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If your loved one needs memory care in Montgomery County, A Place for Mom can help. With 33 memory care facilities in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Montgomery County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Montgomery County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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82 reviews
9.8
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This is an update of my review from 2 years ago. To receive my extended review, request it at [removed] I fell in love with Arden Courts Kensington (ACK) the first time I visited it. The appearance on the...
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.
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington's primary focus is to provide care for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. To visualize Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, picture four single level houses all connected by...
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95 reviews
9.5
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95 reviews
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Sunrise is perfect for my dad. The staff is very caring and friendly. The meals are great. And his room is clean, spacious, and bright.
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.
The moment you walk through our door, you'll feel at home. From our warm, inviting fireplace to our cozy, family-like atmosphere, Sunrise at Montgomery Village is a step above the typical senior residence. For the past fifteen years, our caring and experienced staff has been helping seniors live...
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9.4
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66 reviews
9.4
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66 reviews
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We worked mostly with the administrative staff that was extremely helpful in making a move that we needed to do very quickly. The one bedroom apartment was very well designed for my uncle and worked well...
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's a cozy community with four separate wings each wing has their own kitchen dining room leisure room with fireplace and outdoor space so it does not feel claustrophobic. There is a community room where...
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.
Arden Courts of Potomac is a purpose built memory care community, for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and relate dementias.Our community is secure with outdoor courtyards and walking paths. We provide 24/7 care, which includes medication management,assistance with ADL’s, special...
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My husband and I would rate everything a 5. However we've only been here 2-1/2 weeks and at the present time the elevator by our unit is "out" for the second time (which is inconvenient for someone...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Bedford Court is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with one of the lowest Entrance Fee that is 100% refundable. Located within walking distance of the Leisure World shopping center. Our community offers you a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...
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The management and staff take a personal interest in the residents, and look for ways to engage and encourage them including personal touches like hanging pictures for them. Overall the facility is clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to Aspenwood Senior Living Community, a Five Star Senior Living community! Well-established in Montgomery County since 1989, this neighborhood setting is convenient to shopping and medical services. Our Independent and Assisted Living apartments are not part of a high rise, further...
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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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We are really pleased with everything. My mom is in a suite. She has her own bedroom and shares a bathroom and a common area. All very clean and nice. The overall place is cheery and always active. The staff...
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 just two minutes off of I-270 and 10 minutes from the 495 Capital Beltway, Sunrise of Rockville is nestled in a convenient location within Montgomery County near the Rockville Metro and the Historic Area of Rockville. Our Assisting Living specializes in personalizing our services to meet...
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Everything but food gets a 5. My mom struggled with the meals -- some were better than others. So I'd give them a 3 for food. The staff was very friendly and attentive. My mom found the right balance between...
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.
Just a few minutes from Pike and Rose, Rockville Town Square Metro Station,Westfield Montgomery Mall, 495 access and Strathmore Music Center, Brighton Gardens of Tuckerman Lane is both centrally located and beautifully situated. Surrounded by mature tree and garden,and the CO walking path, this...
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Overall, our experience with HarborChase has been very good. There has been significant staff turnover recently, which has been noticeable, but overall we have been happy with the facility and the care...
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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A Place For Mom extremely helpful! I would definitely recommend! The place has lots of windows, outdoor patio is secure and the halls and gathering places very spacious. People are nice. Gorgeous place 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.
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We love it. This is the 4th place my Mom has been to and it's the best!! The facility is clean and doesn't smell of urine, etc. The staff is warm, friendly, readily available and responsive. The activities...
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.
Landow House is an assisted living community, located in a safe area of Rockville, MD. This community is perfect for those who want to remain active and engaged in life, but could use some personal assistance with their daily activities. Landow House, has an average user review rating of 5 stars....
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These are all subjective and [name removed] may have a different take. I could ask her for her opinion. She's always willing to share what she thinks. Still very aware and observant. But this is what I have...
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.
Originally built in the 1910s, Chevy Chase House was transformed into Luxury Senior Living by Meridian. The community was invigorated after completion of a multi-million dollar renovation in 2018. An award-winning design firm incorporated all possible modern amenities while preserving the...
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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.
Private, Secure Apartment LivingCaring staff and comfortable apartments with kitchenettes provide support, privacy, and the ability to live life just the way you prefer. With your favorite furnishings and mementos, you’ll feel right at home and secure knowing assistance is there if you need it....
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We've been very happy with my mother's experience living at Ingleside's memory support assisted living. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the administrators have been very responsive when we've had...
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.
Ingleside at King Farm is a not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community central to the award-winning intergenerational King Farm development. We offer small town living just a short ride from the nation's capitol. Inside our walls, you will find a stress free lifestyle with a variety of...
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Choosing Brightview as a place for my mother has shown to be a good choice. While she has only been there a few weeks, it is clear that the quality of her life is much better and engaging than before....
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 design-build community will feature residential apartments and personalized assistance and care services for seniors who need help with the activities of daily living. Brightview communities are known for offering a holistic approach to care and life enrichment. Each resident is esteemed for...
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It is a beautiful community inside. The staff are very friendly. I believe the staff are hired very well. This is the best community my loved ones have been in so far. I'm very happy with Brightview's...
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.
Experience a spectacular urban lifestyle at Brightview West End! Located in the heart of Rockville Town Center, Brightview West End is unlike any senior living community you’ve seen. Enjoy a snack at our Mingle cafe, a drink during happy hour in the pub, or a movie in our movie theater. Plus...
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They cleaned and mopped the floors and dusted very routinely. The only thing I think they could improve on is that I do wish they cleaned my mother's furniture more often. The staff are very compassionate...
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.
AlfredHouse Symphony is a state-of-the-art building showcasing our values of personalized holistic care, incorporating various natural therapies including a sensory room, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, therapy swings, and many opportunities to sit outside and look at our beautiful garden. As we...
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Raphael House is amazing!! My brother and my sister are very happy with the way that it looks and the way that they treat all of the residents, with compassion and patience. Also, they're always on top of...
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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I would want families to know when looking at Alfred House 1 that it is a place where residents will feel at home where they get loving care. It is a very homey atmosphere. This is a smaller community so the...
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.
Since 1992, AlfredHouse ElderCare has been providing a nurturing environment to its residents. The eight beautiful facilities are nestled in the Rockville and Silver Spring areas.  Not only are there daily activities for the residents to enjoy, but also scheduled outings to theater...
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My uncle passed away in November Alfred house was terrific. We give it 10 stars. This is a first rate facility, especially for someone who is in their final stages of life.
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.
Since 1992, AlfredHouse ElderCare has been providing a nurturing environment to its residents. The eight beautiful facilities are nestled in the Rockville and Silver Spring areas.  Not only are there daily activities for the residents to enjoy, but also scheduled outings to theater...
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I like this place the people are nice and accommodating. This is a clean community and the staff are really good and keep everyone informed. They have activities like bingo and more to keep the residents...
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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.
Grace House, a Victory Housing assisted living community is located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Grace House is convenient to doctors, shopping, churches and recreational opportunities. This beautiful two acre site can be found just north of Leisure World near the intersection of ...
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The only bad thing that I can say is the facility has had difficulty with the HVAC system. My mom has a giant HVAC unit in her room and sometimes it doesn't work. On the other end, I can't speak highly...
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.
Join us at our upscale assisted living community also offering Alzheimer’s and dementia care services in charming Olney, Md., just 20 miles from our nation’s capital in a rural location surrounded by verdant trees. Your fine living includes well-appointed, cozy common areas, a spacious apartment,...
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The medical staff has been fantastic. They're very on top of everything and have found situations with our loved one that we didn't even know she had. That's all been fantastic. I have absolutely nothing...
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.
At Marian Assisted Living, we encourage our residents to enjoy an independent lifestyle while we provide all the conveniences of home, from delicious home-made meals to housekeeping services. Therefore, our residents have more time to socialize, participate in recreational activities, or just...

