The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Potomac, MD for 2023

Potomac is home to around 45,000 people and over 21 percent of the population are aged 65 or older, the age group most likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or dementia. There are around 110,000 people with Alzheimer's disease in Maryland. Potomac alone has four memory care facilities offering specialized care for seniors in need of specialized care for cognitive impairments. There are a further 17 in nearby communities, including Bethesda, Rockville and Silver Spring. They are all licensed and monitored by the Department of Health. 

• Potomac's crime rate is lower than nearly 82 percent of Maryland's other cities and towns. Violent crime occurs at a rate of only 0.32 percent, significantly lower than the state average of five crimes per 1,000 residents. Property crime is also low, with a rate of 8.81, less than half of the Maryland average of 22.22. This may reassure families who are concerned about their loved one's safety.
  
• Air quality in Montgomery County, including Potomac, is mostly good. The American Lung Association gave the county a passing grade for three pollution categories in the State of the Air 2018 report, including an A for 24-hour particle pollution. Low air pollution may be beneficial to the health of seniors with respiratory illnesses.
• Social Security benefits are not taxed in Maryland, although other types of retirement income, including non-public pensions and retirement funds, are subject to income tax. Taxpayers who have turned 65 are able to claim a deduction against that tax and sales tax is also low in the state, allowing seniors and their families to put more money toward memory care.
• The Potomac area is home to world-class medical facilities, such as Suburban Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. It is also close to clinics that specialize in brain health and dementia care, including the John Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.
  

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Potomac

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.

Potomac 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 Potomac, please visit our Memory Care in Maryland page.

Directory of Winners in the Potomac Area

Potomac-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.