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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Washington County, MD

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Memory care in Washington County 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 Washington County is about $5,069 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 153 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown
1313 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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15 reviews
8.9
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My loved one was previously a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown and it was a great experience. The staff were so great with all of the residents and took the time just to chat. The...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at HagerstownSenior Living in Hagerstown, MD“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.”At Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown, we make this pledge to our residents and families every day. We listen so we can get to know you, and with love and care, we can serve and...
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Photo of Somerford House and Place Hagerstown
2424 Photos available
8.8
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17 reviews
8.8
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17 reviews
5 star
47%
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41%
3 star
6%
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My overall experience with Somerford has been very positive... although the amount of communication has great decreased (I suppose no news is good new)My bother has said the food is quite good. He does not,...
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.
Somerford House offers general Assisted Living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Hagerstown. Staff is on duty 24 hours a day to support and guide our residents, who experience gracious living and easy access to shopping, places of worship, and medical offices. Step inside our doors to...
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Photo of Brookdale Hagerstown
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.3
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75 reviews
8.3
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75 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
25%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
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My mom was previously a resident at Brookdale Hagerstown and overall it was a very good experience for her. The cleanliness and care services were good. The friendliness and the staff were both great....
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.
Our lively and vibrant senior living community in Hagerstown, Md., which provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, is in an elegant building that feels much like a grand hotel of the past. Offering all the conveniences of big city living, our community is surrounded by...
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Photo of Harmony at Martinsburg
1212 Photos available
2929 Floor plans available
9.8
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49 reviews
9.8
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49 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
12%
3 star
8%
2 star
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My dad has been at Harmony @ Martinsburg almost 2 months and every time we visit him he is doing great. He likes the activities and the food. He is getting along great with the other residents and staff.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at MartinsburgAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Martinsburg, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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Photo of Seaton Hagerstown
1212 Photos available
7.5
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38 reviews
7.5
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38 reviews
5 star
42%
4 star
29%
3 star
13%
2 star
8%
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The leadership team is wonderful. A few CNAs perform their job well, but for some, I am daily writing notes for tasks that were not accomplished. Some sanitary issues are not followed for my mother's care....
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Tour set up let us know. We look forward...
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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.
Photo of Mennonite Fellowship Home
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.
Photo of Holly Place
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.
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1.0
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1.0
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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.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Washington County, MD

The average cost of senior living in Washington County is $5,069 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilson-Conococheague, MD with an average of $4,813 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Washington County, MD vs. nearby counties

Washington County, MD
$5,069/mo

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

Washington County, MD
$5,069/mo
U.S. national average
$4,815/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,069/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,913/mo
Studio
$5,626/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,798/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,040/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Washington County over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Washington County

Recent reviews for memory care in Washington County

Harmony at Martinsburg

4.5
I moved my mom to Harmony @ Martinsburg from Delaware. The care she is receiving here is exceptional. She was quite a difficult resident for several months. Along with her dementia, she was angry and could be aggressive. The staff were patient and loving. Checking on her frequently and ...
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Celebration Villa of Martinsburg

4.0
They seem to have a big turnover in the staff which is concerning. The food is just not good. It seems by the time my mom gets her food it's cold and the servings they get are very minimal.

Somerford House and Place Hagerstown

4.0
We chose Somerford House and Place Hagerstown because of the location of the facility, we liked their memory care unit, and the price of the facility compared to others that we looked at. I would recommend this facility to others.

Washington County review score based on 25 family reviews

6.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 9 Washington County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Washington County 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

Washington County review score compared against nearby cities

6.9
Washington County, MD9 facilities
6.9
Williamsport, MD9 facilities
6.9
Kemps Mill, MD9 facilities

Review subcategories for Washington County 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 25 reviews of 9 Washington County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Washington County 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.
Washington County, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
4.0
3.9
Value for cost*
3.5
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Washington County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington County, 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 Washington County 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 Washington County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Washington County, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
72.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Washington County 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 Washington County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Washington County, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Washington County 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 Washington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Washington County, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Washington County 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 Washington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washington County, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington County 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 Washington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washington County, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
35.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harmony at Martinsburg, Sunrise of Frederick and Celebration Villa of Martinsburg are the top-rated memory care facilities near Washington County, Maryland. See full list of communities.

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

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Washington County, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Washington County, 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 Washington County, 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 Washington County, Maryland ranges from $100 to $14009. The average Memory Care cost in Washington County, Maryland is $5,069. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Washington County, 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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