Cost of memory care in Montgomery County, MD

The average cost of senior living in Montgomery County is $9,150 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Howard County, MD with an average of $7,577 per month.

Memory care costs in Montgomery County, MD, vs. nearby counties

Montgomery County, MD
$9,150/mo

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

Montgomery County, MD
$9,150/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$9,150/mo

Memory care costs in Montgomery County, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,772/mo
Studio
$6,711/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,371/mo

Senior living costs in Montgomery County 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: Montgomery County, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMontgomery County, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$9,150/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$8,198/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,934/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Montgomery County, MD:$9,150/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Montgomery County, MD:$8,198/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Montgomery County, MD:$4,934/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Montgomery County, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Montgomery County 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 average 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
Montgomery County, MD$8,236/mo$8,002/mo+2.9%
Maryland$7,436/mo$7,380/mo+0.8%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Montgomery County, MD
2024 average cost:$8,236/mo
2023 average cost:$8,002/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,436/mo
2023 average cost:$7,380/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Montgomery County

Recent reviews for memory care in Montgomery County

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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Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Montgomery County review score based on 2,264 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 2264 reviews of 80 Montgomery County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Montgomery 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

Montgomery County review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Montgomery County, MD80 facilities
8.3
Howard County, MD22 facilities
8.5

Review subcategories for Montgomery 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 2,264 reviews of 80 Montgomery County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.3
Staff
4.7
4.6
Meals & dining
4.4
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.4
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Montgomery County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Montgomery County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Montgomery County, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.8%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69.7%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.5%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.3%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.6%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.9%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.8%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80.7%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Montgomery County, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.2%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.8%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.5%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.6%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Montgomery County, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.8%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.5%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
55.2%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.6%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
19.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Montgomery County, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.2%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.3%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
43%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.2%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Montgomery County, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.7%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.2%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.8%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.9%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.2%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.6%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50.8%
41%
Dances
Dances
31.5%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.7%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Montgomery County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, Sunrise of Montgomery Village and Brookdale Potomac are the top-rated memory care facilities near Montgomery County, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 33 memory care facilities near Montgomery County, Maryland. See the full list.
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The best memory care facilities near you in Montgomery County, Maryland are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 33 memory care facilities near you in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Maryland ranges from $3500 to $18500. The average Memory Care cost in Montgomery County, Maryland is $9,150. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Montgomery County, Maryland typically starts at $3500. 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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