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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cheltenham, MD
If your loved one needs memory care in Cheltenham, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Cheltenham, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Cheltenham incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Cheltenham memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Cheltenham, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kent, Potomac Heights and The Palisades.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Washington, Bowie and Woodbridge.
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9.8
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102 reviews
The staff is very caring and considerate. They truly have the residents best interest. Their passion is evident in the community and it makes it a joy to be here. The employees hold a high level of respect...
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 Senior Care at Paul SpringNestled on 12 acres just south of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, Paul Spring stands out as a premier assisted senior living community in the Mount Vernon area. Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., our senior housing has offered a blend of Independent...
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9.8
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61 reviews
I appreciate the commitment and sincere care and concern consistently demonstrated by the staff. Additionally, the diverse daily activities provide opportunities for the assisted living, as well as the REM...
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.
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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9.6
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57 reviews
My parents have been here for about a month and their are very much enjoying it. The staff is fantastic-friendly, responsive and helpful. The meals care delicious and nutrition, I feel confident in the care...
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 Morningside House of Saint Charles, located in Waldorf, Maryland welcomes you. Our premier apartment-style accommodations allow every resident to be in control of their lives, even while we offer a variety of care services designed to meet every need. We believe that a sense of independence...
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9.4
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125 reviews
The staff is very friendly and approachable. I feel I can them with questions and any issues. Also, by having an executive director in place in the past several months, it's been much better in terms of...
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.
A Caring Continuum with a Commitment to QualitySince 1999, Spring Hills Senior Communities has been caring for seniors and other individuals in need of quality health care. At every one of our home health agencies, post acute care centers and assisted living facilities, you’ll find compassionate...
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2 reviews
Thank you for recommending this beautiful retirement community to us. The staff here works to ensure that we’re treated like royalty. Their amenities (ie, concierge services, housekeeping services, food...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
THE SKY BRIDGE AT TOWN CENTERChoose between two distinct communities in Largo Town Center.Immerse yourself in a setting where positive energy and never-ending opportunities for exploration meet. Let every day be filled with excitement and unforgettable experiences. We know that not everyone’s...
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5 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at The Landing at Alexandria and the overall experience has been good so far. They transitioned to a new management company early on. There were some issues in the...
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.
WELCOME TO THE LANDING, THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO EXPLORE.A vibrant, thriving community, The Landing in Alexandria, Virginia offers a range of possibilities as breathtaking as its panoramic views of the Potomac River and Washington, D.C. Here, residents are in the heart of one of Northern Virginia’s...
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8.2
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36 reviews
I have no other experience with any other facility. That being said they have been outstanding in caring for my mom.. I would highly recommend The Charleston Senior Community to other families based on 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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6 reviews
Overall I would give everything except dining a 4. But the meals/dining is a 2 or 3. My dad likes the community and is happy.
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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The community is willing to accommodate with dietary restrictions. There were always some type of activities going on for the residents to choose from. [name removed] was very empathetic, helpful,...
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.
Located within a mile of Old Town Alexandria just off of King Street, Silverado Alexandria is more than just assisted living. It is a specialized memory care community dedicated to enriching life for the memory impaired.Many families shared the peace of mind they experienced when they finally...
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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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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, 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.
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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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
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Cheltenham, MD
The average cost of senior living in Cheltenham is $6,695 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Beach, MD with an average of $6,381 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Cheltenham, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Cheltenham
Recent reviews for memory care in Cheltenham
Modena Reserve at Kensington
5.0
I think all 7 categories meet the mark, but they should, since this an upscale facility and more costly than others. The staff is terrific. My wife has difficult Lewy body dementia and the facility does well. I'm happy with it.
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
4.8
Right when we walked through the doors on the first day the staff have been nothing but warm and welcoming to our family. They had a nice display out front that was culturally relative. Even though our loved one does not always participate in the activities they do have different things going ...
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Cheltenham review score based on 91 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 91 reviews of 14 Cheltenham memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Cheltenham 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
Cheltenham review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Cheltenham 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 91 reviews of 14 Cheltenham memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cheltenham 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.Cheltenham, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.5
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Cheltenham memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cheltenham memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cheltenham, 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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
64.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cheltenham, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cheltenham, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.7%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cheltenham, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cheltenham, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heatherwood Retirement Community, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington and Sunrise of Chevy Chase are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cheltenham, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 14 memory care facilities near Cheltenham, Maryland. See the full list.
The 14 memory care facilities near you in Cheltenham, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cheltenham, 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 Cheltenham, 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 Cheltenham, Maryland ranges from $350 to $14683. The average Memory Care cost in Cheltenham, Maryland is $6,695. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cheltenham, Maryland typically starts at $350. 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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