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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Carroll County, MD for 2024

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Carroll County

There are 167,781 people living in Carroll County, Maryland, 14.1 percent of whom are seniors. As in the rest of Maryland, memory care facilities in Carroll County are officially called Assisted Living Programs (ALPs) and are licensed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. There are four ALPs in the area to help support the state’s 110,000 people aged 65 years and older who live with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Seniors in Maryland are exempt from paying taxes on certain retirement income, like social security benefits. Public pensions and retirement accounts are only partially-taxed, while inheritors don’t need to pay taxes on estates, depending on their relationship to the benefactor. Private pensions are taxed at the full rate, however.
  • The cost of living in Carroll County is 26 percent higher than the national average, which may be a concern for those who need to find memory care services on a budget. Housing is the most expensive spending sector, at 66 percentage points above the United States average and 11 percent above the Maryland average. The median cost of a home in Carroll County is $310,600 which is more expensive than the median Maryland cost of $282,000 and the national median cost of $216,200.
  • Crime in Carroll County is very low compared to both the rest of the state and the country as a whole. Property crime is nearly half as low as the national average, with a rating of 18.8 out of 100. Violent crime has a score of 21.9 compared to 31.1 in the rest of the country, on average. Memory care facilities are usually equipped with additional security measures like cameras, locked gates and alarm systems to help keep residents even safer.
  • Carroll County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Carroll Hospital Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Paying for Memory Care in Carroll County

Memory Care costs in Carroll County start around $7,595 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Carroll County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Counties in Maryland

Carroll County

$7,595

Montgomery County

$7,086

Frederick County

$6,413

Howard County

$5,767

US

$5,694

Baltimore County

$4,982

York County

$4,316

Baltimore City

$3,651

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Carroll County

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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Carroll County

Carroll County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 Carroll County, please visit our Memory Care in Maryland page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Carroll County

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

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Debbie

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

Review of Westminster Healthcare Center

My mother-in-law moved into Westminster Healthcare Center. To be honest, it was the only one that had a bed that was open at the time. Also, they take Medicaid once she runs out of money. When we...

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Mary Beth Kirk

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

Review of Copper Ridge

We had placed Dad there when we couldn't care for him on our own any longer. He didn't know us any longer, and would wander off when staying with us down in FL. He was there for about a year....

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Stacey

I visited this facility

Review of Brightview Westminster Ridge

My dad is moving into the Wellness Center of Brightview Senior Community because he has dementia and Parkinson's. I have had a very good experience with them. They have been very kind to us. It has...

Provider response

Hi Stacey - Creating peace of mind for our families is one of our highest priorities. We are happy to serve you and your family!

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