Bailey Meadows Assisted Living
3835 Sequoia Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21215
"Bailey Meadows is nestled in the quiet Calloway area in Baltimore. Our dedicated and interactive care team are experienced in managing an ar..."
READ MOREThere are 576,498 people living in Baltimore, MD, and 14.1% are seniors over 65. According to the CDC, symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia usually start to present around this age. Alzheimer’s disease is the fifth-leading cause of death for people over 65, and deaths due to the disease increased by 70% in the U.S. between 2000 and 2020. In Baltimore, Alzheimer’s-related deaths rose by 10.59% in just four years, from 2016 to 2020. Fortunately, cognitive decline can be slowed through the management of modifiable risk factors and evidence-based dementia care.
Baltimore has a wide range of memory care communities designed for the growing number of adults with Alzheimer’s. These communities have safety measures such as secured doors, fenced-in courtyards and around-the-clock caregivers. Memory care staff is trained to help residents manage the behaviors that come with cognitive impairment, such as confusion, mood swings and wandering.
This guide talks about the cost of dementia care in Baltimore and some of the free and low-cost resources available to the city’s seniors.
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3835 Sequoia Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21215
"Bailey Meadows is nestled in the quiet Calloway area in Baltimore. Our dedicated and interactive care team are experienced in managing an ar..."
READ MORE1533 Burnwood Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21239
"Peace and Prosperity Living is the preferred family-oriented provider offering value, choice, independence and dignity while promoting healt..."
READ MORE3316 Bayonne Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21214
"At Family Forever Assisted Living, it is our mission to provide superior quality and compassionate healthcare to all of our residents. Our p..."
READ MORE3019 Janice Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21230
"Family First Assisted Living is a licensed community located in the Baltimore metropolitan area that provides a home setting to individuals ..."
READ MORE4002 Belle Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21215
"A PAL at Belle offers a true devotion to care, attention and thoughtfulness. We believe that life is not about settling, it's about living. ..."
READ MORE1724 Wycliffe Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21234
"T & E Cares Assisted Living Facility is A Home Away From Home. We believe that everyone needs someone so come take a tour for you or your lo..."
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3753 Lyndale Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21213
"Our mission is to provide a safe, wholesome environment to promote the healthy restoration and rejuvenation of the body and mind; to assure ..."
READ MORE1521 N Bentalou Street, Baltimore, MD, 21216
"We offer a beautiful 5 bed home environment with certified staff to assist with medication, mobility, activities & transportation to schedul..."
READ MORE627Glenwood Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21212
"Heart 2 Hart Assisted Living was started in memory and honor of my late grandfather whom I provided care for in-home. We have many years of ..."
READ MORE1329 N Caroline St, Baltimore, MD, 21213
"Aim to inspire Assisted Living is the preferred choice for seniors persons with disabilities. We firmly believe that all individuals are equ..."
READ MORE3424 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD, 21213
"This is 3 bedroom Semi-private home that is approved by OHCQ to house six residents. We offer onsite hair care (hairstyles & hair cuts), Lau..."
READ MORE3800 Old Court Road, Pikesville, MD, 21208
4.4
(37 reviews)
"My mother will be moving into Sunrise of Pikesville. My overall experience was a 10, with 10 being the highest. The staff took us around and we were able to see various models and choices for living, which allowed us to better picture my mom moving i..."
READ MORE1700 Woodholme Avenue, Pikesville, MD, 21208
3.8
(19 reviews)
"I visited Woodholme Gardens, and the overall tour experience was great. I found the staff to be very warm and very professional, it's everything I would want for my parents. The rooms were a decent size, there's good space for them. The place was ver..."
READ MORE305 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD, 21228
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I'm on a waiting list for the Waterfalls of Catonsville. They're redoing a wing of the building. They were very welcoming and I like that it's more of a home feel of an environment. That's what a place where my mom used to live was like. It's a small..."
READ MORE4303 Liberty Heights Ave, Gwynn Oak, MD, 21207
4.7
(9 reviews)
"My dad has been with Ms Shay a little more than six months. He needs memory care and can be a handful, two hands in fact. My family and I couldn’t be more pleased with this home. Ms Shay and her employees are friendly and accommodating. I’m not sure ..."
