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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dorchester County, MD
If your loved one needs memory care in Dorchester County, A Place for Mom can help. With 33 memory care facilities in Dorchester County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Dorchester County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dorchester County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dorchester County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
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9.7
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45 reviews
The facility is very nice, the staff is very attentive and most importantly my Dad is happy. I picked this community because it was the closest proximity to me.
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 Tribute at Melford, our Active Senior Living program is a beautiful compliment to a life lived with joy, learning and comfort. We are conveniently located within minutes of the Annapolis Marine Pier, where you will find charming cobblestone streets that lead to all of the fun waterfront shops...
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9.7
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65 reviews
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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9.6
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28 reviews
My grandmother moved to Heartfields at Easton about a year ago. It’s been the PERFECT fit for her! She has great friends there, the staff is wonderful, and we get the peace of mind that she’s well cared for...
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.
Welcome to HeartFields, a Five Star Senior Living community! In our beautiful, home-like setting, which is convenient to major freeways, yet nestled on a campus-like setting on Talbot County waterfront, you will find 24-hour care services, respectful caregivers, Assisted Living with additional...
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9.5
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3 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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9.3
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53 reviews
Wow!!! Staff amazing!! Head Nursing amazing!! [Name removed] is the most loving Director Ever!!!! The facility is operated at the highest standards but with Love. Doors are open in most rooms and welcoming....
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.
Located in historic Salisbury, MD, near the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional medial center, Peregrine Senior Living at Salisbury is your premier choice for a modern lifestyle that is as engaging and inspiring as it is relaxing. Whether you are interested in independent living, assisted living or...
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9.2
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9 reviews
They have been pleasant, patient and helpful with my mom. They were very gracious with initial move in costs while we handled the sale of my mom's house. The nurse and director are very responsive. 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.
Annapolitan Assisted Living is one of Annapolis' premier assistedliving communities. We offer independent living for all of our residents,regardless of their need for assistance. Our residents live in their ownapartments in a community of their peers. What they do, how and when theydo it is...
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9.2
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57 reviews
The nursing staff were very caring and concerned about the patient. The staff that operated the place were very friendly, helpful, and supportive. I highly recommend Sunrise of Annapolis.
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.
Sunrise of Annapolis is conveniently located on Bestgate Road in Annapolis, close to Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis Mall and scenic historic Annapolis. We pride ourselves in having a truly caring staff that has served our seniors for many years and have been awarded the 'Best Assisted...
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9.1
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56 reviews
I would recommend The Milford Place. Mom's experience has been good. She has been made comfortable and really enjoys socializing with the other residents. Unfortunately there are a few issues. The dining...
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.
Milford Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community located in Milford Delaware. We offer senior living services to residents in the southern Delaware area and beyond. Known as the Gateway to Southern Delaware, Milford has a premiere location within 20 minutes of popular Delaware beaches like...
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8.9
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61 reviews
The staff at the Sunrise Community are knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating and welcoming! They made us feel comfortable and assured in the care of our loved ones one.
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.
Our beautiful, 10 acre campus is conveniently located within walking distance of the Severna Park Community Center, the public library, Woods Memorial Church and many other popular shops and restaurants. Our community consists of an independent living, assisted living and a specialized...
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8.9
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19 reviews
It is a great place to take someone needing memory care. They were the only ones that would take such young, strong, man in his 50s with some aggression.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Charter Senior Living of Annapolis (formerly Somerford Place) is the result of extensive research into the needs of people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Our specially designed building is nestled behind historic Annapolis oak trees, and is secure, supportive and feels like...
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8.7
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41 reviews
Staff members are very friendly and more importantly very patient with the elderly I noticed on several accounts know the patience with residents inability to communicate effectively and ensure when walking...
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.
Celebration Villa of Manresa is an assisted living community in Annapolis, Maryland. At Celebration Villa, our focus is to support our residents’ independence and overall wellness. We treat all residents as respected members of our family. We understand the importance of our residents having a...
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8.6
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17 reviews
My husband stayed for 14 days. I was nervous about leaving him at first but the staff made him feel extremely comfortable. I had family members visit him when I was away and each one stated that he was in...
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.
Sterling Care Harbor Point is an assisted living and memory care community located in the city of Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. Our exquisite community is well placed in the region on the head of Wicomico River. The river offers many sights to see and activities to engage in. Thus,...
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8.6
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28 reviews
We really like HeartHomes. [name removed] is well taken care of. Staff really know the patients. Small facility. Names, quirks, likes and dislikes. Family members welcome. The place is quiet and...
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.
We pride ourselves on personalized, professional care that comforts each of our residents as family members in his or her home. Each resident is cared for based on his or her needs and the personal desires he or she requests. We offer options and choices to suit your individual needs and are...
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8.5
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9 reviews
A great experience. Happy & friendly staff with a passion for the residents and the community. My mom was well cared for and truly enjoyed what she quickly referred to as her new home.
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 Candle Light Cove, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. All meals are provided to residents. We love to accommodate visiting guests, meals included. Dining includes restaurant-style dining, room...
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8.5
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2 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Queenstown Landing and the facility was spotless. The staff was friendly and they were very accommodating. They tried to make all of the activities special,...
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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8.3
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35 reviews
From the beginning of getting my family not only enrolled but every process step by step all of the staff of gull Creek that we worked with were great and my wife and i have been very happy with there...
