8 Memory Care Facilities near Annapolis, MD

According to the Alzheimer's Association, 110,000 Maryland residents are living with Alzheimer's disease. About 40,000 residents call Annapolis Maryland home, and nearly 15 percent of those residents are aged 65 and older — some living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. For these seniors, a memory care facility can provide the care they require.

In Annapolis, seniors can choose from five memory care facilities, with another five located in nearby cities. The Assisted Living Unit of the Maryland Department of Health oversees and regulates all of these facilities to ensure they provide optimal care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other memory-related disorders.

• Seniors living in Annapolis will enjoy some tax savings. Maryland does not tax social security income, which can result in additional income every month. Seniors may opt to apply this extra income toward memory care facility expenses.
• Annapolis' cost of living is significantly higher than the national average. On a scale where 100 indicates the U.S. average, Annapolis ranks 141. Housing costs drive this cost of living up and rank 222. Similarly, memory care facility expenses are higher than average as well. Seniors can expect to pay as much as $2,000 more a month than the national average.
• Annapolis' crime rate is higher than the national average as well. The violent crime rate ranks 43.9 and property crime rate ranks 40 on a scale where one represents the safest city and 100 represents the most dangerous. As a safety measure, seniors and their families should inquire about security features, including security systems, exterior lights and cameras, when touring memory care facilities in the area.
• Annapolis' climate offers a taste of all seasons. Winters are cold, with low temperatures in the 20s. The city sees about 10 inches of snow a year, which is lower than the national average. Temperatures reach the mid-80s in the summer. Rainfall exceeds the national average, with the area seeing 42 inches of rain every year.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Annapolis

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Maryland page.

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.

Annapolis and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Annapolis, please visit our Assisted Living in Maryland page.

Memory Care Facilities in Annapolis

Directory of Winners in Annapolis Area

Annapolis-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Maryland are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Maryland page for more information about these laws.