a perfect fit...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel AirSenior Living in Bel Air, MD“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” At Commonwealth Senior Living at Bel Air, we’re committed to the high standards of those words every day — for both our residents and their families.Located in Bel Air, MD, only 25 miles from...
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Madonna Heritage has been a wonderful assisted living facility that has met the needs of my parent. This was a hard decision and Madonna Heritage made the transition for my family as easy as could be. The...
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.
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They provide a foot doctor, as well as a primary care doctor that is on call and visits the residents when needed. Some activities they have are bingo, arts and crafts, a person that comes in and provides...
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.
The Hart Heritage Assisted Living community is located in suburban Forest Hill, Maryland. Forest Hill is a land of four seasons with warm summers and snowy winters. The 2000 census placed our town's population at 14,951 people, and our land area is 29.89 square miles. At Hart Heritage Assisted...
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It was a big change for everybody in the family, but we made it! Mom is all settled in and happy in her new spot. She seems to be really thriving. I’m very happy with the care she is getting and manager...
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.
Bel Air Assisted Living is a luxury assisted living facility located in beautiful Harford County, Maryland. We have nearly 1 caregiver for every 6 residents, providing more attention than any other facility in Greater Baltimore. Average ratio at other facilities is 1 caregiver for every 15 to 20...
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I am so thrilled that my father is at Forest Hill Heights! The staff are caring, dedicated, experienced, and knowledgeable. Everything about the facility is lovely - it's well-appointed and clean, and the...
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.
Forest Hill Heights, LLC, is an assisted living residence in Forest Hill, Maryland. Now under new management, Forest Hill Heights (formerly known as Rock Spring Village) offers 24/7 on-site nursing care, fine dining, and personalized care plans for our residents. Caring has been our privilege for...
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We chose Hart Heritage because it was much more attractive, pricing was comparable to others we looked into, and it was very clean. The location is also great as well. The room sizes are adequate for my mom....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Hart Heritage Estates Assisted Living Street is an assisted living community located in lovely Street, Harford County, Maryland. Street, Maryland is lined with historic heritage and beautiful country winding roads. This very quaint and quiet town is an ideal place for settling down and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Carea, MD

The average cost of senior living in Carea is $7,783 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dundalk, MD with an average of $7,462 per month.

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

Carea, MD
$7,783/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,783/mo

Memory care costs in Carea, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,787/mo
Studio
$7,607/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,011/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,033/mo

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

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

Carea, MDMD stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Carea, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Carea have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carea, MD$7,543/mo$7,604/mo-0.8%
Maryland$7,436/mo$7,380/mo+0.8%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Carea, MD
2024 average cost:$7,543/mo
2023 average cost:$7,604/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,436/mo
2023 average cost:$7,380/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Carea

Recent reviews for memory care in Carea

Brightview Avondell in Bel Air, MD

5.0
My mother has been there just about a month now, and they're excellent. The personalized attention my mother gets makes her feel like she's on a cruise ship that hasn't left the dock. Every single member of the staff is exceptional. Avondell has 25 assisted living beds and I think about ...
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Pickersgill Retirement Community in Towson, MD

5.0
We visited a lot of assisted living communities in the area and found Pickersgill Retirement Community to be the best by far! We immediately felt the environment to be a safe place for our grandmother. Everyone there makes it a point to be kind and compassionate to all the residents. The ...
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St John's Herr Estate in Columbia, PA

5.0
I am happy with the care of this community. We like that it is very nice and clean. The staff is very caring and attentive. They like that they can cook on there own. They offer meals to the community if the residents want to participate. They do have a lot of activities when they want to ...
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Carea review score based on 4,359 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 4359 reviews of 127 Carea memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carea 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

Carea review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Carea, MD127 facilities
8.2
Dundalk, MD127 facilities
8.2
Bel Air North, MD127 facilities

Review subcategories for Carea 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 4,359 reviews of 127 Carea memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Carea 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.
Carea, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.1
4.2
Activities
4.1
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Carea memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carea memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carea, 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 Carea 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 Carea that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carea, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.5%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.7%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.5%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.9%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.4%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.9%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.5%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carea 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 Carea Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carea, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.6%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.8%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.5%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.7%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carea 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 Carea partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carea, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
48.7%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.2%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Carea 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 Carea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carea, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.6%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.6%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carea 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 Carea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carea, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.7%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.1%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.7%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.4%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.2%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.2%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
41%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.4%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Carea

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