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Photo of Harmony at Martinsburg
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I am Delmar Barrett, Brother of [removed name] who recently passed away. She lived there for over a year, this was probably some of the best time in her life , the staff were so good to her and her family....
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 Harmony at MartinsburgAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Martinsburg, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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The overall staff is great and they go the extra mile for the residents. My parents have had complaints about the quality of the food for a long time and it is not getting better. We had to report issues...
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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Mom was in the hospital and rehab again. When she returned everyone was coming in and hugging her. It made her feel really special. I would recommend.
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
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The food choices could be improved one but I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Harmony Hall assisted living has been a landmark in Howard County for over a quarter of a century. With a focus on quality care, socialization, and independence for, our philosophy encourages our residents to thrive and embrace a care free lifestyle, while receiving all the care they need at any...
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I like that she was included in Christmas Party off-site even though we had not had opportunity to set up her expense account. I also like that she has been included and engages in all activities instead of...
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.
Morningside House at Satyr Hill is an assisted living community located in Parkville, Maryland in Baltimore County and home to just over 30,000 people. Residents will be able to enjoy quiet, park-like settings while still being close to area shops, malls, restaurants, movies, museums and sporting...
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The advisor I worked with from A Place for Mom with was very helpful and sent me information that I requested -was very pleasant and courteous and prompt- all of which a person likes to see when working with...
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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What we like the most about the community is that the staff are extremely attentive. However, the hospice experience within facility not positive, unfortunately.
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.
Welcome to Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City! Our approach to Assisted Living includes a variety of services - from independent living to adaptive personal assistance; from dementia care to short-term stays. This flexibility allows us to continually meet the changing needs of our...
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. They have the same staff working with my mom for continuity. They are very communicative with me and listened to my suggestions for how best to transition with my mom to make her feel at home. I get weekly...
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.
Brighton Gardens of Columbia is located in the planned city of Columbia, Maryland, a city nationally ranked as one of the 10 Best Places to Live by MONEY, CNN, and FORBES. Against the perfect blend of parks, walking paths, and abundant shopping, Brighton Gardens of Columbia offers a beautifully...
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Positive- mom is gaining weight from the dining service and staff are friendly and helpful for the most part Negative- Care response time is much slower than promised. Administration office is slow to fill...
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.
If you’re looking for more than just a place to live — if you want to live well —  then Brookdale Potomac, a quiet three-story retirement community located in Potomac, Md., is the place for you. Our upscale community, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, provides...
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It has been a little over a year since we started living separate lives. [name removed] on the inside and me on the outside. In general I try to stay out of the staff's way. They are generous to a fault....
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at HagerstownSenior Living in Hagerstown, MD“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.”At Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown, we make this pledge to our residents and families every day. We listen so we can get to know you, and with love and care, we can serve and...
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Photo of Amoroso Wellness at York
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33 Floor plans available
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I would give them 5 across the board. There are places that look fancier and may offer more amenities but for the stage my Mother is in this facility is perfect. The staff is attentive to the residents, they...
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.
Amoroso Wellness at York is a senior living community located in York, PA, which is a historical city in York County and home to just over 43,000 people. Amoroso Wellness at York offers the highest level of care to our seniors in a quiet, home-like setting. At Amoroso Wellness at York, our...
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Photo of The Terraces at Westminster
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Activities, food/dining, cleanliness, and room size all 5! My mom loves the food. They have a food council that let's the residents voice their opinions on the food whether they want something different or...
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 Terraces at Westminster is an assisted living and memory care community in Westminster, Maryland.For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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The staff, especially upper management is super helpful! I would definitely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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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Photo of Morningside House of Laurel
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My sister and I first toured Morningside House about two months before we had our mother become a resident. The staff is very friendly and professional. The nurses and rehab personnel are attentive 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.
Morningside House of Laurel is an assisted living community located in Laurel, Maryland in Prince George's County and home to just over 25,000 people. Laurel is a quiet town close to Baltimore and D.C. and residents will be able to take trips to shows, events and concerts. Residents will also be...
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Bottom line is that Springhouse was okay; not great, not terrible. In fairness, my father in law was a difficult resident given his age and ailments. Our main concern was that while he was on the most...
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.
Springhouse of Pikesville is a gracious home and assisted senior living community. With more than 20 years of experience, Springhouse enables residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle in an environment that includes personal care, medical support, and engaging activities.Conveniently located in...
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The people there genuinely care and do their very best. They are patient, kind and attentive. As for growth areas, they need to do a better job with cleaning and maintenance and with keeping to the posted...
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 CockeysvilleSenior Living in Cockeysville, MDAt Commonwealth Senior Living at Cockeysville, the promise we make to our residents and their families is the same commitment we make to ourselves: “We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” With these guiding principles, we...
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What we like the most about the community is that the place is like a family. It is a very caring environment and we would recommend Sunrise of Columbia to other families.
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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[name removed] has been wonderful to work with. Goes out of his way to be friendly. It's been a great experience so far in memory care. What we like the most about the community is the secluded location....
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.
Your home should bring out the best in you.If you want to redefine your independence, come see if our senior living community is the right fit for you. Located in the historic town of Harrisburg, we have both personal care home services and memory care all on one campus, so you’ll have the care...
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I moved my parents, both in their nineties, to Legend at Silver Creek in [removed date]. The care given to them is first class and their are plenty of activities and special events. Mom passed in [removed...
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.
Located on the West Shore, just a few miles off Interstate 81, Legend at Silver Creek offers beautiful amenities, spacious apartments, and the area’s best personal care and memory care services. Here, residents enjoy a maintenance-free independent lifestyle focused on wellness for the whole...
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Staff is thoughtful and caring of the residents. When issues occur whether impacting residents , staff or both, solutions are offered. Safety , good health and fun are priorities. Our family is very...
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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5 's for everything except administrative staff 4 for them. What we like the most about the community is the food quality and options, friendly staff, activities offered.
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.
Somerford House offers general Assisted Living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Hagerstown. Staff is on duty 24 hours a day to support and guide our residents, who experience gracious living and easy access to shopping, places of worship, and medical offices. Step inside our doors to...
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What we like the most about the community is that the facility itself has a lot of activities, are knowledgeable of all of the residents, and try to meet all of the residents needs. Yes, we would recommend...
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 Black Hill, our Active Senior Living program is a beautiful compliment to a life lived with joy, learning and comfort. Maybe you want to partake in the arts, and with the Black Rock Arts Center close by keeping in touch with your artistic personality is easy. Maybe you would enjoy wine...
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The staff here is 5 stars.I would put my own Mamma in here. Food is excellent. Very clean. Attention is paid to medication distribution. Inmates are very well taken care of. Very friendly atmosphere.
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.
For personalized memory care services, you are in great hands with Olney Assisted Living, an Artis Senior Living community. The Artis Way empowers residents with their own individual preferences and passions as we ensure that your care is personalized and adaptive to your loved one’s uniqueness....
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Before visiting Charter, I thought it was terrible to send a loved one to any assisted living place. Visit a few. People are drugged up, sitting stationary for hours, waiting to die. Then I visited Charter....
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.
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 nestled in Columbia is secure, supportive and feels like home. Our staff strives to offer quality services to our residents, promoting...
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Cleaning staff is really amazing, but I feel you guys need to hire more cleaning staff ( they don't have enough time to do all Chores), rooms are usually not very clean. I will recommend the place!
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.
Poet’s Walk Leesburg, A Spring Hills Memory Care Community in Leesburg, VA is located in Loudoun County. Residents of Poet’s Walk, A Spring Hills Memory Care Community enjoy private suites with private showers. Our Fresh Approach to Memory Care together with our outstanding senior housing, allows...
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Cost of memory care in Emmitsburg, MD

