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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wood Acres, MD
If your loved one needs memory care in Wood Acres, A Place for Mom can help. With 87 memory care facilities in Wood Acres, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Wood Acres incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Wood Acres memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Wood Acres, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Potomac Heights, Glover Park and Friendship Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairfax, Washington and Bowie.
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My 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
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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.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
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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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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...
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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.
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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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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.
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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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.
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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...
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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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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.
Cost of memory care in Wood Acres, MD
The average cost of senior living in Wood Acres is $7,112 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leisure World, MD with an average of $6,946 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wood Acres, MD vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wood Acres, MD vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Wood Acres
Recent reviews for memory care in Wood Acres
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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Residences at Vantage Point CCRC in Columbia, MD
5.0
I have lived at Vantage Place for 9 years. Ithas been my privilege to serve on various resident committees I am very appreciative of the made from scratch meals that are served daily in our dining facilities. Daily specials included a choice of clear broth or a cream soup, several salads, a ...
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Wood Acres review score based on 298 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 298 reviews of 68 Wood Acres memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wood Acres 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 Wood Acres 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 298 reviews of 68 Wood Acres memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wood Acres 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.Wood Acres, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.4
Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
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Wood Acres memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood Acres memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood Acres, 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 Wood Acres 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 Wood Acres 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
75%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.7%
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
75%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.2%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wood Acres 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 Wood Acres 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
76.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.1%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.8%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wood Acres 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 Wood Acres 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
48.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
60.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood Acres 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 Wood Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
54.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood Acres 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 Wood Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.6%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
67.6%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
45.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.2%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, Falcons Landing and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wood Acres, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 87 memory care facilities near Wood Acres, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Wood Acres, Maryland are Falcons Landing, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac and Sunrise of Hunter Mill. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 87 memory care facilities near you in Wood Acres, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wood Acres, 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 Wood Acres, 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 Wood Acres, Maryland ranges from $100 to $77350. The average Memory Care cost in Wood Acres, Maryland is $7,112. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wood Acres, 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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- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Arlington, Virginia
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Springfield, Virginia
- Leisure World, Maryland
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