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

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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The observant and caring nature of the aides/caregivers. The caregivers treat all residents as individuals and cater to their needs as individuals. They know each resident as a person and treat them with...
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.
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–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The people are really great there. The staff all really friendly and they take good care of the people who live there. It was the first place that we visited and when we went in everyone was welcoming and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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
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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.
Caritas House Assisted Living is part of the Jenkins Senior Living Community, a long-standing senior community set on a scenic hill overlooking Baltimore. It is a 60-unit studio apartment community located just off the freeway, next to a hospital.The mental, physical and spiritual well being of...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Matthews, MD

The average cost of senior living in Matthews is $6,139 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsboro, MD with an average of $5,921 per month.

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

Matthews, MD
$6,139/mo
$6,528/mo
$5,921/mo

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

Matthews, MD
$6,139/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,139/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,937/mo
Studio
$6,699/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,662/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,975/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Senior living costs in Matthews 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: Matthews, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMatthews, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$6,139/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,895/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,922/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Matthews, MD:$6,139/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Matthews, MD:$4,895/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Matthews, MD:$4,922/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Matthews, MD, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Matthews, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Matthews 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Matthews, MD$7,558/mo$7,751/mo-2.5%
Maryland$7,617/mo$7,235/mo+5.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Matthews, MD
2024 average cost:$7,558/mo
2023 average cost:$7,751/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,617/mo
2023 average cost:$7,235/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Matthews

Recent reviews for memory care in Matthews

Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Arbor Terrace Senior Living in Lanham, MD

4.9
From day one of them literally rolling out the red carpet - Arbor Terrace has provided exceptional care for Mom …. Mom’s room is always clean and well kept - they keep the her in engaged with various activities (the staff recently got Mom all dressed and dolled up and I was able to take her to ...
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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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Matthews review score based on 442 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 442 reviews of 63 Matthews memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Matthews 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

Matthews review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Matthews, MD63 facilities
8.5
Easton, MD85 facilities
8.2
Hillsboro, MD91 facilities

Review subcategories for Matthews 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 442 reviews of 63 Matthews memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Matthews 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.
Matthews, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Matthews memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Matthews memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Matthews, 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 Matthews 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 Matthews 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
65.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.1%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Matthews 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 Matthews Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Matthews, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Matthews 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 Matthews partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Matthews, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Matthews 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 Matthews communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Matthews, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.2%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
49.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Matthews 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 Matthews offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Matthews, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
54%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Matthews

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