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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kent, Potomac Heights and The Palisades.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairfax, Washington and Ashburn.

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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.
Private, Secure Apartment LivingCaring staff and comfortable apartments with kitchenettes provide support, privacy, and the ability to live life just the way you prefer. With your favorite furnishings and mementos, you’ll feel right at home and secure knowing assistance is there if you need it....
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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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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.
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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, 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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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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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...
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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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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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.
    At the Sylvestery, we believe that for those with dementia, every moment of the day is an opportunity to experience meaning and comfort. EVERY MOMENT COUNTS is the philosophy behind the specialized interactive programs to provide cognitive and physical engagement to the...
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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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Kensington Knolls, MD

The average cost of senior living in Kensington Knolls is $7,079 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookeville, MD with an average of $6,699 per month.

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

Kensington Knolls, MD
$7,079/mo

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

Kensington Knolls, MD
$7,079/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,079/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,128/mo
Studio
$7,189/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,042/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,732/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Kensington Knolls

Recent reviews for memory care in Kensington Knolls

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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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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Kensington Knolls review score based on 272 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 272 reviews of 63 Kensington Knolls memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kensington Knolls 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

Kensington Knolls review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Kensington Knolls, MD63 facilities
8.5
Kensington, MD76 facilities
8.5
Garrett Park, MD74 facilities

Review subcategories for Kensington Knolls 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 272 reviews of 63 Kensington Knolls memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Kensington Knolls 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.
Kensington Knolls, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Kensington Knolls memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kensington Knolls memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kensington Knolls, 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 Kensington Knolls 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 Kensington Knolls that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kensington Knolls, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.2%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.7%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.7%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.7%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.6%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kensington Knolls 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 Kensington Knolls Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kensington Knolls, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.4%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.3%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.5%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.5%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kensington Knolls 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 Kensington Knolls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kensington Knolls, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.4%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.6%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
57.7%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.9%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kensington Knolls 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 Kensington Knolls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kensington Knolls, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.7%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.1%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
42.3%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.2%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kensington Knolls 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 Kensington Knolls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kensington Knolls, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.6%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.1%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.5%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.2%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.2%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.3%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.9%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.7%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
63.4%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
33.8%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.2%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.4%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Falcons Landing, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac and Sunrise of Hunter Mill are the top-rated memory care facilities near Kensington Knolls, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 72 memory care facilities near Kensington Knolls, Maryland. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Kensington Knolls, 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 72 memory care facilities near you in Kensington Knolls, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Kensington Knolls, 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 Kensington Knolls, 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 Kensington Knolls, Maryland ranges from $100 to $77350. The average Memory Care cost in Kensington Knolls, Maryland is $7,079. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Kensington Knolls, 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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