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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Friendship, MD

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If your loved one needs memory care in West Friendship, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in West Friendship, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase and Barnaby Woods.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Baltimore, Columbia and Glen Burnie.

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Photo of Sunrise of Columbia
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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44 reviews
9.4
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44 reviews
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what we like the most about Sunrise of Columbia is the staff. Their staff is engaging and very friendly and helpful with the residents. We would recommend this community to anyone who asks
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 Lighthouse Senior Living at Rose Manor LLC for Ellicott City
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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33 reviews
9.0
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33 reviews
5 star
46%
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3 star
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All 5's!!!!! We have been so very impressed with all aspects. The staff are friendly and caring. It is obvious that this is their calling and not just a job. Genuine compassion!!
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 Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City! Our approach to Assisted Living includes a variety of services - from independent living to adaptive personal assistance; from dementia care to short-term stays. This flexibility allows us to continually meet the changing needs of our...
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Photo of Heartlands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City
2323 Photos available
8.9
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51 reviews
8.9
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51 reviews
5 star
59%
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I am so glad Heartlands was on the list of possible residences for my brother. It fits him to a T and we are all so happy. He loves that there is a pool and hot tub and a coy pond. The food is so good!
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.
Welcome to HeartLands, a Five Star Senior Living community and Howard County's premier rental retirement community. We are the only community in the county that offers cottages and apartments. Located on 48 picturesque acres near historic Ellicott City, we are close to antique and specialty...
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Photo of Lorien Harmony Hall
1717 Photos available
8.8
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36 reviews
8.8
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36 reviews
5 star
55%
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My loved one is currently a resident at Lorien Harmony Hall and the experience has been mostly great. The friendliness, staff and care services are great. The music and activities are also great. I would...
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.
Harmony Hall assisted living has been a landmark in Howard County for over a quarter of a century. With a focus on quality care, socialization, and independence for, our philosophy encourages our residents to thrive and embrace a care free lifestyle, while receiving all the care they need at any...
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Photo of Morningside House of Ellicott City
2323 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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58 reviews
8.7
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58 reviews
5 star
43%
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36%
3 star
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What we like the most about Morningside House is that the staff are super friendly and caring. The biggest issues are with consistency of staff and follow through with certain tasks. The meals are sometimes ...
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.
Morningside House is a leading Assisted Living & Alzheimer's care provider proudly serving seniors and their families in our Baltimore/Washington area residences. Our communities offer the perfect mix of personal care and hospitality tailored to meet the individual needs of our residents. Our...
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Photo of Residences at Vantage Point CCRC
77 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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8 reviews
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We picked this community because of the variety of activities, very friendly people- staff and residents-- warm environment, lovely rooms, convenient location and excellent 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.
Residences at Vantage Point in Columbia, Maryland, a not-for-profit, non-denominational Life Plan Community with all the extras you could imagine.You've done quite a lot in your life. When it comes to some things, you've done enough. Mowing the lawn, fixing the meals, shoveling snow, repairing...
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Photo of Shangri-La
33 Photos available
8.0
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28 reviews
8.0
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28 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
39%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
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We are extremely satisfied with the care provided by Shangri-La. The facility is clean and they do a great job keeping residents active and engaged. We are glad we decided to locate our loved one at Shangri...
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.
Set in a beautiful 2 acre green estate in Ellicott City, Shangri-La was designed for the ultimate living experience. Our 60 apartment community provides residents with the finest services and amenities in a family-oriented, supportive environment. Our care staff is compassionate, friendly, and...
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Photo of Lorien Encore
1111 Photos available
7.8
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61 reviews
7.8
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61 reviews
5 star
71%
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5%
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This was our second experience at Encore and it was just as pleasant as the first. Everyone of the staff was professional, but friendly. The facility was always clean. Food was exceptional. Physical...
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.
Welcome to Encore at Turf ValleyEncore at Turf Valley offers caring support for those who require day to day assistance. Encore can provide the right amount of support while allowing your loved one to maintain as much independence as possible.Encore offers several assisted living floor plans,...
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Photo of Transitions Healthcare Oakland Manor
22 Photos available
7.5
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11 reviews
7.5
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11 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
27%
3 star
18%
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I saw first hand how very hard it is to be a professional caregiver. Especially with my Moms version of Altzheimers. They are respectful of her even when she's difficult. She hasn't been there very long, but...
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.
Oakland Manor is a fully licensed assisted living residence, for seniors who are in need of some assistance in their day-to-day activities, from our caring professional staff. Our residence, designed and built for that purpose is the answer. Located on a three acre wooded site near the Liberty...
Photo of Copper Ridge
1919 Photos available
5.5
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2 reviews
5.5
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2 reviews
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We placed our sister at Copper Ridge, at the end of March; the physical appearance of the dining room, sitting rooms and the small but adequate individual rooms were what impressed us. There is also a craft...
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.
Since 1994, Copper Ridge, located in Sykesville, MD, has been a pioneer in the field of memory and dementia support through its cutting edge programs and services. With advancements in research and education, we have evolved to now offer complete neurocognitive support for individuals...
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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.
Elternhaus, IncElternhaus, provides a caring assisted living community to those adults who are looking to be a part of Dayton, MD. This community is located in a quiet area that is a great place to call home. Dayton is a part of Howard County and it offers much natural beauty in a peaceful area...
Photo of Glen Hill
66 Photos available
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...

Cost of memory care in West Friendship, MD

The average cost of senior living in West Friendship is $6,497 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Windsor, MD with an average of $4,938 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Friendship, MD vs. nearby cities

West Friendship, MD
$6,497/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Friendship, MD vs. the state and national average

West Friendship, MD
$6,497/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Friendship vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,497/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in West Friendship, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$4,611/mo
Studio
$5,852/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,994/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,355/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in West Friendship over time

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What families are saying about memory care in West Friendship

Recent reviews for memory care in West Friendship

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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HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

5.0
HeartFields has been great, we have had a great experience so far. Our loved one recently went to the hospital for some health concerns and HeartField has gotten him back to feeding himself. The staff members are extremely friendly and we are very pleased with the care services. The community is ...
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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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West Friendship review score based on 69 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 69 reviews of 12 West Friendship memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Friendship 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

West Friendship review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
West Friendship, MD12 facilities
8.0
Sykesville, MD12 facilities
8.4
Brookeville, MD33 facilities

Review subcategories for West Friendship 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 69 reviews of 12 West Friendship memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Friendship 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.
West Friendship, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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West Friendship memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Friendship memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Friendship, 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 West Friendship 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 West Friendship that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Friendship, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
91.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
100%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
83.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Friendship 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 West Friendship Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Friendship, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
91.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
91.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Friendship 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 West Friendship partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Friendship, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
91.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
91.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
83.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.7%
16.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in West Friendship 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 West Friendship communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Friendship, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
75%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Friendship 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 West Friendship offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Friendship, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
91.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
91.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
91.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
91.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
91.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 memory care facilities near West Friendship, Maryland. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in West Friendship, Maryland are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring and Morningside House of Friendship. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 13 memory care facilities near you in West Friendship, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in West Friendship, 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 West Friendship, 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 West Friendship, Maryland ranges from $100 to $77350. The average Memory Care cost in West Friendship, Maryland is $6,497. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in West Friendship, Maryland typically starts at $100. 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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