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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Potomac, MD for 2024

Potomac is a Washington, D.C., suburb in dementia-friendly Montgomery County with a large senior community that makes up 23% of the population. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 1 in 9 U.S. seniors have Alzheimer's, a progressive disease that causes cognitive impairment and reduced motor skills. Despite Potomac’s large senior community, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes that the number of Alzheimer’s-related deaths in the region dropped by 24% between 2016 and 2020, even as the total number of deaths climbed by 29%. Even so, this increase represents hundreds of seniors and families seeking effective dementia care.

Several memory care communities serve the Potomac region, offering evidence-based solutions for navigating progressive memory loss. These facilities have secured housing with dementia-friendly indoor and outdoor amenities, and they have trained caregivers who provide around-the-clock supervision, reassurance and help with daily care and instrumental activities. 

This guide provides more information on memory care in Potomac, including financial programs that help residents pay for care and dementia-specific resources that provide support and guidance for seniors and families. 

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Potomac

Potomac is home to around 45,000 people and over 21 percent of the population are aged 65 or older, the age group most likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or dementia. There are around 110,000 people with Alzheimer's disease in Maryland. Potomac alone has four memory care facilities offering specialized care for seniors in need of specialized care for cognitive impairments. There are a further 17 in nearby communities, including Bethesda, Rockville and Silver Spring. They are all licensed and monitored by the Department of Health. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Potomac

  • Montgomery County, where Potomac resides, serves as a dementia-friendly community with specialized services and resources for seniors and families navigating memory loss. Through the county, individuals can connect with educational and information resources and find local businesses that have registered as Dementia Friends.
  • Potomac’s overall cost of living is 40% higher than the national average, which may be a consideration for seniors and families seeking budget-friendly dementia care. Local utility costs and groceries are about 10% higher here than in the country as a whole, but housing is the main driver, coming in at 120% above national norms. Fortunately, Maryland funds the Senior Assisted Living Subsidy for low- to moderate-income memory care residents, which can help them pay for care.
  • Potomac has a lower crime rate than the majority of cities across the state and nation, ranking in the top 34% for the country and 32% for Maryland for safety. Additionally, its crime rate is lower than similarly sized cities across the United States, which may make it a favorable option for those seeking long-term care on behalf of a loved one.
  • Potomac has a humid subtropical climate, which brings about 42 inches of rain, 17 inches of snow and year-round temperatures ranging from winter lows of 25 degrees Fahrenheit to summer highs of 86 degrees Fahrenheit. To help residents enjoy the weather, many memory care communities have secured courtyards and plan therapeutic outdoor activities, such as gardening and bird-watching.
  • Potomac’s location within the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area gives residents access to high-performing medical facilities, such as Suburban Hospital in Bethesda and Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville. While there isn’t a hospital in the city proper, many local memory care facilities have on-call physicians who conduct routine wellness exams.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Potomac

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

In Potomac, memory care communities charge an average monthly rate of $7,435.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Potomac ranks among the most expensive places in the state and nation for memory care services, with seniors in this city paying $7,435 for care. By comparison, Maryland’s average memory care rate is 12% lower, and nationally, monthly care costs come in 24% below Potomac’s average. Rates in other cities throughout the state are well below fees in Potomac, with seniors in Cumberland paying $6,560 for care and memory care facilities in Salisbury charging $6,225. Similarly, in Baltimore, rates average 20% lower than in Potomac.

Potomac

$7,435

Maryland

$6,560

United States

$5,625

Salisbury

$6,225

Baltimore

$5,938

Cumberland

$6,560

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care communities in Potomac charge $7,435 for specialized care, which is 25% higher than what assisted living residents pay for basic personal care and residential services. Seniors who arrange for private services at their residences pay lower rates of $5,339 for in-home care, an option that provides nonmedical services, such as meal preparation and medication reminders, as well as home health care, which includes skilled nursing services. Additionally, adult day health care facilities charge even more economical rates of $2,282 for daytime care and recreational activities in a community environment. Only nursing home care, which includes 24-hour medical support, costs more at $11,467.

Memory Care

$7,435

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$2,282

Assisted Living Facility

$5,948

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,467

Note: Data for Potomac was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., was used instead

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Potomac

In Potomac there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Maryland page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Maryland

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Maryland page.

Free & Low-Cost Memory Care Resources in Potomac

The Potomac region offers a broad range of resources and programs for local seniors with dementia and their families, including early-stage engagement activities, memory cafés and support groups. Through the following resources, individuals can find one-on-one guidance in understanding local long-term care options for seniors with dementia and connect with local programs and services. 

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Potomac

Potomac Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Maryland are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Maryland page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Maryland

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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John

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Arden Courts of Potomac

My wife is currently at Arden Courts of Potomac. The food definitely is not as good as the last facility she was at. The expense is also quite higher, and I got the idea that they're a bit...

Provider response

John, thanks for bringing your concerns to our attention. While we cannot discuss patient care in a public forum, could you please contact us on our Care Line by calling or emailing? We would like...

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Jennifer

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Potomac

Brookdale Potomac was fine, it was just not what I was looking for but it was good. The community is nice, the facilities were just not as quite as open and updated as some of the other ones. In...

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Laura Nichols

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Arden Courts of Potomac

I want to give an unequivocal shout out to Arden Courts Potomac. Five years ago, when Linda’s diagnosis of dementia was given to me, I did all the reading I could, attended all the seminars I could...

Provider response

Thanks for sharing Laura. We are glad to hear that we were able to help Linda's transition into our center be a smooth one. Also that you feel our staff have been caring, supportive and good at...

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