Bethany Living
13 Cullinan Dr, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
Potomac is a Washington, D.C., suburb in dementia-friendly Montgomery County with a large senior community that makes up 23% of the population. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 1 in 9 U.S. seniors have Alzheimer's, a progressive disease that causes cognitive impairment and reduced motor skills. Despite Potomac’s large senior community, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes that the number of Alzheimer’s-related deaths in the region dropped by 24% between 2016 and 2020, even as the total number of deaths climbed by 29%. Even so, this increase represents hundreds of seniors and families seeking effective dementia care.
Several memory care communities serve the Potomac region, offering evidence-based solutions for navigating progressive memory loss. These facilities have secured housing with dementia-friendly indoor and outdoor amenities, and they have trained caregivers who provide around-the-clock supervision, reassurance and help with daily care and instrumental activities.Â
This guide provides more information on memory care in Potomac, including financial programs that help residents pay for care and dementia-specific resources that provide support and guidance for seniors and families.Â
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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.Â
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Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
In Potomac, memory care communities charge an average monthly rate of $7,435.
Potomac ranks among the most expensive places in the state and nation for memory care services, with seniors in this city paying $7,435 for care. By comparison, Maryland’s average memory care rate is 12% lower, and nationally, monthly care costs come in 24% below Potomac’s average. Rates in other cities throughout the state are well below fees in Potomac, with seniors in Cumberland paying $6,560 for care and memory care facilities in Salisbury charging $6,225. Similarly, in Baltimore, rates average 20% lower than in Potomac.
Potomac
$7,435
Maryland
$6,560
United States
$5,625
Salisbury
$6,225
Baltimore
$5,938
Cumberland
$6,560
Memory care communities in Potomac charge $7,435 for specialized care, which is 25% higher than what assisted living residents pay for basic personal care and residential services. Seniors who arrange for private services at their residences pay lower rates of $5,339 for in-home care, an option that provides nonmedical services, such as meal preparation and medication reminders, as well as home health care, which includes skilled nursing services. Additionally, adult day health care facilities charge even more economical rates of $2,282 for daytime care and recreational activities in a community environment. Only nursing home care, which includes 24-hour medical support, costs more at $11,467.
Memory Care
$7,435
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$2,282
Assisted Living Facility
$5,948
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,467
Note: Data for Potomac was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., was used instead
In Potomac there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Maryland page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Maryland page.
The Potomac region offers a broad range of resources and programs for local seniors with dementia and their families, including early-stage engagement activities, memory cafés and support groups. Through the following resources, individuals can find one-on-one guidance in understanding local long-term care options for seniors with dementia and connect with local programs and services.Â
Potomac Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Maryland are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Maryland page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
John
3
Review of Arden Courts of Potomac
My wife is currently at Arden Courts of Potomac. The food definitely is not as good as the last facility she was at. The expense is also quite higher, and I got the idea that they're a bit...
Provider response
John, thanks for bringing your concerns to our attention. While we cannot discuss patient care in a public forum, could you please contact us on our Care Line by calling or emailing? We would like...
Memory Care
Jennifer
4
Review of Brookdale Potomac
Brookdale Potomac was fine, it was just not what I was looking for but it was good. The community is nice, the facilities were just not as quite as open and updated as some of the other ones. In...
Memory Care
Laura Nichols
5
Review of Arden Courts of Potomac
I want to give an unequivocal shout out to Arden Courts Potomac. Five years ago, when Linda’s diagnosis of dementia was given to me, I did all the reading I could, attended all the seminars I could...
Provider response
Thanks for sharing Laura. We are glad to hear that we were able to help Linda's transition into our center be a smooth one. Also that you feel our staff have been caring, supportive and good at...