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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in North Potomac, MD

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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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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...
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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.
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
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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.
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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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...
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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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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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My 90 year old aunt has been a resident in the Edwards Building for nearly three years and she could not be happier. She loves the food and eats better than she ever did when she lived alone. She tells me...
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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.
The Robert Edwards Building opened its doors in 1990. The mission of Homecrest House is to provide seniors of limited income with subsidized supportive, affordable housing in order to maintain independence and quality of life. Our staff has over 30 years of experience in the care for the elderly....
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5 for all. What we like the most about the community is that the residents are all super friendly and welcoming, the staff is amazing and they have amazing facilities. Yes, we would recommend The Carnegie at...
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
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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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Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were...
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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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Cost of memory care in North Potomac, MD

The average cost of senior living in North Potomac is $7,157 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookeville, MD with an average of $6,713 per month.

Memory care costs in North Potomac, MD, vs. nearby cities

North Potomac, MD
$7,157/mo
$7,069/mo

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

North Potomac, MD
$7,157/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,157/mo

Memory care costs in North Potomac, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,748/mo
Studio
$6,808/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,410/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,845/mo

Senior living costs in North Potomac 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: North Potomac, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Potomac, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$7,157/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,137/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,722/mo$3,830/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
North Potomac, MD:$7,157/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
North Potomac, MD:$6,137/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
North Potomac, MD:$4,722/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in North Potomac, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in North Potomac 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
North Potomac, MD$8,881/mo$8,647/mo+2.7%
Maryland$7,617/mo$7,235/mo+5.3%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
North Potomac, MD
2024 average cost:$8,881/mo
2023 average cost:$8,647/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,617/mo
2023 average cost:$7,235/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in North Potomac

Recent reviews for memory care in North Potomac

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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Sunrise at Silas Burke House

4.3
The Sunrise at Silas Burke House was almost new when my dad moved into it - and the staff have stayed on top of the normal wear and tear, and addressed the issues that are normal with a new operation (service in the dining room, knowing where things are, etc.). The staff are friendly, helpful, ...
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North Potomac review score based on 248 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 248 reviews of 37 North Potomac memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Potomac 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

North Potomac review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
North Potomac, MD37 facilities
8.7
Gaithersburg, MD32 facilities
8.9
Rockville, MD47 facilities

Review subcategories for North Potomac 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 248 reviews of 37 North Potomac memory care communities. This chart helps you compare North Potomac 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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North Potomac memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Potomac memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Potomac, 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 North Potomac 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 North Potomac 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
86.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
81.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.2%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
81.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in North Potomac 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 North Potomac Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Potomac, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Potomac 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 North Potomac partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
51.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
78.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
75.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in North Potomac 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 North Potomac communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
67.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
59.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
48.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Potomac 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 North Potomac offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
81.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
67.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
73%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
81.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
45.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
81.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in North Potomac

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