Memory Care in Baltimore
There are 428 Memory Care Facilities in Baltimore, MD.
Memory Care Baltimore, MD
428 Memory Care facilities are located in the city of Baltimore, Maryland and can accommodate the memory care needs of your Loved One. In Baltimore, depending on its residents’ care needs, these Baltimore Memory Care facilities provide daily nutritional meals, bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management, dementia and Alzheimer’s care and more.
Also, these 428 Memory Care in Baltimore can provide Seniors with family dining rooms, activity rooms, wellness programs, beauty salons, furnished rooms, outings, religious activities and much more.
When Do Older Adults Suffering From Alzheimer’s in Baltimore Need Memory Care?
Aging Older Adults typically need this type of long term, memory care in Maryland when it is unsafe to live by themselves at home, they have a tendency to wander out of their home, or they need assistance with their ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). This can include showering, bathing, dressing, eating, medication management and more.
Residents in these types of memory care facilities in Baltimore are diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. However, depending on the memory care facility, there can also be independent or assisted living residents living in the home or community.
Types of Memory Care Facilities in Baltimore
The size of a memory care facility in Baltimore can vary from a small, residential residential memory care homes to a large, resort style community with a secure memory wing.
A. Small Memory Care Residential Homes
Description and Size
Small, Residential Memory Care Homes in Baltimore can accommodate residents suffering from memory loss and are diagnosed with Dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, etc.). These memory care facilities are regular residential homes in your local neighborhood that have been converted to care for 6 to 10 senior residents. These care homes are licensed by Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Health Care Quality and permitted by the City of Baltimore.
Types of Residents
Memory Care Residents in these residential, memory care homes prefer a “home-like” intimate setting that they are used to at home. While there are many small, residential memory care homes in Baltimore that provide activities, pet and music therapy, fitness programs, games such as Suduko, crossword puzzles and more. These Alzheimer’s residents in Baltimore prefer to be with a smaller group of seniors. If your Love One has a tendency to wander, first check with the facility owner or administrator to review their resident safety protocol and procedure. Since safety is their number one priority, you may want to compare with other care homes in Baltimore, MD or also consider a large community with a secured Memory Wing.
Caregiver to Resident Ratio
With the smaller facility size and lower number of Memory Care residents, the Caregiver-to-Resident Ratio in a Baltimore Board and Care is 1 Caregiver for every 2 to 3 residents.
B. Large Memory Care Communities
Description and Size
Large Memory Care Communities in Baltimore will look like a large resort or hotel with 50 to 200 residents. These care facilities will usually be located in commercially zoned areas and are also regulated by Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Health Care Quality. These large memory care facilities can also have a secure Memory Wing that can keep residents suffering from Alzheimer’s safe from wandering.
Some nationally recognized Memory Care Communities that may be in Baltimore or nearby are familiar names like Silverado Senior Living, Sunrise Senior Living, Brookdale Senior Living, Pacifica Senior Living, Atria Senior Living, Oakmont Assisted Living & Memory Care, Enlivant Senior Living, Belmont Village Senior Living, Senior Lifestyle, Holiday Retirement, and Five Star Senior Living to name a few.
Types of Residents
Alzheimer’s residents in a Baltimore Memory Care Community will typically prefer a large community due to the daily schedule of activities, higher levels of socialization with other residents, chef prepared meals, music and pet therapy, music and art classes, fitness classes, puzzle games (Sudoku and crossword puzzles) and regular outings.
Caregiver to Resident Ratio
Due to the large size of the facility and higher number of residents, the typical Caregiver-to-Resident Ratio in Baltimore, MD can go from 1 Caregiver for every 6 to 12 residents.
Memory Care Costs in Baltimore
The average cost of Memory Care in Baltimore is $7,000 per month (source: Genworth Financial). Whether your loved one prefers a small residential care home or a large Alzheimer’s care community, the lowest Dementia Care starts at is $5,000 and can go as high as $15,000 depending on the Memory Care needs. To find out what factors play a part of the monthly cost, Click Here.
