The Best Memory Care Communities in Carroll County, MD

"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 very clean, well-kept, and well maintained. The person who gave me the tour understood our situation and what we were looking for. The dining area looked very neat and clean but we didn't try the food."

"Elternhaus is a truly unique and special assisted living facility. I can speak intimately to this having had my father there for six years, and now my mother. The staff are kind and engaging. The care is individualized to meet each residents’ needs. The administrator, Tim, is on site during business hours and often at other times. Tim and other staff eat family style lunch with the residents and encourage discussions, conversations and interaction. Other than this time of coronavirus, there have been many regular activities to engage the residents. We recently placed my mother here and wound not have considered any other facility. Elternhaus has become like family to us. Their efforts to make this a smooth transition even while maintaining the highest and safest standards for the residents’ protection during this pandemic have been above and beyond. "

"Tudor Heights was very welcoming and clean, and it smelled good. The staff was very welcoming, friendly, and informative. The grounds and location were perfect. The rooms were clean, refreshing, and had everything a patient would need, and the bathroom facilities were accessible. The residents seemed to be happy with their surroundings."

"From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew we had found something special. The memory care at Lighthouse has exceeded our expectations in every possible way. The environment is warm, inviting, and doesn’t feel clinical—it feels like home. The staff is the true heart of this place. They are not only highly trained and professional, but incredibly compassionate, patient, and attentive. You can tell they genuinely care about each resident, treating them with dignity and respect. They’ve taken the time to really get to know our mom, which has made a huge difference in her transition from the home she lived in for over 40 years. We’ve noticed a real improvement in mood and social interaction since moving in. She really loves the creative, engaging activities and especially the outings. There always seems to be something going on. We also love the frequent family updates and open communication. We never feel out of the loop and always feel welcome to visit and participate. The entire team—from the caregivers and nurses to the dining and housekeeping staff—works together seamlessly. Choosing a new permanent home for a parent is one of the hardest decisions a family can face, but we are so grateful we found Lighthouse. It has brought us peace of mind and, most importantly, brought joy and stability back into our mom’s life. We highly recommend it to anyone navigating this journey."

"My brother is in a unique situation. He had a debilitating stroke when he was younger, now at only 55, his health was in decline and he needed assisted living. The staff at Viva are so vibrant and joyful. They've treated my brother with so much respect and encouragement. They want him to get better in hopes that he may regain some independence - and it's working! They won't let him quit. This level of care goes beyond what is simply required. These are incredible humans who want the best for the people in their care. Dana the Medical Technician, Patrice and Daija the Resident Care Aides are the best."

"I toured Dulaney Valley Assisted Living at Hunt Valley for my mother-in-law. The facility is a little bit more on the smaller side, and I was expecting more. But once I've learned about the primary goal of the facility, I think it's very adequate. People with more advanced age and memory loss don't really need to run around and do activities, so this facility is more suitable for them. It's very clean and well organized, it looks like it's all caught up with all the state regulations. All of their facilities had railings, their bathrooms were very clean, and the staff was very nice. My temperature was checked when I entered as well. I'd say that it's very well-run for its purposes, though it doesn't work for us right now, but maybe a few years down the road we'll look at it again. The person who gave the tour, Wanda, she's an angel. She's been doing this for 38 years, and she's teaching the staff how to assist people with dementia. To me, she's very professional and calm, confident, and soft-spoken, so I'm very fond of her. I would take better care of the grounds and put more flowers or maybe more sitting benches around there, but I love the environment and the people."

"My mother is a resident at Arden Court Towson, and the Arden Court staff loves her and cares for her as if she were a member of their family. She has actually been there longer than any other resident and is a real favorite among staff and other visitors, even though she can no longer communicate verbally. The facility is always clean and safe, and Mother loves the food. She is kept clean, and the hairdresser does a great job with her hair every week. She can no longer participate in activities, but she's up and walking every day, and she gets outside when the weather is nice. I am so thankful every day for Arden Court Towson. "

"My husband stayed at Inspirations Memory Care of Lutherville for about a month. I was very pleased with it. They were very friendly, and they gave me any information I needed. When I would call them they would say, "Do you want to talk to him?" and they would take the phone right to him so I could speak with him. He seemed to have adjusted pretty well. His appetite was very poor, but I know they tried to fix him things he liked. The community was very small but very clean, and it seemed homey. It didn't seem like they were going into a facility. It was comfortable. I was not allowed to go inside because of COVID. The facilities are very adequate, too."

"I toured several AL homes for my grandmother and I must say this home is by far the best. The house is very spacious and clean. The residents are in shared rooms, however they have their own space to walk around they even have their own chair in the rooms. They are also provided with their own dressers to store their personal belongings. The owner is very Knowledgeable and caring for the residents. Its shows on the residents faces. When I did my tour the resident was at the table playing a game of bingo. This is more than an AL, the owner created a comfortable home for the residents."

"I went to Mabel's House Assisted Living. I like the way it was set up. They had a private room where you share. It was more home-like. It's very clean. They had enough people there to assist the seniors. I liked it a lot. It was very nice. The staff was excellent. The facility was excellent. It was clean. It was nice and cool. It had a bar and a kitchen, like the island. It had enough bathrooms for everyone. It was a house. I was surprised. They had one person do the washing and cleaning. They had enough employees. It was very nice."

"The manager was exceptional from the first phone discussion up until my mom moved in. She made the whole process easy. The home has great upgrades and the other residents welcomed my mom with open arms. It is truly a home away from home. Bless you all from the bottom of my heart "

"I must say Waterfalls is a wonderful memory care facility. The management and staff go above and beyond to make your loved one feel as comfortable as possible. The rooms are always kept nice, the residents are clean, the food is delicious and the facility is beautiful inside and out!"

"This is a disorganized facility and my friend who lives there is very unhappy. On person elevator that takes forever to come. There is a lack of toilet per in bathrooms. He has had many items stolen. The bathroom he uses across from his room was out of service for 2 weeks. He was told to use a bathroom on a different floor. They are always out of certain food items such as coffee and condiments that they haven't thought to include such as Parmesan cheese for spaghetti. He also cannot regulate the temperature in his room."

"I dropped by without an appointment to pick up information for my mother. The staff that greeted me were very friendly. The ALM provided me information about the community and event took me on a quick tour. I was fascinated by the Activities programming that was going on--- students from the school next door were working with the residents on montessori activities. The residents and students were having so much fun--- it was very heart warming. I know my mom, a past school teacher, would love this! "