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Memory care in Wheaton Forest offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Wheaton Forest is about $6,950 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 74 communities, read 1013 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
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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.
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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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.
Set along the Potomac River and minutes from Georgetown, The Fitzgerald of Palisades offers a best-of-both-worlds lifestyle that’s easily accessible to Palisades’ charming main street corridor and all that Washington D.C. has to offer. Come tour with us today!
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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...
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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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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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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...
Cost of memory care in Wheaton Forest, MD
The average cost of senior living in Wheaton Forest is $6,950 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD with an average of $6,692 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Wheaton Forest
Recent reviews for memory care in Wheaton Forest
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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Sunrise at Silas Burke House
4.3
The Sunrise at Silas Burke House was almost new when my dad moved into it - and the staff have stayed on top of the normal wear and tear, and addressed the issues that are normal with a new operation (service in the dining room, knowing where things are, etc.). The staff are friendly, helpful, ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and caring staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities, including Artis Senior Living of Potomac, Sunrise of Chevy Chase, and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, where residents and their families express gratitude for the lo ...
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Personalized care plans. Several reviews mention the individualized approach taken by staff to accommodate residents' unique needs. At Olney Memory Care by Artis, the team worked quickly to accept a new resident, and at Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring, the staff went above and beyond ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents find enjoyment in the various activities offered at communities, such as movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes, which help keep them active and engaged, as mentioned in reviews for , {{644537}}, and Sunrise of Chevy Chase.
Thorough communication with families. Families appreciate the clear and consistent communication they receive from staff, ensuring they are informed about their loved ones' care and any concerns are addressed promptly. This is noted in reviews for Artis Senior Living of Potomac, , and {{78839}}.
Dedicated memory care facilities. Memory care units within communities receive high praise for their focus on meeting the specific needs of residents with memory loss, as seen in reviews for Olney Memory Care by Artis, Ingleside at King Farm, a CCRC, and Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Silver Spring.
Well-maintained and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, including private rooms and common areas, ensuring residents live in a comfortable and safe environment, as noted in reviews for Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, , and {{3563235}}.
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Wheaton Forest review score based on 302 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 302 reviews of 64 Wheaton Forest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wheaton Forest 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
Wheaton Forest review score compared against nearby cities
8.9
Wheaton Forest, MD64 facilities
8.8
Kensington, MD78 facilities
8.9
Chevy Chase View, MD81 facilities
Review subcategories for Wheaton Forest 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 302 reviews of 64 Wheaton Forest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wheaton Forest 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.Wheaton Forest, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Wheaton Forest memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wheaton Forest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wheaton Forest, 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 Wheaton Forest 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 Wheaton Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
76.6%
66.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.1%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
72.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.2%
61.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
72.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wheaton Forest 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 Wheaton Forest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.1%
74.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.3%
46.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.9%
70.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wheaton Forest 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 Wheaton Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.1%
45.5%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
42.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.3%
51.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.4%
20.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wheaton Forest 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 Wheaton Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
54.7%
32.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
40.8%
Room service
Room service
45.3%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.3%
23.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wheaton Forest 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 Wheaton Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.3%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.6%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.1%
54.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.2%
61.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.6%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
68.8%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.9%
22.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.1%
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Falcons Landing, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington and Sunrise of Hunter Mill are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wheaton Forest, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 74 memory care facilities near Wheaton Forest, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Wheaton Forest, Maryland are Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, Sunrise of Montgomery Village and Chevy Chase House. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 74 memory care facilities near you in Wheaton Forest, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wheaton Forest, 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 Wheaton Forest, 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 Wheaton Forest, Maryland ranges from $51 to $19700. The average Memory Care cost in Wheaton Forest, Maryland is $6,950. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wheaton Forest, Maryland typically starts at $51. 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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