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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dynard, MD

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2020 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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79 reviews
9.6
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79 reviews
5 star
55%
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24%
3 star
13%
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4%
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After our mother passed away, we wanted a place that was comfortable, safe, and clean for him to live. This place is all of that. He has a one bedroom apartment with plenty of space. They serve great meals...
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.
The Morningside House of Saint Charles, located in Waldorf, Maryland welcomes you. Our premier apartment-style accommodations allow every resident to be in control of their lives, even while we offer a variety of care services designed to meet every need. We believe that a sense of independence...
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9.5
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42 reviews
9.5
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42 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
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5%
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10%
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The sense of community at The Charleston is palpable. My great aunt has formed meaningful friendships, and the staff works really hard to cultivate a family-like atmosphere. Special events and outings...
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.
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8.6
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18 reviews
8.6
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5 star
55%
4 star
28%
3 star
6%
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0%
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The staff at the facility seem caring and professional. My mother, who is experiencing the early stages of dementia, seems to be well taking care of and managing well. If and when her dementia progresses,...
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.
Discovery Commons at Wildewood is an assisted living community located in California, St. Mary's County, Maryland. This is natures paradise, surrounded by lush bushes and wildlife our community has a resort feel with a very clean, comfortable atmosphere.We are a very active community which also...
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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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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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, 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.
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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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Cost of memory care in Dynard, MD

The average cost of senior living in Dynard is $4,873 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leonardtown, MD with an average of $6,126 per month.

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

Dynard, MD
$4,873/mo

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

Dynard, MD
$4,873/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,873/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,435/mo
Studio
$5,596/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,926/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,800/mo

Senior living costs in Dynard 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: Dynard, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDynard, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$4,873/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,308/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,004/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Dynard, MD:$4,873/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Dynard, MD:$5,308/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Dynard, MD:$3,004/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Dynard, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dynard 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Dynard, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dynard 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
Dynard, MD$6,623/mo$7,103/mo-6.8%
Maryland$6,785/mo$6,509/mo+4.2%
National$5,906/mo$5,644/mo+4.6%
Dynard, MD
2024 average cost:$6,623/mo
2023 average cost:$7,103/mo
Percent change:-6.8%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,785/mo
2023 average cost:$6,509/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,906/mo
2023 average cost:$5,644/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dynard

Recent reviews for memory care in Dynard

Discovery Commons at Wildewood in California, MD

4.6
It's the best facility within a 100 miles. The staff is helpful and friendly. She enjoys the food somedays and others not so much. I think it will get better as they just changed the chef. This is a locked memory unit. They provide exercise, sing a long, puzzles and field trips for their ...
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Morningside House of St Charles in Waldorf, MD

5.0
I was very pleased with Morningside House of St. Charles. The staff was professional but caring friendly. They really took care of my mom in a loving manner. I love Morningside House of St. Charles. The entire staff that cared for my mom became my new family and we would recommend them to other ...
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The Charleston Senior Community in Waldorf, MD

4.8
I have found The Charleston to be a very responsive and proactive community. They are very good at communicating with families. I have had no issues. The food is hit or miss. My mom is a bit of a picky eater. Room sizes are good.

Dynard review score based on 46 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 7 Dynard memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dynard 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

Dynard review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Dynard, MD7 facilities
8.6
Leonardtown, MD117 facilities
8.7
Eagle Harbor, MD231 facilities

Review subcategories for Dynard 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 46 reviews of 7 Dynard memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dynard 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.
Dynard, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.3
Care services
4.2
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.8
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Dynard memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dynard memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dynard, 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 Dynard 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 Dynard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dynard, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
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
71.4%
73.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
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 Dynard 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 Dynard Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dynard, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dynard 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 Dynard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dynard, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
71.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.9%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Dynard 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 Dynard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dynard, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dynard 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 Dynard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dynard, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Dynard

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 Dynard protect seniors.
Learn about Maryland memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside House of St Charles, The Charleston Senior Community and Discovery Commons at Wildewood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dynard, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Dynard, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Dynard, Maryland is Morningside House of St Charles. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Dynard, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dynard, Maryland, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Dynard, Maryland, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Dynard, Maryland ranges from $84 to $16500. The average Memory Care cost in Dynard, Maryland is $4,873. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dynard, Maryland typically starts at $84. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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