The state of Maryland falls in the middle of the country’s Northeast, Southern, and Midwestern regions, and its culture combines elements of them all. This is part of why Maryland earned the nickname “America in Miniature.” With the Appalachian Mountains passing through the far western part of the state, and the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coastlines in the east, Maryland’s geographical features give residents plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities — even in a small state. Annapolis and Baltimore are also home to many historic Colonial sites, and Washington, D.C. sits on Maryland’s southern border. Maryland is a transition state in several ways, which helps make it an attractive retirement destination.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 315 senior living communities in Maryland that provide memory care.
The median monthly cost of memory care in Maryland is about $5,800.
After visiting numerous facilities, it became obvious that Arden Courts Memory Care Potomac was the right place for my husband. We had only 2 weeks to prepare him for the move to a new time zone. The entire...
When my mother entered Arden courts, her first reaction was " how lovely!” The facility is cheerful, tastefully decorated and immaculate. The nurses and aids are skillful and kind in dealing with patients...
The staff are very kind and have more positive attitudes than many places, which is nice for everyone. Some staff members would benefit from more training for particular aspects of elder care (e.g., basic...
The place was recently renovated so that was nice. The food could be really improved for more nutrition and softer texture for easier consumption for the elderly
I would honestly give them a 5 for everything (in our case), except #8 I would rate a 4 because I do feel like they charged high for some things. They definitely had a lot of loving staff and didn't seem to...
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...
The staff are very kind and have more positive attitudes than many places, which is nice for everyone. Some staff members would benefit from more training for particular aspects of elder care (e.g., basic...
Staff and residents extremely caring, knowledgeable and friendly. Common areas kept impeccably clean. Quality of care outstanding. Meals and dining super diverse and high quality. And plenty of activities....
Heatherwood is has been a wonderful experience for my father. He's very happy there. He really likes the staff, outings and the activities. The staff is attentive, listens, treats residents with respect and...
The facility is very nice, the staff is very attentive and most importantly my Dad is happy. I picked this community because it was the closest proximity to me.
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...
Morningside House of Friendship is a lovely facility with attentive administration, kind caregivers, great food, a lively calendar of activities. The in-house services of Bayada Home Health has been very...
They could improve on being a little more active with getting my mom up in the am and helping her dress. Weekends there are few people working. I'm not of the same happens with others.
Morningside House of Friendship is a lovely facility with attentive administration, kind caregivers, great food, a lively calendar of activities. The in-house services of Bayada Home Health has been very...
It was a big change for everybody in the family, but we made it! Mom is all settled in and happy in her new spot. She seems to be really thriving. I’m very happy with the care she is getting and manager...
The Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) is the agency within Maryland’s Department of Health (MDH) that monitors memory care in Maryland. Specifically, it regulates assisted living programs that provide memory care to seniors with dementia.
Assisted living facilities don’t need a specific license to offer memory care services, but they must contact the OHCQ before doing so. Additionally, the facility must send the MDH a written description of the memory care unit using the Department-approved Assisted Living Disclosure form when obtaining a license or upon license renewal. This description must contain the following:[01]
The facility’s assisted living manager is required to have completed a minimum of eight hours of training by a nationally recognized Alzheimer’s and dementia care resource or association. They are also responsible for designing a mandatory memory care program for all employees to undertake. This includes:[01]
The law requires the facility to disclose the mentioned description to anyone who requests it. A resident’s family or their representative will also receive it before admission to the memory care unit.
Maryland Department of Health
201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2399
Phone: 410-767-6500 or 1-877-463-3464
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The Maryland State Office of Health Care (OHCQ) conducts various surveys under state or federal authority to ensure facilities follow established regulations. If the department determines the facility has not demonstrated compliance with its regulations or satisfied the criteria to provide memory care, it restricts admission or closes the program entirely.
One such survey is an unannounced health and fire safety inspection report every one to two years of facilities with 10 or more beds. However, inspections can occur sooner if the state receives a complaint. The law requires the latest inspection results to be displayed publicly in the facility, though they are also available online for any facility with more than 10 beds at the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) website.[02] You can search by name or zip code to look up an assisted living community.
The MHCC also annually collects mandatory influenza vaccination policies from assisted living facilities, as well as the influenza vaccination rates of assisted living staff. Additional information on communities includes:
The OHCQ can be contacted via email at AL.HELP@maryland.gov or by calling 410-402-8217 for copies of individual surveys. For information regarding complaints at a particular facility, those interested can call the mentioned phone number or email OHCQ.web@maryland.gov. A community’s violation history can also be found by contacting the Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.
Maryland Department of Health Regulations. (2019). Comprehensive Care Facilities and Extended Care Facilities.
Maryland Health Care Commission. (2023). Assisted Living Performance Measures.
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