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If your loved one needs memory care in Dorceytown, A Place for Mom can help. With 375 memory care facilities in Dorceytown, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Falls Orchard, Broadwood Manor and Hungerford Towne.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Frederick, Columbia and Leisure World.

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My mom has been a resident at Country Meadows for 3 months. She came here following several hospitalizations and 2 stays in a rehab center. Her illness left her weak and no longer able to perform her own...
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We were living in a community of 500 homes with all the amenities of a Resort. We were not sure that Country Meadows could satisfy us. In searching out several retirement communities we decided to pick...
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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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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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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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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.
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...
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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.
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...
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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.
Odyssey Assisted Living at Montevue is an assisted living community located in a quiet, unique and upscale neighborhood in Frederick, MD. It is a world-class memory care community living designed to assist residents to remain social, while enjoying the things that they loved doing before their...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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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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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.
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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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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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.
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...
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.
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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.
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...
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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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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.
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...
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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.
Assisted Living Perfect for You!?At Aventura At The Park, we offer studios, one-bedrooms and shared common areas in a vibrant Assisted Living community. Our dedicated team is here to provide you with daily assistance so that you maintain your independence while receiving the very best...

Cost of memory care in Dorceytown, MD

The average cost of senior living in Dorceytown is $6,292 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Windsor, MD with an average of $4,938 per month.

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

Dorceytown, MD
$6,292/mo

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

Dorceytown, MD
$6,292/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,292/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,709/mo
Studio
$6,524/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,921/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,483/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,525/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Dorceytown

Recent reviews for memory care in Dorceytown

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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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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Dorceytown review score based on 1,534 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 1534 reviews of 340 Dorceytown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorceytown 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

Dorceytown review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Dorceytown, MD340 facilities
8.2
Mount Airy, MD379 facilities
8.8
New Market, MD9 facilities

Review subcategories for Dorceytown 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 1,534 reviews of 340 Dorceytown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dorceytown 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
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4.0
Activities
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4.0
Value for cost*
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Dorceytown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorceytown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorceytown, 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 Dorceytown 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 Dorceytown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorceytown, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.5%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.7%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.4%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.7%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dorceytown 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 Dorceytown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorceytown, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.1%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.9%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorceytown 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 Dorceytown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorceytown, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.5%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
48.7%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.5%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.3%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorceytown 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 Dorceytown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorceytown, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.5%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.4%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
41.8%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorceytown 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 Dorceytown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorceytown, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.2%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.6%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.5%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.3%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.6%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.9%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.5%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.9%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 375 memory care facilities near Dorceytown, Maryland. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Dorceytown, 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 375 memory care facilities near you in Dorceytown, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dorceytown, 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 Dorceytown, 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 Dorceytown, Maryland ranges from $100 to $77350. The average Memory Care cost in Dorceytown, Maryland is $6,292. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dorceytown, 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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