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The staff was the biggest plus, the staff are wonderful. The location was convenient, easy parking, very nice outdoor space for visits and we would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
The Friends Home in Kennett Square is a non-profit senior living community thatoffers a variety of living options to help residents remain independent and active. Historic Kennett Square, a beautiful and close-knit community, offers an abundance of resources for our residents. A wonderful...
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All categories get a 5 except for #6 food. That would be 3-4 based on what my cousin has said about it. Overall, Malta House has been an excellent choice for her. This is a small community and 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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[Name Removed] is the best. She has been absolutely great from day 1. She has always helped with any questions I have had and is very courtesy and knowledgeable. The staff is very caring. The food always...
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 Haven at Springwood offers a safe, secure environment with delicious meals, great activities, beautiful apartments, and varying levels of care provided by licensed staff as needed.
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We have had a good experience so far. There are lots of activities for the residents even though there has been turnover with the activity directors. The meals are healthy and good. The facility is kept...
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.
Offering both IN-PERSON TOURS and VIRTUAL TOURS of our Community!Whether from the comfort of your own home, or with us in-person, we look forward to you experiencing our community & meeting our family at Celebration Villa of York.Located in charming and historic York, Pennsylvania, our senior...
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Staff have been wonderful getting to know my mom and understanding her through her good days and bad days. I appreciate the updates and the staff have been wonderful to work with. She has been to 2 other...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Magnolias of Lancaster provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairments. Magnolias of Lancaster offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique...
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The staff was very helpful and stayed in contact with me, I live in Montana. When I first went there couldn't believe how clean and new it looked. Room was very nice and clean. I visited Dad every day when I...
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.
Welcome to HeartFields, A Five Star Senior Living Community! Located in the Dearbought neighborhood, our beautiful, home-like, community, you will find 24-hour licensed nursing, dedicated caregivers, a secure dementia / Alzheimer's area, individual care plans, an on-site team of professionals,...
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When it comes to the value for cost we have nothing to compare against. However, what we do like the most about Brookdale Hockessin is that it is small only 54 rooms, easy to get around and staff is very...
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.
Go do the things you love and let us help with the rest.Here at our assisted living community in Hockessin, Delaware, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or trying something new like meditation, you...
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The staff are kind and the memory care director is wonderful. They are very patient and understanding with the residents and family members. The facility is being renovated and will look great when finished.
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 Charter Senior Living of Towson you will enjoy the warmth of home, the comfort of family and the convenience of exceptional service. Our Assisted Living promotes choice, dignity, privacy, independence and individuality, but more importantly, our community means vibrant, engaging and fun...
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Every time I asked for assistance with my 94 year old mother it was given without hesitation. Staff was highly professional and friendly.
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.
Autumn House East and Autumn House West offer three levels of care based on your individually assessed needs, including assistance with daily care, housekeeping and medication administration. As your needs change, we can modify the level of assistance by providing onsite special needs management,...
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What we like the most about the community is the money value, activities that encourage social interaction. Absolutely, we would recommend Sunrise of Pikesville to other families based on the experience!
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Celebration Villa of Manresa
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.3
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Celebration of Mansrea feedback: friendly marketing person, [name removed]. She was excellent and responsive. Easy to work with. She was very kind to my mother.
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.
Celebration Villa of Manresa is an assisted living community in Annapolis, Maryland. At Celebration Villa, our focus is to support our residents’ independence and overall wellness. We treat all residents as respected members of our family. We understand the importance of our residents having a...
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I really liked the cleanliness, friendliness, and the quality of care that my mom received while she was there. An improvement would be to provide beds with rails or some sort of cushions to help prevent...
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.
Independence Court of Hyattsville is an elegant assisted living home that is available to residents who are looking for a peaceful place to live. This community offers its residents access to the historic city of Hyattsville, MD. Guests of the residents of this community will find that they have...
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Photo of Sterling Care Hillhaven
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The staff at Sterling Care Hillhaven are very caring and helpful. The facility is clean. I would recommend this facility to those looking.
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.
At Sterling Care Hillhaven, our team has one core belief: that everyone deserves a great life. We spend every minute of every day ensuring that each person who walks through our doors truly can enjoy a great life.We invite you to learn more about what makes Sterling Care Hillhaven the area's most...
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Arbor Terrace is a safe ,friendly, clean and comfortable residence where the caring atmosphere makes you feel right at home. The Executive Director, Farah Siddiqui, is an exceptional leader who is always...
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.
Arbor Terrace Fulton looks at senior living differently. That’s because we believe no matter where you are in life, you deserve to pursue your passions, maintain meaningful relationships, and live every day to its fullest. With our state-of-the-art senior living and memory care community designed...
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I am very impressed with the assisted living section that mom and dad are in. They really go the extra mile to care for them. The staff is great the facilities are generally clean. The room size seems...
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.
Personal Care at Stevens is a 15 bed licensed Personal Care home located on the outskirts of the quant town of Stevens, Pennsylvania. We are a CCRC, offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing Care which is conveniently attached to our center. Our newly renovated facility offers a boutique...
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Madonna Heritage has been a wonderful assisted living facility that has met the needs of my parent. This was a hard decision and Madonna Heritage made the transition for my family as easy as could be. 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.
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They provide a foot doctor, as well as a primary care doctor that is on call and visits the residents when needed. Some activities they have are bingo, arts and crafts, a person that comes in and provides...
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 Hart Heritage Assisted Living community is located in suburban Forest Hill, Maryland. Forest Hill is a land of four seasons with warm summers and snowy winters. The 2000 census placed our town's population at 14,951 people, and our land area is 29.89 square miles. At Hart Heritage Assisted...
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My mom moved into their assisted living facility after hip surgery. She needs assistance navigating with a walker and also had lingering short term memory issues - we're told they are due to the anesthesia...
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.
Located in a rolling, green neighborhood just north of Timonium, Maryland, Brightview Mays Chapel Ridge brings together three distinct senior living options in one warm community that's sized just-right. The campus offers Independent Living and Assisted Living residences and our award-winning...
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They are in a big house and all the residents are over 90. They don't have any activities they do themselves, you can go and pick up your loved one for outside activities. They receive excellent care,...
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.
William Hanson 'Dinty' Moore purchased the four-year liberal arts college in the village of Lutherville, Maryland in the late 1920s. He was Provost, then President of the College until 1952. Dr. Moore married one of the students, Mabelle Symington, of Long Island, New York. After listening to...
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It was a big change for everybody in the family, but we made it! Mom is all settled in and happy in her new spot. She seems to be really thriving. I’m very happy with the care she is getting and manager...
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.
Bel Air Assisted Living is a luxury assisted living facility located in beautiful Harford County, Maryland. We have nearly 1 caregiver for every 6 residents, providing more attention than any other facility in Greater Baltimore. Average ratio at other facilities is 1 caregiver for every 15 to 20...
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I think its cheery and bright and feels very homey. What I've seen has been very clean. The furniture seems new, and everything seems new and clean. I've never noticed any smells, which has been an issue...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
We pride ourselves on personalized, professional care that comforts each of our residents as family members in his or her home. Each resident is cared for based on his or her needs and the personal desires he or she requests. We offer options and choices to suit your individual needs and are...
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I am currently in the process of moving my mother-in-law into the "independent" living section of Brightview Avondell. The people are absolutely amazing and friendly and the facility is beautifully...
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.
From the moment you step inside you can sense the upbeat atmosphere of Brightview Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Whether you're looking for potential-filled Assisted Living or award-winning Alzheimer's Care, Brightview Bel Air residents and their families find everything they need for a better,...
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My 78 y.o. mother has been dealing with cancer for the last several months and needed more care than I could provide for her myself. Pickersgill turned out to be the best solution for our family. The days...
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.
For over two centuries, Pickersgill RetirementCommunity has built a reputation for providing value, independence and security for seniors.ValueHere residents enjoy a comfortable home and high quality care at a reasonable cost. In fact, Pickersgill is the only rental, continuous care retirement...
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I just think the people are good there and the environment is pleasing aesthetically. My mom is doing fine there. She likes it and she seems to like the food too.
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.
Located in a wooded residential neighborhood just off route 24 in Bel Air, Maryland, award-winning Brightview Avondell features both Independent Living and Assisted Living apartment homes. The only retirement community of its kind in the area, casually elegant Brightview Avondell offers a...
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Very nice well trained staff----polite and very helpful to both residents and their relatives. Have eaten there twice and both times meals were very good. My Aunt is very pleased with the staff and food. ...
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.
Brightview Perry Hall offers so many ways to live life on your terms! Learn to sew in our sewing room. Get creative in our woodshop. Laugh with your friends when you watch a comedy in our movie theater, or work on your short game on our putting green. In the evening, you can unwind by a fire pit,...

