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If your loved one needs memory care in Darnestown, A Place for Mom can help. With 33 memory care facilities in Darnestown, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Potomac Heights, Kent and The Palisades.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairfax, Washington and Frederick.

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Overall the place is nice and clean. Staff are friendly and accommodating. First week didn’t go well as it almost seemed like they weren’t prepared for my parents to move in. Everything was worked out 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.
Come To Live Here. We’ve taken the blueprint for traditional senior living and put it right where it belongs—the trash can. It wasn’t hard. Traditional senior living communities stink.With Tribute at One Loudoun, we redefined everything – starting with the terms. We don’t call older adults...
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They really deliver on value proposition. General feel/atmosphere is always hospitable and friendly. Residents are treated both with respect and care. Still ironing out the operational kinks as they are new...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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I moved my husband here in [date removed]. The facility is laid out exactly like his previous facility, but what a difference. The administrative staff is excellent, the caregivers are so kind and...
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.
From comfortable living arrangements and nutritious dining services to versatile social activities and therapeutic forms of recreation, Poet’s Walk Lansdowne redefines what it means to reside in a senior care facility. Backed by a team that takes a personalized approach to memory care, we help...
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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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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Cost of memory care in Darnestown, MD

The average cost of senior living in Darnestown is $6,909 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Market, MD with an average of $6,279 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darnestown, MD vs. nearby cities

Darnestown, MD
$6,909/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darnestown, MD vs. the state and national average

Darnestown, MD
$6,909/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darnestown vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,909/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Darnestown, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,181/mo
Studio
$6,636/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,589/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,460/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Darnestown over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Darnestown

Recent reviews for memory care in Darnestown

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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HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

5.0
HeartFields has been great, we have had a great experience so far. Our loved one recently went to the hospital for some health concerns and HeartField has gotten him back to feeding himself. The staff members are extremely friendly and we are very pleased with the care services. The community is ...
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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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Darnestown review score based on 197 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 197 reviews of 29 Darnestown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Darnestown 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

Darnestown review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Darnestown, MD29 facilities
8.2
Gaithersburg, MD32 facilities
8.5
Poolesville, MD15 facilities

Review subcategories for Darnestown 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 197 reviews of 29 Darnestown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Darnestown 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
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Darnestown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darnestown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darnestown, 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 Darnestown 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 Darnestown 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
82.8%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
82.8%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.2%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.9%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.8%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Darnestown 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 Darnestown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Darnestown, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.1%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darnestown 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 Darnestown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darnestown, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
79.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
75.9%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.9%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Darnestown 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 Darnestown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
75.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
65.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
51.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darnestown 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 Darnestown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darnestown, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
79.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
72.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
79.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
82.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
65.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
75.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
55.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
79.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 33 memory care facilities near Darnestown, Maryland. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Darnestown, Maryland are Falcons Landing, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac and Sunrise of Hunter Mill. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 33 memory care facilities near you in Darnestown, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Darnestown, 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 Darnestown, 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 Darnestown, Maryland ranges from $100 to $16500. The average Memory Care cost in Darnestown, Maryland is $6,909. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Darnestown, 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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