The average cost of senior living in Emmitsburg is $5,898 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middleburg, MD with an average of $4,672 per month.

Memory care costs in Emmitsburg, MD, vs. nearby cities

Emmitsburg, MD
$5,867/mo
$5,430/mo
$4,979/mo

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

Emmitsburg, MD
$5,867/mo
U.S. national average
$4,796/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,867/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,373/mo
Studio
$7,503/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,257/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,797/mo

Senior living costs in Emmitsburg 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: Emmitsburg, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEmmitsburg, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$5,867/mo$6,221/mo$4,796/mo
Assisted Living$5,346/mo$5,268/mo$4,559/mo
Independent Living$4,258/mo$3,830/mo$4,019/mo
Memory Care
Emmitsburg, MD:$5,867/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Assisted Living
Emmitsburg, MD:$5,346/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Independent Living
Emmitsburg, MD:$4,258/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
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Memory care costs in Emmitsburg, MD, over time

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

Emmitsburg, MDMD stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Emmitsburg, MD

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Emmitsburg, MD$7,781/mo$7,252/mo+7.3%
Maryland$7,630/mo$7,235/mo+5.5%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Emmitsburg, MD
2024 average cost:$7,781/mo
2023 average cost:$7,252/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,630/mo
2023 average cost:$7,235/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Emmitsburg

Recent reviews for memory care in Emmitsburg

HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

5.0
My experience at Heartfields was excellent! I couldn’t have placed [name removed] in a more caring, professional environment. I would recommend Heartfields to anyone. It was a difficult time for me and they made it easier on a daily basis to continue to help [name removed]

Waltonwood Ashburn

4.6
My loved one is a resident at Waltonwood Ashburn. The staff is very friendly and approachable. The care associates are very capable and handle the residents very well. The food is good, or so my loved one says. Communication with the family is open, they are always available to answer questions ...
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Butler Street Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA

3.9
The community has good staff; however I feel they are understaffed currently. There has been some staff turnover since my loved one moved into the community. Due to the staffing challenges this can cause delays in waiting for meals, care, and more. [name removed] the Director is wonderful; ...
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Emmitsburg review score based on 1,211 family reviews

8.4
Review score237 facilities1211 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1211 reviews of 237 Emmitsburg memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Emmitsburg 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

Emmitsburg review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Emmitsburg, MD237 facilities
8.4
Thurmont, MD16 facilities
8.6
Taneytown, MD17 facilities

Review subcategories for Emmitsburg memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,211 reviews of 237 Emmitsburg memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Emmitsburg 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.
Emmitsburg, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Emmitsburg memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emmitsburg memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emmitsburg, 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 Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Emmitsburg, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.3%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Emmitsburg, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Emmitsburg, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.1%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Emmitsburg, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
40.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.9%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Emmitsburg 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 Emmitsburg offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Emmitsburg, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Emmitsburg

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