Cost of memory care in Shepperd, MD

The average cost of senior living in Shepperd is $7,783 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bel Air South, MD with an average of $7,343 per month.

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

Shepperd, MD
$7,783/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,783/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,787/mo
Studio
$7,607/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,011/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,033/mo

Senior living costs in Shepperd 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: Shepperd, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShepperd, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$7,783/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,671/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,580/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Shepperd, MD:$7,783/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Shepperd, MD:$6,671/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Shepperd, MD:$3,580/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Shepperd, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shepperd 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
Shepperd, MD$7,543/mo$7,604/mo-0.8%
Maryland$7,436/mo$7,380/mo+0.8%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Shepperd, MD
2024 average cost:$7,543/mo
2023 average cost:$7,604/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
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 Shepperd

Recent reviews for memory care in Shepperd

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]

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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Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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Shepperd review score based on 4,360 family reviews

8.2
Review score127 facilities4360 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 4360 reviews of 127 Shepperd memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shepperd 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

Shepperd review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Shepperd, MD127 facilities
8.2
Bel Air South, MD127 facilities
8.2
Columbia, MD127 facilities

Review subcategories for Shepperd 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 4,360 reviews of 127 Shepperd memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shepperd 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.
Shepperd, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.1
4.2
Activities
4.1
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Shepperd memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shepperd memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shepperd, 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 Shepperd 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 Shepperd that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shepperd, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.5%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.7%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.5%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.9%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.4%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.9%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.5%
65%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shepperd 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 Shepperd Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shepperd, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.6%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.8%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.5%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.7%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shepperd 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 Shepperd partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shepperd, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
48.7%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.2%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.9%
19.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Shepperd 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 Shepperd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shepperd, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.6%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.6%
19.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Shepperd 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 Shepperd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shepperd, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.7%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.1%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.7%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.4%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.2%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.2%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
41%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.4%
39.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Shepperd

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 Shepperd 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, Morningside House of Friendship and The Residence at Fitz Farm are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shepperd, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 280 memory care facilities near Shepperd, Maryland. See the full list.
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The best memory care facilities near you in Shepperd, Maryland are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, Morningside House of Friendship and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 280 memory care facilities near you in Shepperd, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shepperd, 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 Shepperd, 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 Shepperd, Maryland ranges from $2500 to $17400. The average Memory Care cost in Shepperd, Maryland is $7,783. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shepperd, Maryland typically starts at $2500. 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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