Paying for Memory Care
Paying for Memory Care in Baltimore can be done through a variety of ways. Most Memory Care residents and families pay for memory care out of pocket or also called “Private Pay.” Other methods of paying for Alzheimer’s Care is through Long Term Care Insurance, Veteran’s Aid and family members.
Medicare covers some parts of Memory Care in Baltimore. Some examples include inpatient stays at a skilled nursing facility, home health care, and medically necessary diagnostic tests. Additionally, people living in Baltimore with dementia / Memory Care may be eligible for specific Medicare plans that are tailored to their specific needs.
For more details and options on how you can pay for Memory Care, Click Here.
Maryland Licensing
The 428 Memory Care Facilities in Baltimore are licensed, inspected and regulated by the Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Health Care Quality. Their responsibilities are to have the administrators currently licensed, inspect the Alzheimer’s Care facility before it opens, ensure the facility is operating up to standards and the residents are receiving good memory care.
We encourage you to browse through our Memory Care Listings in Baltimore to help you narrow down your options and save time. For more free information regarding Memory Care options and pricing in Baltimore, please contact 877.523.6523 and a Memory Care representative will be more than happy to help you.
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Emerald Estates Senior Living Community
Emerald Estates Senior Living Community is a beautiful Memory Care facility that is committed to improving each resident’s quality of life. This is done through the dedication of the care staff at Emerald Estates Senior Living Community. The staff is determined in providing the highest-levels of ...
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Tudor Heights Senior Living
Tudor Heights Senior Living is a Memory Care community conveniently located in the peaceful neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland on 7218 Park Heights Ave.. Tudor Heights Senior Living is licensed by the State of Maryland to provide Memory Care care for the elderly for up to 64 senior residents. This...
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Brown Park
Brown Park is a Memory Care community located in Baltimore,MD and assists residents in need of help with activities of daily living. Brown Park provides personalized care and attention to their senior residents in a comfortable and safe environment. Brown Park is licensed by the state of Maryland ...
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Woodbine Manor, Inc.
Woodbine Manor, Inc. is a Memory Care community located in Baltimore,MD and assists residents in need of help with activities of daily living. Woodbine Manor, Inc. provides personalized care and attention to their senior residents in a comfortable and safe environment. Woodbine Manor, Inc. is lice...
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Burris Home Care
Burris Home Care’s mission is to provide excellent care in a safe, respectful and compassionate manner. The goal of Burris Home Care is to enrich and improve the quality of life for their elderly residents. Burris Home Care is a Memory Care community, located in Baltimore, Maryland on 1436 ...
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Wright Place (The)
Wright Place (The) is a Memory Care community located on 2542 Arunah Avenue in a peaceful neighborhood in the city of Baltimore. 4 residents are allowed in this small care community and it is licensed by the state of Maryland. Wright Place (The) offers personalized care and assistance with daily ...
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By His Grace Assisted Living, LLC
By His Grace Assisted Living, Llc is licensed by the State of Maryland to operate as a 4-bed care community for the elderly. By His Grace Assisted Living, Llc is a small care community that is conveniently located in the peaceful neighborhood on 5509 Belle Vista Avenue in Baltimore, MD. This care ...
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C & L Quality Care III
C & L Quality Care Iii is a beautiful Memory Care facility that is committed to improving each resident’s quality of life. This is done through the dedication of the care staff at C & L Quality Care Iii. The staff is determined in providing the highest-levels of senior care services possible. ...
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C & L Quality Home Care I
C & L Quality Home Care I is a care community for the elderly located in a neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. This Memory Care facility has made a difference in the lives of their residents and their families for years. C & L Quality Home Care I looks at every detail to ensure that their residen...
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Angels & Blessings Assisted Living
Angels & Blessings Assisted Living is a Memory Care community conveniently located in the peaceful neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland on 5913 Charles Street. Angels & Blessings Assisted Living is licensed by the State of Maryland to provide Memory Care care for the elderly for up to 3 senior resid...