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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Frederick County, MD
If your loved one needs memory care in Frederick County, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Frederick 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 Frederick County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Frederick County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Frederick County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Frederick, Sykesville and Thurmont.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Frederick, Sykesville and Thurmont.
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9.5
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19 reviews
My 91 year old mother moved to Heartfield’s Assisted Living this past June. She had been in her house for over 60 years, and always said she would never move. So this was a BIG move for us all. Everything...
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! Located in the Dearbought neighborhood, our beautiful, home-like, community, you will find 24-hour licensed nursing, dedicated caregivers, a secure dementia / Alzheimer's area, individual care plans, an on-site team of professionals,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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66 Floor plans available
9.4
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15 reviews
Great experience with staff and residents The facility was always very clean and the staff very friendly and always helpful. The care was always impeccable. The meals/ dining- food was top notch with great...
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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9.2
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64 reviews
5 all the staff were supportive the cost was reasonable, even though they had a nursing home attached to the assisted living I was never pressured to send Mom to the SNF. Mom had hospice so she was able 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.
Conveniently located right off of Interstate 70 and Route 15 in Frederick, Tranquility possesses breathtaking views of both the Catoctin and Sugarloaf mountains. The beautifully landscaped grounds include flower and vegetable gardens maintained by our own residents. Our walking path around our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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22 Floor plans available
8.9
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69 reviews
I definitely would recommend Sunrise is a warm, caring community with the right staff for my mom's needs. Other places here had her in memory care to get the appropriate staffing level.
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 Frederick is an assisted living community in Frederick, Maryland, located just blocks from The Golden Mile (Route 40 west). Sunrise of Frederick is nestled in a suburban, convenient setting. We pride ourselves in our experience in Frederick County with nearly 15 years serving seniors...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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1 review
Highly recommend this facility for Assisted Living care. Toured multiple care facilities in Frederick County, and Village Crossing was first rate. The nursing staff and care plans were solid.. Outstanding...
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.
Tucked into the exclusive Worman’s Mill Village off Route 26 and Monocacy Boulevard in Frederick, Maryland, Village Crossing at Worman's Mill is a beautiful new Assisted Living and Memory Care residence with private rental apartments that keep you close to the charm and bustling activity of the...
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7.8
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36 reviews
My loved one is a resident of Somerford Place. She is very loved by the caregivers and nurses. When I am not able to be there, I never have to worry about her well being. Each time I visit there is something...
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 Place - Frederick is our Alzheimer's Assisted Living community, and is on the same campus as Somerford House - Frederick, our Assisted Living community. Both properties are owned by Five Star Senior Living and located on the same campus. Somerford Place offers assisted living...
8.9
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5 reviews
My mom has been a resident at Country Meadows for 3 months. She came here following several hospitalizations and 2 stays in a rehab center. Her illness left her weak and no longer able to perform her own...
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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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.
Odyssey Assisted Living at Montevue is an assisted living community located in a quiet, unique and upscale neighborhood in Frederick, MD. It is a world-class memory care community living designed to assist residents to remain social, while enjoying the things that they loved doing before their...
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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Cost of memory care in Frederick County, MD
The average cost of senior living in Frederick County is $5,714 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Windsor, MD with an average of $4,938 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Frederick County, MD vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Frederick County, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Frederick County
Recent reviews for memory care in Frederick County
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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Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA
5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Somerford House and Place Frederick
5.0
My mom has transitioned well at Somerford House & Place Frederick she enjoys being among the other residents and socializing, taking part in several of their many activies as well. She also enjoys going to the dining room for her meals and the food is very good. I have just signed my mother up ...
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Frederick County review score based on 39 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 9 Frederick County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Frederick 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
Frederick County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Frederick 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 39 reviews of 9 Frederick County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Frederick 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.Frederick County, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.5
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Frederick County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Frederick County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Frederick 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 Frederick 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 Frederick 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
77.8%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Frederick 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 Frederick County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Frederick County, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Frederick 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 Frederick County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Frederick County, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
44.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Frederick 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 Frederick County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Frederick County, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Frederick 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 Frederick County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Frederick County, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Montgomery Village, HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick and Spring Arbor of Frederick are the top-rated memory care facilities near Frederick County, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Frederick County, Maryland. See the full list.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Frederick 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 Frederick County, 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 Frederick County, 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 Frederick County, Maryland ranges from $100 to $77350. The average Memory Care cost in Frederick County, Maryland is $5,714. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Frederick County, 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Frederick County
- Frederick, Maryland
- Sykesville, Maryland
- Thurmont, Maryland
- Germantown, Maryland
- Mount Airy, Maryland
- Damascus, Maryland
- Boonsboro, Maryland
- Hagerstown, Maryland
- Westminster, Maryland
- Uniontown, Maryland
- Emmitsburg, Maryland
- Fourpoints, Maryland
- Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
- Blackrock Mill, Maryland
- Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
- Sharpsburg, Maryland
- Smithsburg, Maryland
- Silver Run, Maryland
- Cherrytown, Maryland
- Centerville, Maryland
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