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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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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.
Caritas House Assisted Living is part of the Jenkins Senior Living Community, a long-standing senior community set on a scenic hill overlooking Baltimore. It is a 60-unit studio apartment community located just off the freeway, next to a hospital.The mental, physical and spiritual well being of...
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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.
Woodland Assisted Living is a beautiful adult care community located in Lovettsville, VA. We pride ourselves in giving the best quality care possible for the many residents living in the home. We understand how important it is for you to feel comfortable living your elderly parents in our care,...
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My brother and I toured a number of places when we were searching for a new home for our parents. Although Mom died before we could implement the move, we followed through with moving Dad into the Maryland...
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When my mother told me she wanted to relocate to the Towson area to be near me I knew it was time to look for just the right place. I toured both independent living and assisted living communities in the...
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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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So far things seem to be going well with Wonder's PCH. The staff here seem very competent, and very dedicated to the care of their residents. It's not a swanky country club looking place, like some of the...
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Wonder's PCHWonder’s PCH is a senior community in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. Hanover is one of the most historical towns in the state of Pennsylvania and is deeply steeped in traditional values. The people here are kind and always ready to help a neighbor or a stranger. 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.
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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Everyone has a opinion and their own way at looking at things. So are the reviews of Fair Haven. The facility is older but is well maintained. It’s kept clean and organized. My mother-in-law entered Fair...
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Fair Havens Assisted LivingFair Havens Assisted Living is a senior living community located in the lovely city of Hanover, Pennsylvania. The historic town of Hanover boasts many attractions and interesting features including the nearby Codorus State Park and Lake Marburg. The views and nearby...
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My mother is at Fahrney Keedy right now. She loves everything about the community even though we are in a pandemic. She has had wonderful experience with the staff members, and getting situated. The...
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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.
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.
Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village is nestled among the foothills of the picturesque Catoctin Mountains of Northern Washington County.  This 90 acre Maryland retirement community offers breathtaking vistas in all directions.  We are located just minutes from Interstates 70 or 81. As a...
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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.

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.

Memory care costs in Dorceytown, MD, vs. nearby cities

Dorceytown, MD
$6,292/mo

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

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

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

Memory Care
$6,292/mo

Memory care costs in Dorceytown, MD, by floor plan 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

Senior living costs in Dorceytown 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: Dorceytown, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorceytown, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$6,292/mo$6,170/mo$4,761/mo
Assisted Living$5,536/mo$5,156/mo$4,515/mo
Independent Living$4,050/mo$3,785/mo$3,951/mo
Memory Care
Dorceytown, MD:$6,292/mo
Maryland:$6,170/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Assisted Living
Dorceytown, MD:$5,536/mo
Maryland:$5,156/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Independent Living
Dorceytown, MD:$4,050/mo
Maryland:$3,785/mo
U.S.:$3,951/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

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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.
Dorceytown, 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
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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%
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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%
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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
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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
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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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