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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sams Creek, MD

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If your loved one needs memory care in Sams Creek, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Sams Creek, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of The Terraces at Westminster
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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42 reviews
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They are so good there. Very attentive. It's clean, doesn't smell. They have activities throughout the day to help keep my mother in law distracted and busy. She is settling in very well. The best part is...
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 Terraces at Westminster is an assisted living and memory care community in Westminster, Maryland.For more detailed information about amenities, features and services, or to schedule an appointment, please call us.
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66 Floor plans available
8.7
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The Lorien staff were great along with the facility and clinical staff. I don’t think my Dad was too crazy about the food there but his appetite was not that great either. My only issue was with their 3rd...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Lorien Mt. Airy is conveniently located near the junction of Carroll, Frederick, Montgomery and Howard Counties. We are uniquely positioned to serve area residents who want to live in a compassionate community that encourages self-direction and independence while providing assistance when...
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It is pricey but they provide a tremendous amount of services, we would absolutely 100% recommend this community to others
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.
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The nursing service at Brightview Westminster Ridge needs improving. Mom is diabetic and was not receiving her medication. So we had to put our foot down with the staff on this matter. We had several...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Tucked handsomely into countryside, yet close to every metro-area convenience and historic downtown Westminster, Brightview Westminster Ridge brings all the right things together for vibrant, value-filled senior living. The only full-service, rental retirement community in Carroll County, the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Sams Creek, MD

The average cost of senior living in Sams Creek is $5,294 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Windsor, MD with an average of $4,971 per month.

Memory care costs in Sams Creek, MD, vs. nearby cities

Sams Creek, MD
$5,294/mo

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

Sams Creek, MD
$5,294/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,294/mo

Memory care costs in Sams Creek, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,845/mo
Studio
$6,358/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,560/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,695/mo

Senior living costs in Sams Creek 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: Sams Creek, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSams Creek, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$5,294/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,740/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,916/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Sams Creek, MD:$5,294/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Sams Creek, MD:$4,740/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Sams Creek, MD:$3,916/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Sams Creek, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Sams Creek 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 Sams Creek, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Sams Creek 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
Sams Creek, MD$10,320/mo$12,320/mo-16.2%
Maryland$6,278/mo$6,291/mo-0.2%
National$5,566/mo$5,509/mo+1.0%
Sams Creek, MD
2024 average cost:$10,320/mo
2023 average cost:$12,320/mo
Percent change:-16.2%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,278/mo
2023 average cost:$6,291/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,566/mo
2023 average cost:$5,509/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about memory care in Sams Creek

Recent reviews for memory care in Sams Creek

HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick

5.0
My experience at Heartfields was excellent! I couldn’t have placed [name removed] in a more caring, professional environment. I would recommend Heartfields to anyone. It was a difficult time for me and they made it easier on a daily basis to continue to help [name removed]

Comfort Care in Fairfield, PA

5.0
Having to find placement for a loved one was a "Daunting" task. We looked at many options elsewhere and were mortified by what we saw! There entire staff have been exceptional! Kind, caring, and professional! we can clearly see their excellence..... They go above and beyond. Food, fantastic! ...
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New Life Healthy Living in Windsor Mill, MD

4.0
I've heard mostly good things from my loved ones. The staff have been very personable and attentive, and my grandmother says she likes it here.

Sams Creek memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sams Creek memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sams Creek, 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 Sams Creek 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 Sams Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sams Creek, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
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
57.1%
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
57.1%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sams Creek 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 Sams Creek Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sams Creek, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sams Creek 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 Sams Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sams Creek, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Sams Creek 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 Sams Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sams Creek, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
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 Sams Creek 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 Sams Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sams Creek, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Sams Creek

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