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

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Photo of Serenity Manor @ Bolton Hill
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.
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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 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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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
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.
Photo of NCBA Estates
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.
Photo of Johnson Towers
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
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 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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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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Overall I think they do a good job at Woodbine. The facility itself is a bit worn down, but they keep it very clean and nice looking. The care staff here are all very friendly and professional. They seem to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff is...
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
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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.
Photo of Mary Marshall Assisted Living Residence
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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...

Cost of memory care in Royal Oak, MD

The average cost of senior living in Royal Oak is $6,608 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsboro, MD with an average of $5,921 per month.

Memory care costs in Royal Oak, MD, vs. nearby cities

Royal Oak, MD
$6,608/mo
$6,874/mo

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

Royal Oak, MD
$6,608/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,608/mo

Memory care costs in Royal Oak, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,463/mo
Studio
$6,521/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,673/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,993/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Senior living costs in Royal Oak 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: Royal Oak, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRoyal Oak, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$6,608/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,115/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,565/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Royal Oak, MD:$6,608/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Royal Oak, MD:$5,115/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Royal Oak, MD:$3,565/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Royal Oak, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Royal Oak 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Royal Oak, MD$7,356/mo$7,320/mo+0.5%
Maryland$7,617/mo$7,235/mo+5.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Royal Oak, MD
2024 average cost:$7,356/mo
2023 average cost:$7,320/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
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 Royal Oak

Recent reviews for memory care in Royal Oak

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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Sunrise of Chevy Chase in Silver Spring, MD

4.5
Sunrise of Chevy Chase is welcoming community with thoughtful and supportive staff. The activities engage residents with different interests and needs. Staff keep in contact with family on a regular basis.

Royal Oak review score based on 686 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 686 reviews of 115 Royal Oak memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Royal Oak 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

Royal Oak review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Royal Oak, MD115 facilities
8.6
Oxford, MD99 facilities
8.4
St. Michaels, MD174 facilities

Review subcategories for Royal Oak 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 686 reviews of 115 Royal Oak memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Royal Oak 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.
Royal Oak, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Royal Oak memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Royal Oak memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Royal Oak, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Royal Oak, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Royal Oak, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
59.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Royal Oak, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
53.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Royal Oak, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.4%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
67%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Royal Oak

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