READ MORE8101 Bellona Avenue, Towson, MD, 21204
4.1
(10 reviews)
"Our family member has been a resident of Arden Courts for many years and we always enjoy our visit. Everyone from the receptionist to the director is pleasant and helpful and treat residents and visitors with respect. They see us and know immediately..."
READ MORE804 S. Camp Meade Rd, Linthicum, MD, 21090
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Our tour at Inspirations Assisted Living & Memory Care of Linthicum went wonderful. The staff was very friendly. The place was very nice and clean, and the people sitting there looked wonderful. They didn't know I was coming because I was across the ..."
READ MORE6348 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD, 21228
3.6
(13 reviews)
"My husband moved into Paradise Assisted Living. His level of care exceeded what I expected. The attendants seem to be very compassionate and are constantly supervising his needs, whether it be bathing, dressing, or ensuring that he's eating all of hi..."
READ MOREThe quality of care in Maryland’s assisted living facilities is monitored by the Office of Health Care Quality, a division of the Maryland Department of Health. It also licenses facilities and certifies those authorized to accept beneficiaries of Medicare and Medicaid. Additionally, it surveys facilities to determine if they’re continuing to comply with their licensing conditions.
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.
Genworth reveals the average fee charged by the city’s assisted living facilities is $5,938 per month, which is around 5.3% more than the national median but 10.5% below the norm for Maryland.
Baltimore is at the more affordable end of the spectrum for Maryland. With fees averaging $5,938, it’s below the state median of $6,560. It’s also less expensive than most other cities included in the 2021 Genworth survey, such as Cumberland ($6,560) and Salisbury ($6,225). Hagerstown is the only Maryland city with lower median fees, which, at $5,788, are still above the national average of $5,625, suggesting the state, in general, is costlier than most. However, Baltimore is an affordable alternative to the nation’s capital, where fees are approximately $7,435 per month.
Baltimore
$5,938
Maryland
$6,560
The United States
$5,625
Cumberland
$6,560
Hagerstown
$5,788
Salisbury
$6,225
Washington, D.C.
$7,435
Adult day health care is the most affordable option in Maryland, which, with fees averaging $1,927, is less than half the cost of the nearest alternatives — assisted living at $4,750, home care at $4,957 and home health care at $5,053. Memory care is costlier, at $5,938, although it is significantly more affordable than a semiprivate room in a nursing home, which costs approximately $10,798 per month.
Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$5,053
Adult Day Health Care
$1,927
Assisted Living Facility
$4,750
Memory Care
$5,938
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,798
In Baltimore, 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, Memory Care in Maryland page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Maryland page.
Memory loss can be challenging for those with the condition and their loved ones, but they don’t have to cope alone, as there are several organizations in Baltimore dedicated to helping them. Those listed here provide support free of charge and can help seniors resolve issues with their care providers, support trials designed to improve our understanding of Alzheimer’s and get help through every stage of memory loss.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (410) 396-3144 | Seniors residing in memory care communities who have unresolved issues with their care providers can contact the Long-term Care Ombudsman for assistance. Ombudsmen are volunteers who advocate for memory care residents, investigate complaints and pursue resolutions with providers through negotiation. They can also supply inspection reports to families looking for the best facility for their loved ones. |
Alzheimer's Association - Greater Maryland Chapter | (410) 561-9099 | The Greater Maryland Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association manages an array of programs that inform seniors and their families about the condition and supports them through their journey. Its services include Living with Alzheimer's, a three-part program that starts from the point of diagnosis and moves on to planning for a future with the condition, developing strategies for daily tasks and dealing with safety issues. There's also a series of webinar videos for those who cannot attend face-to-face meetings. |
Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center | (410) 502-9272 | The Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Center regularly conducts studies to try and understand the condition, identify its causes and find a cure. To do so, it needs volunteers willing to participate in research programs that cover varying lengths of time, with some simply involving observation, while others require clinical intervention trials. The center looks for seniors with mild memory loss issues and those diagnosed with Alzheimer's. |
Baltimore 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.
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