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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Charlton, MD

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If your loved one needs memory care in Charlton, A Place for Mom can help. With 15 memory care facilities in Charlton, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Charlton incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Charlton memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Charlton, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Blue Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Martinsburg, Shepherdstown and Hagerstown.

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Photo of Harmony at Martinsburg
1212 Photos available
2929 Floor plans available
9.3
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60 reviews
9.3
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60 reviews
5 star
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Harmony has been a wonderful place for my mother who is a resident there. The staff is very friendly and always takes very good care of her. I would highly recommend Harmony to my friends and family
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Harmony at MartinsburgAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Martinsburg, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown
1313 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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17 reviews
9.2
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17 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Commonwealth Senior Living at HagerstownSenior Living in Hagerstown, MD“We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.”At Commonwealth Senior Living at Hagerstown, we make this pledge to our residents and families every day. We listen so we can get to know you, and with love and care, we can serve and...
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9.0
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23 reviews
9.0
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23 reviews
5 star
48%
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39%
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5 's for everything except administrative staff 4 for them. What we like the most about the community is the food quality and options, friendly staff, activities offered.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Somerford House offers general Assisted Living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Hagerstown. Staff is on duty 24 hours a day to support and guide our residents, who experience gracious living and easy access to shopping, places of worship, and medical offices. Step inside our doors to...
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9.0
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30 reviews
9.0
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30 reviews
5 star
63%
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27%
3 star
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The staff is very friendly, and understanding with people with dementia. A lot of activities during the day to keep them busy a lot of little parties and celebrations overall very nice place to have your...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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8.9
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Heritage Hills was definitely the best choice. We have nothing negative to say. The staff, services, and facilities are all exceptional. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Amid the pastoral and peaceful setting of Greencastle…We offer our residents uniquely individualized personal care services that enables independence and choice. Our comfortable family atmosphere ensures residents feel a part of daily living as a family while sharing with others who call Heritage...
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Photo of Brookdale Hagerstown
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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85 reviews
8.5
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85 reviews
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unable to rate the activities personally as our loved one was bedridden. However we saw lots of folks playing bingo, puzzles, signup for weekly outings! Based on what we saw I would rate a 5. Our loved one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our lively and vibrant senior living community in Hagerstown, Md., which provides both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, is in an elegant building that feels much like a grand hotel of the past. Offering all the conveniences of big city living, our community is surrounded by...
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6.3
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41 reviews
6.3
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41 reviews
5 star
39%
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29%
3 star
12%
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10%
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The leadership team is wonderful. A few CNAs perform their job well, but for some, I am daily writing notes for tasks that were not accomplished. Some sanitary issues are not followed for my mother's care....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Tour set up let us know. We look forward...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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6.5
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6 reviews
6.5
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6 reviews
5 star
49%
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0%
3 star
17%
2 star
17%
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after losing my wife to dementia , i was looking to scale down, fortunately in my search i found Creekside Village i couldn't be more happy with my selection . They have been extremely helpful and available...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Robinwood is a tranquil, relaxing assisted living community located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within minutes of most of the area's entertainment and shopping. As an assisted living community, we strive to provide our residents with customized care to meet their needs. Our community offers spacious...
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Photo of Shank's Personal Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My mother is at Fahrney Keedy right now. She loves everything about the community even though we are in a pandemic. She has had wonderful experience with the staff members, and getting situated. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Fahrney-Keedy Home and Village is nestled among the foothills of the picturesque Catoctin Mountains of Northern Washington County.  This 90 acre Maryland retirement community offers breathtaking vistas in all directions.  We are located just minutes from Interstates 70 or 81. As a...

Cost of memory care in Charlton, MD

The average cost of senior living in Charlton is $4,972 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middleburg, MD with an average of $4,672 per month.

Memory care costs in Charlton, MD, vs. nearby cities

Charlton, MD
$4,972/mo

Memory care costs in Charlton, MD, vs. state and national averages

Charlton, MD
$4,972/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Charlton, MD, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,972/mo

Memory care costs in Charlton, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,954/mo
Studio
$5,656/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,661/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,456/mo

Senior living costs in Charlton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Charlton, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCharlton, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$4,972/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,621/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,749/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Charlton, MD:$4,972/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Charlton, MD:$4,621/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Charlton, MD:$4,749/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Charlton, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Charlton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Charlton, MDMD stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Charlton, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Charlton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Charlton, MD$6,577/mo$6,033/mo+9.0%
Maryland$7,630/mo$7,036/mo+8.4%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Charlton, MD
2024 average cost:$6,577/mo
2023 average cost:$6,033/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,630/mo
2023 average cost:$7,036/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Charlton

Recent reviews for memory care in Charlton

The Leland of Laurel Run in Waynesboro, PA

5.0
We were welcomed from the very get go and the staff are lovely. The place is very pretty, clean and happy My Mom is adjusting really well and she wishes she had done this sooner

Brookdale Hagerstown

5.0
If I could score Brookdale 25 out of 5 I would, it's that great! They are 100% at everything they do. I have never experienced a senior living community that cares this much about the residents. The food is very satisfying, especially their holiday dinners are amazing. All of the staff in ...
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Heritage Hills Retirement Community in Greencastle, PA

5.0
The Antrim Quarters side has large rooms with kitchenettes. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We are very satisfied with all the care they provide.

Charlton review score based on 62 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 14 Charlton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Charlton review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Charlton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Charlton, MD14 facilities
8.3
Clear Spring, MD14 facilities
8.1

Review subcategories for Charlton memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 62 reviews of 14 Charlton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Charlton resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Charlton, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Charlton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charlton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charlton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Charlton memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Charlton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Charlton, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Charlton memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Charlton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Charlton, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Charlton memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Charlton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charlton, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Charlton memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Charlton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charlton, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charlton memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Charlton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charlton, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Charlton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maryland memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Charlton protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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