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Memory Care Communities in Waldorf, Maryland

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Waldorf has some of the highest memory care prices in Maryland, averaging 19.4% costlier than those in the nearby city of Salisbury and 13.3% above those in Cumberland. The city is also more expensive than Hagerstown, where rates are about $1,647 less per month. Similarly, Maryland's statewide average cost of care is 11.7% below Waldorf's, while the national norm is 24.3% cheaper.

Waldorf

$7,435

Maryland

$6,560

United States

$5,625

Hagerstown

$5,788

Cumberland

$6,560

Salisbury

$6,225

Paying for Memory Care in Waldorf

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.

Dementia care facilities in Waldorf charge about $7,435 per month.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Waldorf

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Maryland page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Maryland

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

With an average cost of $7,435 per month, memory care ranks among the most expensive senior care options in Waldorf. Older adults who aren't experiencing memory loss can consider many alternative care options depending on their needs. At $5,948 per month, assisted living provides personal assistance for about 20% less than memory care. In-home care is similarly more affordable, providing support in the senior's residence for $5,339, on average. Alternatively, seniors who need daily medical care can consider adult day health care for about $5,153 less than dementia care. Nursing homes also serve seniors who need ongoing medical support, although they're more expensive, as they offer 24/7 monitoring for frail seniors, costing about 54.2% more than dementia care.

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 Waldorf was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Washington, D.C., was used instead.

Free Memory Care Resources in Waldorf

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

What to Consider About Memory Care in Waldorf

Memory care facilities in Waldorf and throughout Maryland are regulated by the Maryland Health Care Commission. The government agency creates standards of care, health and safety codes and staff training requirements to promote a high quality of life for seniors in dementia care communities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Waldorf

 

  • Waldorf has very few physicians per capita, far less than half the national norm. However, seniors can still access specialty healthcare, including colorectal surgery, transplant procedures and treatment for adult congenital heart conditions, at the University of Maryland's Specialty Care center. Charles Regional Medical Center is also available in the nearby city of La Plata for other health services, including primary care.
  • Crime is less common in Waldorf than the national norm. Compared to nationwide statistics, violent crime rates are 18.5% lower, and property crime rates are 20.9% lower, indicating that Waldorf is generally a safe place to live. Additionally, seniors in memory care communities have added safety thanks to systems such as security cameras, motion detectors and monitored entrances.
  • Waldorf is expensive compared to the rest of Maryland, with overall living costs 3.6% above the state norm. However, this doesn't mean the cost of living is unmanageable; Maryland doesn't tax Social Security benefits, freeing up more money to cover monthly expenses, and many memory care communities have fixed rates that make budgeting easier.
  • Waldorf has some of the most pleasant weather in Maryland according to a 10-point comfort index. Summer weather is warm, but high temperatures stay comfortably below 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter sees lows dip to 27 degrees Fahrenheit, but many memory care communities prioritize indoor activities to keep residents comfortable during the colder months.
  • The air quality in Waldorf is somewhat poor, scoring 56 on a 100-point scale compared to the national norm of 58. Water quality is also lower than average at 53 compared to 55 nationally. However, dementia care facilities typically follow strict health and safety practices, which may include air and water filters to safeguard seniors' health.

 

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Waldorf

 

Waldorf 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 ourMemory Care in Maryland page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Maryland

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Memory Care

CW092

I visited this facility

Review of Harmony at Waldorf

At Harmony at Waldorf, everybody seemed positive. There are a lot of activities in the facility that my brother could participate in. That is one of the places that I've been thinking about putting...

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Memory Care

CW092

I visited this facility

Review of Angel Living

I like the fact that Angel Living looked friendly. It was like a household, like a family kind of situation. Everybody was in their little areas. The least part is, I wanted a little bit more space...

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Memory Care

James

I visited this facility

Review of Angel Living

I toured Angel Living. The facility was nice and had a nice setup. The staff was very friendly, and knowledgeable, and showed me around everything. They had safety precautions on the doors.

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