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Bryant Woods Manor
10461 Waterfowl Terrace, Columbia, MD 21044
"just want to say that I could not be more happy with the care and hospitality that my Mom is receiving at Bryant Woods...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,900
The Best Memory Care Communities in Howard County, MD
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authentic reviews in Howard County, MD below include 201 memory care communities with 2036 reviews. On average in Howard County, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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201 Providers
Charter Senior Living of Columbia
8220 Snowden River Parkway, Columbia, MD 21045
"This is the best place around. Go nowhere else. The staff here are beautiful people and the level of care exceptional...
Memory Care
$9,350
Caring Stars Winner
Sunrise of Columbia
6500 Freetown Road, Columbia, MD 21044
"This home was wonderful. The workers seem to treat the residents like family. The home was clean and comfortable. What I...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,691
Shangrila Senior Living
4475 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
"Shangrila Senior Living was great. The people were all pleasant and a lot of them had been there for a long time, which...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$2,900
Caring Stars Winner
Brighton Gardens of Columbia
7110 Minstrel Way, Columbia, MD 21045
"Brighton Gardens was 3 or 4 stories tall with wings going out. I thought they had up to around 60 or 80 residents. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,630
Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City
3100 N. Ridge Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21043
"Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City was a very nice place and had good amenities. The staff was very...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,225
The Waterfalls of Catonsville
305 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228
"I toured The Waterfalls of Catonsville. It was a very good experience. The facility is beautiful. The staff who walked...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,000
Elternhaus Assisted Living
4201 Linthicum Road, Dayton, MD 21036
"My family member has been here for >2.5 years. The nurses do an excellent job of communicating important details that I...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,500
Angel's Touch Assisted Living
12900 Frederick Rd, West Friendship, MD 21794
Angel's Touch is a unique assisted living community for senior adults. As we eventually come to see, aging can be a...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,000
Elle Home Haven
1022 Wicklow Road, Baltimore, MD 21229
Elle Home Haven LLC is a residential assisted living, four-bed facility. We're a small facility, with a home-like feel...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,500
Caring Hearts Senior Living
620 Wildwood Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21229
Family-owned and operated, Caring Hearts Senior Living started with a dream and a lot of love in the spring of 2017. Our...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$1,800
Inspirations Assisted Living & Memory Care of Linthicum
804 S. Camp Meade Rd, Linthicum, MD 21090
"My mother is in Inspirations Memory Care of Linthicum now. So far I'm satisfied with them. They provide trips for the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,900
Caring Stars Winner
Aspire Wellness Touch Care
15911 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20905
"Vivienne is a really caring person. She thinks of others so having this business is perfect for her. I really admire...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Pricing unavailable
The Mohawk Estate
2814 Mohawk Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
"My aunt will be moving in this week to Mohawk Estate Assisted Living. It was the best assisted living community that...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,000
Serenity Garden Manor
2311 Roslyn Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216
"My husband stayed at Serenity Garden Manor. The overall experience was good. He was happy with the services...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,500
Caring Stars Winner
#1 Adoring Adult Care
4303 Liberty Heights Ave, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207
"We moved our mother into Adoring Adult Care as her transition from a rehabilitation center and it was the best decision...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
Mabel's House Assisted Living
4205 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
"Mabel's House Assisted Living was very clean, but they did not allow cats in their facility. It was just a big house...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,500
The Hamlet at Queenstown
453 Queenstown Rd, Severn, MD 21144
"I went to look at The Hamlet at Queenstown. The facility was well-run. The staff was very courteous, friendly, and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,250
Caring Stars Winner
Arden Courts of Silver Spring
2505 Musgrove Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904
"Arden Courts is nice. They set it up so each wing has its own neighbourhood. They have activities at each neighborhood...
Memory Care
$8,860
Brookdale Olney
2611 Olney Sandy Springs Road, Olney, MD 20832
"I've toured Brookdale Olney, it's beautiful. I didn't think it needed to be, but they're redoing the carpets, the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,745
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What to Consider About Memory Care in Howard County
Howard County, Maryland, has a robust population of 321,113 residents, 13.4 percent of whom are aged 65 years and older. People with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias make up 10.8 percent of the senior population. Howard County has five memory care facilities to serve this population. These facilities are licensed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and are called Assisted Living Programs (ALPs).
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in
- Charles County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Howard County General Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Seniors looking for memory care facilities in Howard County should be aware that the area's cost of living is 50 percent higher than the national average. Almost all sectors of spending in Howard County are quite a bit higher than elsewhere in the state, but housing is the most expensive. Homeowners can expect to pay 134 percent more on housing than the national average.
- Winters in Howard County can be snowy and cold. The area gets an average of 26 inches of snow per year, and the average January temperature can drop to 24 degrees. People with dementia who have difficulty getting around in cold weather can talk to their memory care providers about ways to stay ambulatory.
- Howard County has crime rates significantly lower than the rest of the country, making it a safe place for seniors who need memory care. On a scale of 1 to 100, where 1 is the safest scenario, Howard County scores 23.7, just over 15 percent lower than the US average. Violent crime has a score of 21.1 compared to a national average of 31.1.
Paying for Memory Care in Howard County
Memory Care costs in Howard County start around $6,002 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Howard 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
District Of Columbia County
$10,743
Carroll County
$7,595
Montgomery County
$7,240
Frederick County
$6,544
Howard County
$6,002
US
$5,743
Baltimore County
$5,013
Baltimore City
$3,651
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Howard 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.
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Free Memory Care Resources in Howard County
Howard 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 Howard County, please visit our Memory Care in Maryland page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Howard County
Howard 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
Memory Care
Marina
5.0
Review of Brighton Gardens of Columbia
I toured Brighton Gardens of Columbia. I like everything: the care, staff, and activities. The staff was very good, very friendly, and helpful in answering the questions. They had a program going...
Memory Care
Nathan
5.0
Review of Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City
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...
Memory Care
Andrea
4.0
Review of Brighton Gardens of Columbia
My mom moved into Brighton Gardens of Columbia. I felt like it was a little bit smaller of an atmosphere and seemed to be a good fit for my mom. The things she's enjoyed have been making and...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience, Andrea. We're glad to hear that your mom is enjoying her time with us at Brighton Gardens of Columbia and engaging in activities that bring her joy. Our team...
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