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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Governor Run, MD
If your loved one needs memory care in Governor Run, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Governor Run, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Governor Run incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Governor Run memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Governor Run, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Waldorf, Cambridge and Leonardtown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Waldorf, Cambridge and Leonardtown.
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9.7
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65 reviews
What an amazing organization that is very friendly and so family oriented you can feel the positive energy when you walk into a facility. Every member we were introduced to treated you like you family. We...
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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9.0
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36 reviews
I have no other experience with any other facility. That being said they have been outstanding in caring for my mom.. I would highly recommend The Charleston Senior Community to other families based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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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...
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.
1.0
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2 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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 Governor Run, MD
The average cost of senior living in Governor Run is $5,628 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East New Market, MD with an average of $5,926 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Governor Run, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Governor Run, MD vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Governor Run, MD by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Governor Run
Recent reviews for memory care in Governor Run
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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The Charleston Senior Community in Waldorf, MD
4.8
I have found The Charleston to be a very responsive and proactive community. They are very good at communicating with families. I have had no issues. The food is hit or miss. My mom is a bit of a picky eater. Room sizes are good.
Morningside House of St Charles in Waldorf, MD
5.0
It's really clean and neat. All the employees are very, very friendly and helpful. They know all the residents, and it's just a really happy fun environment. We haven't heard any grumblings of discontent at all. My mother loves the food, she talks about it all the time. So far we have been ...
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Governor Run review score based on 32 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 6 Governor Run memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Governor Run 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
Governor Run review score compared against nearby cities
6.9
Governor Run, MD6 facilities
8.5
Eagle Harbor, MD208 facilities
8.3
Chesapeake Beach, MD249 facilities
Review subcategories for Governor Run 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 32 reviews of 6 Governor Run memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Governor Run 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.Governor Run, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Governor Run memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Governor Run memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Governor Run, 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 Governor Run 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 Governor Run that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Governor Run, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
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
66.7%
72.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Governor Run 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 Governor Run Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Governor Run, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
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
66.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Governor Run 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 Governor Run partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Governor Run, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Governor Run 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 Governor Run communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Governor Run, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Governor Run 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 Governor Run offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Governor Run, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morningside House of St Charles, The Charleston Senior Community and Discovery Commons at Wildewood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Governor Run, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Governor Run, Maryland. See the full list.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Governor Run, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Governor Run, 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 Governor Run, 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 Governor Run, Maryland ranges from $350 to $16500. The average Memory Care cost in Governor Run, Maryland is $5,628. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Governor Run, Maryland typically starts at $350. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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