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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Thrift, MD

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

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From interview to move in to daily care and activities- the team at Sunrise at Mount Vernon has been involved and respectful of my resident’s needs and well being. The care staff quickly adapted to her...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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I would recommend to others. We picked them because of the location, price, cleanliness. It's bright and light. Friendly staff and residents
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
THE SKY BRIDGE AT TOWN CENTERChoose between two distinct communities in Largo Town Center.Immerse yourself in a setting where positive energy and never-ending opportunities for exploration meet. Let every day be filled with excitement and unforgettable experiences. We know that not everyone’s...
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44 Floor plans available
9.7
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66 reviews
9.7
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A Place for Mom: Excellent service! I was given four facilities to visit and I had a very short window as I live out of town. After visiting Morningside, I canceled all others. The lobby is welcoming, a...
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.
The Morningside House of Saint Charles, located in Waldorf, Maryland welcomes you. Our premier apartment-style accommodations allow every resident to be in control of their lives, even while we offer a variety of care services designed to meet every need. We believe that a sense of independence...
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The staff is very caring and considerate. They truly have the residents best interest. Their passion is evident in the community and it makes it a joy to be here. The employees hold a high level of respect...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Experience Senior Care at Paul SpringNestled on 12 acres just south of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, Paul Spring stands out as a premier assisted senior living community in the Mount Vernon area. Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., our senior housing has offered a blend of Independent...
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The staff is very friendly and approachable. I feel I can them with questions and any issues. Also, by having an executive director in place in the past several months, it's been much better in terms of...
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.
A Caring Continuum with a Commitment to QualitySince 1999, Spring Hills Senior Communities has been caring for seniors and other individuals in need of quality health care. At every one of our home health agencies, post acute care centers and assisted living facilities, you’ll find compassionate...
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I selected The Charleston Senior Living community for my loved one after my first visit. The staff was exceptional in taking my family and I on a tour of the facility and explaining all of the services that...
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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I think for the cost at least 2 meals should be supplied. My mom sometimes complains about the quality of the food. Yes, I would recommend the facility to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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My loved one is currently a resident at The Landing at Alexandria and the overall experience has been good so far. They transitioned to a new management company early on. There were some issues in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
WELCOME TO THE LANDING, THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO EXPLORE.A vibrant, thriving community, The Landing in Alexandria, Virginia offers a range of possibilities as breathtaking as its panoramic views of the Potomac River and Washington, D.C. Here, residents are in the heart of one of Northern Virginia’s...
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We really like the friendliness of the staff members and the activities there. They take the residents out to lunch, gardening, bringing in programs from a working dog to musical performances.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...

Cost of memory care in Thrift, MD

The average cost of senior living in Thrift is $6,905 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Marlboro, MD with an average of $6,571 per month.

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

Thrift, MD
$6,905/mo

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

Thrift, MD
$6,905/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,905/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,845/mo
Studio
$6,149/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,468/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,291/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Thrift

Recent reviews for memory care in Thrift

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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Arbor Terrace Prince William Commons in Woodbridge, VA

4.5
We chose HarborChase of Prince William Commons because they gave us a deal on the price and they provided my mom transportation to and from her dialysis procedures. My mom is in a private room here. The location of the facility is really easy to get to, very accessible for the area. I would ...
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Thrift review score based on 100 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 100 reviews of 9 Thrift memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thrift 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

Thrift review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Thrift, MD9 facilities
8.4
National Harbor, MD46 facilities
8.5
Andrews AFB, MD65 facilities

Review subcategories for Thrift 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 100 reviews of 9 Thrift memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Thrift 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.
Thrift, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Thrift memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thrift memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thrift, 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 Thrift 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 Thrift that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thrift, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
90%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
90%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thrift 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 Thrift Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thrift, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
90%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
90%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thrift 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 Thrift partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thrift, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
70%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Thrift 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 Thrift communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thrift, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
80%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thrift 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 Thrift offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thrift, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
90%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
70%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
90%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
90%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
90%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
90%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
50%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
90%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Hunter Mill, Sunrise of Vienna and Sunrise of Chevy Chase are the top-rated memory care facilities near Thrift, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 9 memory care facilities near Thrift, Maryland. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Thrift, Maryland are Sunrise of Hunter Mill, Sunrise of Vienna and Sunrise of Mt Vernon. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Thrift, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Thrift, 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 Thrift, 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 Thrift, Maryland ranges from $350 to $16500. The average Memory Care cost in Thrift, Maryland is $6,905. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Thrift, 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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