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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in White Sands, MD
If your loved one needs memory care in White Sands, A Place for Mom can help. With 131 memory care facilities in White Sands, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in White Sands incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. White Sands memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in White Sands, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cambridge, Leonardtown and Solomons.
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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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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.
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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
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 White Sands, MD
The average cost of senior living in White Sands is $6,479 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East New Market, MD with an average of $5,926 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in White Sands, MD vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in White Sands, MD by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in White Sands
Recent reviews for memory care in White Sands
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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Arbor Terrace Senior Living in Lanham, MD
4.9
From day one of them literally rolling out the red carpet - Arbor Terrace has provided exceptional care for Mom …. Mom’s room is always clean and well kept - they keep the her in engaged with various activities (the staff recently got Mom all dressed and dolled up and I was able to take her to ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham
5.0
With our loved one have Alzheimer's the staff here have been very good with him, truly they have been wonderful to him as well as our family. They have really good activities there - they had a Christmas holiday party and are throwing a Valentine's Day party as well. They have even taken our ...
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Warm and caring staff. Many reviews mention the friendliness and compassion of the staff across several communities, leaving families and loved ones feeling welcome and cared for. At Heartfields Assisted Living at Easton, staff members go above and beyond to ensure families are informed and comfortable. At Arden Co ...
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Individualized care for residents. Several reviews highlight the importance of individualized attention to cater to the unique needs of each resident. For example, at HeartHomes at Bay Ridge, staff members know their residents by name and understand their quirks and interests, creating a personalized experience. At Arbor Terra ...
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Varied activities to engage residents. Activities are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Communities like Spring Hills Mount Vernon offer a range of activities to encourage socializing and keep residents engaged, from movie nights to museum outings and gardening classes. At Arbor Terrace ...
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Thorough communication between families and staff. Clear and effective communication is crucial for maintaining trust and confidence in a senior living community. At Charter Senior Living of Annapolis, families appreciate the honest and ongoing dialogue between loved ones and staff. Communities like Spring Arbor of Severna Park also provide ...
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Quality dining experiences. Reviews consistently highlight the role of quality meal offerings in residents' satisfaction with their community, with many praising the delicious and nutritious food at places like Harmony at Enterprise. The accommodating nature of chefs, such as catering to dietary restrictions and preferen ...
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Safe and clean living spaces. Cleanliness and safety are top priorities for many families considering senior living communities. Communities like Tribute at The Glen by Cogir maintain a clean and welcoming environment for residents, while places like Charter Senior Living of Bowie focus on residents' safety through proce ...
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White Sands review score based on 508 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 508 reviews of 108 White Sands memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The White Sands 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
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Review subcategories for White Sands 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 508 reviews of 108 White Sands memory care communities. This chart helps you compare White Sands 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.White Sands, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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White Sands memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in White Sands memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in White Sands, 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 White Sands 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 White Sands 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
70.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.9%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.5%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in White Sands 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 White Sands Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.4%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in White Sands 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 White Sands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
59.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in White Sands 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 White Sands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
52.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in White Sands 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 White Sands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.9%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
64.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Potomac Place, Sunrise of Mt Vernon and The Skybridge at Town Center are the top-rated memory care facilities near White Sands, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 131 memory care facilities near White Sands, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in White Sands, Maryland are Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Paul Spring Community and Sunrise of Falls Church. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 131 memory care facilities near you in White Sands, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in White Sands, 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 White Sands, 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 White Sands, Maryland ranges from $350 to $15000. The average Memory Care cost in White Sands, Maryland is $6,479. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in White Sands, Maryland typically starts at $350. 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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