11 Memory Care Facilities in Frederick County, MD
The average cost of memory care in Frederick County is $4,990 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,120. Cheaper nearby regions include Washington County with an average starting cost of $3,806.
To help you with your search, browse the 12 reviews below for memory care facilities in Frederick County. On average, consumers rate memory care in Frederick County 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Montgomery County with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Frederick County, call (855) 863-8283.
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Top 10 Memory Care Facilities in Frederick County, MD
Sunrise of Frederick
Tranquility at Fredericktowne
Warm Heart Family Assisted Living
Warm Heart Family Assisted Living
Bethany Living
Country Meadows of Frederick
Somerford House and Place Frederick
Edenton Retirement Community
HeartFields at Frederick Assisted Living
Frederick Health and Rehabilitation C...
Spring Arbor of Frederick
What to Consider About Memory Care in Frederick County
The senior population in Frederick, Maryland, is quite large. Of the 252,022 residents, 14.1 percent are aged 65 years and older. Those living with Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease and other dementias make up 10.8 percent of the senior population. They are served by the nine memory care facilities in the area, which are known as Assisted Living Programs (ALPs) and are licensed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
- Frederick County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Frederick Memorial Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Taxes in Maryland are considered relatively retirement-friendly. Seniors do not need to pay taxes on social security incomes and pay only partial taxes on public pensions and retirement accounts. Private pensions are fully taxed, however. Direct relatives are exempt from paying taxes on inherited estates but more distant relatives and those who are not a direct relation are taxed up to 10 percent.
- Summers in Frederick County can get fairly hot with an average July high of 86.6 degrees. Winters are comparably cold with average January lows of 23.3. This weather is similar to the rest of the country where the average mid-winter low is 22.6 degrees and the average mid-summer high is 86.1 degrees. Memory care units are typically well-insulated against the cold and air-conditioned in the summer. Seniors can talk to their memory care providers about how to stay comfortable in all weather.
- Frederick County, Maryland, is a safe place for seniors to live as it has crime rates below both the Maryland averages and the United States averages. Property crime is rated at 26.7 on a scale of 1 to 100, where 1 indicates the least amount of crime. Violent crime scores a 26.9. This compares to the national averages of 31.1 and 38.1, respectively.
Paying for Memory Care in Frederick County
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Frederick County start around $4,947 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,294 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Frederick 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Frederick 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 Frederick County
Frederick 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 Frederick County, please visit our Memory Care in Maryland page.
Directory of Winners in the Frederick County Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Frederick County
Frederick 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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Frederick County
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Review of Sunrise of Frederick
I went to Sunrise of Frederick. We thought it was great. I was very happy with it. It was a good experience. The person I met with was very nice, professional, and informative. I think it was laid ... Read more
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Review of Country Meadows of Frederick
Country Meadows of Frederick has a memory care unit in the lower level of the facility. My wife was there before and it's locked so that the residents couldn't get out. The staff was generally frie... Read more
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Review of Spring Arbor of Frederick
My father has been in Spring Arbor of Frederick for three years now. His wife was in memory care there, and he's in the assisted living. We have been very happy with them. They just had a change of... Read more
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