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.
Discover a senior living community with a family atmosphere and small town ambiance. Gull Creek offers residents and their families a relaxed environment and a variety of retirement lifestyle offerings on a rental basis; Assisted Living apartments to a safe and secure Memory Care...
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8.2
Review score
31 reviews
These facilities tout how busy and engaged the resident will be but I've found it's very dependent on who is working on any given day how much activity actually takes place. Overall it's a good place but 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.
Lakeside Assisted Living at Mallard Landing is a well established retirement community centrally located in Salisbury, Maryland. We can provide you or your loved one with a worry-free lifestyle while not sacrificing privacy or independence. Our spacious apartments and variety of...
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8.0
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15 reviews
I think it's a wonderful community. The people are friendly, very very clean and they seem to really care about the people they take care of. It's just fit our needs and they had an opening. It was like it...
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.
Discovery Commons at Wildewood is an assisted living community located in California, St. Mary's County, Maryland. This is natures paradise, surrounded by lush bushes and wildlife our community has a resort feel with a very clean, comfortable atmosphere.We are a very active community which also...
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8.0
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7 reviews
We just brought my husband’s mother to live at Bay Village Annapolis from her home of 40 years. They were so welcoming and helpful that she adjusted almost immediately. She went from fully bedridden to...
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.
Bay Village is a state-of-the-art Assisted Living and Dementia Care community nestled on 3 acres of a tranquil wooded setting while still being convenient to shopping and downtown Annapolis. Staying true to the vision of Annapolis, Bay Village has planned a community that features serene outdoor...
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6.0
Review score
11 reviews
They are so awesome I cannot say enough about them. My uncle loves it there. Small town values. He was at [community removed] for 6 months beautiful property bells and whistles and awful staff uncaring...
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 Residence at Eden GreenIn the heart of Maryland’s eastern shore, this picturesque, wooded community offers a safe, loving environment for residents. The welcoming staff is committed to providing attentive, personalized care that helps residents feel at home. Our comforting interiors and...
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My loved one, [name removed], came to Brightview from another facility. I knew neither he nor I could stay there another day and it was with great happiness we made the move to Brightview, South River,...
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.
Experience something new every day at Brightview South River. Begin your morning with a breakfast served to you in our restaurant-quality dining room, check your email in our media room, followed by a game of cards in one of our many living room areas. Participate in one of the many events...
8.0
Review score
24 reviews
My Mom recently celebrated her 95th birthday. The staff at Brandywine couldn’t have done more to make her day more special. From her caregiver who dressed Mom up so beautifully-and accessorized to 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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit. With on-site licensed nurses only steps away, 24 hours a...
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8.0
Review score
6 reviews
From the director to the head nurses and the staff down the line, everyone made us feel like family. It's a lovely, quiet, gentle, place to live and for my husband who had cancer, to die. Everyone was...
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
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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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We've had a great experience with this place, I'd give them top marks across the board! The director is absolutely wonderful. The facility itself is nice looking and very well kept. It isn't quite as...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
Country Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility licensed by the State of Delaware. We are located on 45 beautiful acres in Greenwood, Delaware. The nursing facility was founded in 1954 by Laban and Nanna Swartzentruber and later purchased in 1981...
Cost of memory care in Dorchester County, MD
The average cost of senior living in Dorchester County is $6,275 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frenchtown-Rumbly, MD with an average of $5,722 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorchester County, MD vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorchester County, MD vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dorchester County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dorchester County, MD by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Dorchester County over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorchester County
Recent reviews for memory care in Dorchester County
Discovery Commons at Wildewood in California, MD
4.6
It's the best facility within a 100 miles. The staff is helpful and friendly. She enjoys the food somedays and others not so much. I think it will get better as they just changed the chef. This is a locked memory unit. They provide exercise, sing a long, puzzles and field trips for their ...
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Sunrise of Severna Park
4.0
They seem to be taking good care of my loved one. Although they said they would help him if we wanted to get outside, and it seems like they're not doing as much as I think they could be in that area. Overall the staff seem to be nice. I would like to see Sunrise keep up the facility better. ...
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Cypress Creek Assisted Living in Severna Park, MD
4.7
My mother has been here for 8 months now, this place has been I god sent to me. My mother likes the staff here and some of the residents have become good friends. I would recomend this place to anyone! ??
Dorchester County review score based on 165 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 165 reviews of 31 Dorchester County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dorchester County 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
Dorchester County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dorchester County 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 165 reviews of 31 Dorchester County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dorchester County 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.Dorchester County, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Dorchester County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester County, 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 Dorchester County 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 Dorchester County 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
74.2%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.2%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.2%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.4%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dorchester County 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 Dorchester County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorchester County, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.4%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.1%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorchester County 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 Dorchester County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorchester County, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
58.1%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester County 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 Dorchester County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
58.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester County 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 Dorchester County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorchester County, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
67.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
41.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tribute at Melford by Cogir, Morningside House of St Charles and Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dorchester County, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 33 memory care facilities near Dorchester County, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dorchester County, Maryland are Peregrine Salisbury and Milford Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 33 memory care facilities near you in Dorchester County, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dorchester County, Maryland, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Dorchester County, Maryland ranges from $1695 to $12190. The average Memory Care cost in Dorchester County, Maryland is $6,275. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dorchester County, Maryland typically starts at $1695. 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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