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If your loved one needs memory care in St Charles, A Place for Mom can help. With 258 memory care facilities in St Charles, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Caritas House Assisted Living is part of the Jenkins Senior Living Community, a long-standing senior community set on a scenic hill overlooking Baltimore. It is a 60-unit studio apartment community located just off the freeway, next to a hospital.The mental, physical and spiritual well being of...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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It's been an adjustment, she's cute, she likes it and she likes the people but she said they make you feel a little "o-l-d." She has been participating in the activities, she likes it there, they're great....
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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.
Welcome to Meadow Glen of Leesburg! Meadow Glen is Loudoun County's premiere assisted living community. It offers an intimate home-like setting centered around a beautiful 150-year old farmhouse. Meadow Glen accommodates just 40 residents in 37 suites. With one-story construction, residents...
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Cost of memory care in St Charles, MD

The average cost of senior living in St Charles is $6,710 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Beach, MD with an average of $6,363 per month.

Memory care costs in St Charles, MD, vs. nearby cities

St Charles, MD
$6,710/mo
$6,868/mo
$6,805/mo

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

St Charles, MD
$6,710/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,710/mo

Memory care costs in St Charles, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,112/mo
Studio
$6,743/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,124/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,619/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Senior living costs in St Charles 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: St Charles, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Charles, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$6,710/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,113/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,267/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
St Charles, MD:$6,710/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
St Charles, MD:$5,113/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
St Charles, MD:$4,267/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in St Charles, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in St Charles 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
St Charles, MD$8,017/mo$7,827/mo+2.4%
Maryland$7,617/mo$7,235/mo+5.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
St Charles, MD
2024 average cost:$8,017/mo
2023 average cost:$7,827/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in St Charles

Recent reviews for memory care in St Charles

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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St Charles review score based on 1,504 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 1504 reviews of 230 St Charles memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The St Charles 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

St Charles review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
St Charles, MD230 facilities
9.1
Bensville, MD7 facilities
8.7
La Plata, MD243 facilities

Review subcategories for St Charles 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 1,504 reviews of 230 St Charles memory care communities. This chart helps you compare St Charles 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.
St Charles, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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St Charles memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Charles memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Charles, 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 St Charles 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 St Charles 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
78.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.1%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in St Charles 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 St Charles Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Charles, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Charles 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 St Charles partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Charles, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
67.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
65.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in St Charles 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 St Charles communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
58.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Charles 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 St Charles offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Charles, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
68.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
73%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
47.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in St Charles

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside House of St Charles, Chevy Chase House and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington are the top-rated memory care facilities near St Charles, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 258 memory care facilities near St Charles, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in St Charles, Maryland are Chevy Chase House, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington 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 258 memory care facilities near you in St Charles, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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 St Charles, Maryland ranges from $84 to $77350. The average Memory Care cost in St Charles, Maryland is $6,710. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in St Charles, Maryland typically starts at $84. 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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