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From the director to the head nurses and the staff down the line, everyone made us feel like family. It's a lovely, quiet, gentle, place to live and for my husband who had cancer, to die. Everyone was...
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I am very happy with the care my husband is receiving at English Meadows in Manassas. The caretakers are very loving , they know everyone by name and they know what each person likes. They do it all with...
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.
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I moved my husband here in [date removed]. The facility is laid out exactly like his previous facility, but what a difference. The administrative staff is excellent, the caregivers are so kind and...
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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.
From comfortable living arrangements and nutritious dining services to versatile social activities and therapeutic forms of recreation, Poet’s Walk Lansdowne redefines what it means to reside in a senior care facility. Backed by a team that takes a personalized approach to memory care, we help...
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My mom originally resided at two different very large Assisted living facilities and her care was terrible. A year ago decided to move her for the third time and that was to Nichols Senior Care. In the year...
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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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We can't thank the staff of La Casa Assisted living home enough for the care they gave our father. He was a patient there for 16 months and the care and kindness they showed him was great. La Casa keeps the...
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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.
As a Caregiver for over 15 years for my husband, Gene, who passed away from Alzheimer's Disease on March 13, 2005, I tried many different avenues to care for him. All failed! There had to be a better way, a better place, something, somewhere. I prayed every night that God would give me...
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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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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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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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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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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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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...
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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, 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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My father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely 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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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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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Cost of memory care in Upper Marlboro, MD

The average cost of senior living in Upper Marlboro is $6,580 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Beach, MD with an average of $6,363 per month.

Memory care costs in Upper Marlboro, MD, vs. nearby cities

Upper Marlboro, MD
$6,580/mo
$6,900/mo

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

Upper Marlboro, MD
$6,580/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,580/mo

Memory care costs in Upper Marlboro, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,060/mo
Studio
$6,641/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,051/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,543/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Senior living costs in Upper Marlboro 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: Upper Marlboro, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpper Marlboro, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$6,580/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,397/mo$5,268/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,504/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Upper Marlboro, MD:$6,580/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Upper Marlboro, MD:$5,397/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Upper Marlboro, MD:$4,504/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Upper Marlboro, MD, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Upper Marlboro 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
Upper Marlboro, MD$7,833/mo$7,589/mo+3.2%
Maryland$7,617/mo$7,235/mo+5.3%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Upper Marlboro, MD
2024 average cost:$7,833/mo
2023 average cost:$7,589/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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 Upper Marlboro

Recent reviews for memory care in Upper Marlboro

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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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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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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Upper Marlboro review score based on 1,652 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1652 reviews of 259 Upper Marlboro memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Upper Marlboro 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

Upper Marlboro review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Upper Marlboro, MD259 facilities
9.1
8.7
Melwood, MD49 facilities

Review subcategories for Upper Marlboro 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 1,652 reviews of 259 Upper Marlboro memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Upper Marlboro 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.
Upper Marlboro, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
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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Upper Marlboro memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Marlboro memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Marlboro, 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 Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro 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%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.8%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.9%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upper Marlboro, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upper Marlboro, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
66.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
56%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Marlboro 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 Upper Marlboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upper Marlboro, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
72.6%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
47.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Upper Marlboro

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