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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shookstown, MD

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If your loved one needs memory care in Shookstown, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Shookstown, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Sunrise of Frederick
1111 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.4
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The care staff is excellent and admin listens to any concerns. My dad was only there for 3 months, but he made some friends, loved his care providers, and loved his room.
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.
Sunrise of Frederick is an assisted living community in Frederick, Maryland, located just blocks from The Golden Mile (Route 40 west). Sunrise of Frederick is nestled in a suburban, convenient setting. We pride ourselves in our experience in Frederick County with nearly 15 years serving seniors...
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Photo of Somerford House and Place Frederick
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I have been very pleased with how responsive they are to my questions and in the way they have facilitated this difficult life transition. I would recommend to others.
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 Place - Frederick is our Alzheimer's Assisted Living community, and is on the same campus as Somerford House - Frederick, our Assisted Living community. Both properties are owned by Five Star Senior Living and located on the same campus. Somerford Place offers assisted living...
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9.4
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Our family’s experience with Tranquillity of Fredericktowne has been very positive. From the beginning, the staff demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and genuine concern for my stepfather’s well-being....
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.
Conveniently located right off of Interstate 70 and Route 15 in Frederick, Tranquility possesses breathtaking views of both the Catoctin and Sugarloaf mountains. The beautifully landscaped grounds include flower and vegetable gardens maintained by our own residents. Our walking path around our...
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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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Spring Arbor and Homewood were our top two choices. SA had availability when we needed it. Have had some issues with the "bulk account" for TV, which is included in the cost and provided by Comcast. The...
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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Photo of HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick
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The staff was very helpful and stayed in contact with me, I live in Montana. When I first went there couldn't believe how clean and new it looked. Room was very nice and clean. I visited Dad every day when I...
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 HeartFields, A Five Star Senior Living Community! Located in the Dearbought neighborhood, our beautiful, home-like, community, you will find 24-hour licensed nursing, dedicated caregivers, a secure dementia / Alzheimer's area, individual care plans, an on-site team of professionals,...
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The staff is very friendly and welcomed my parents. The facility is beautifully furnished and so clean being it's only 2 years old. Shortly after the move-in the management company changed, and although the...
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.
Tucked into the exclusive Worman’s Mill Village off Route 26 and Monocacy Boulevard in Frederick, Maryland, Village Crossing at Worman's Mill is a beautiful new Assisted Living and Memory Care residence with private rental apartments that keep you close to the charm and bustling activity of the...
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My mom has been a resident at Country Meadows for 3 months. She came here following several hospitalizations and 2 stays in a rehab center. Her illness left her weak and no longer able to perform her own...
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.
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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.
Odyssey Assisted Living at Montevue is an assisted living community located in a quiet, unique and upscale neighborhood in Frederick, MD. It is a world-class memory care community living designed to assist residents to remain social, while enjoying the things that they loved doing before their...
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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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Cost of memory care in Shookstown, MD

The average cost of senior living in Shookstown is $5,766 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union Bridge, MD with an average of $5,052 per month.

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

Shookstown, MD
$5,766/mo
$5,865/mo

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

Shookstown, MD
$5,766/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,766/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,067/mo
Studio
$6,868/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,579/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,695/mo

Senior living costs in Shookstown 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: Shookstown, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShookstown, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$5,766/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,211/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,490/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Shookstown, MD:$5,766/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shookstown, MD:$5,211/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Shookstown, MD:$4,490/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Shookstown, MD, over time

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

Shookstown, MDMD stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Shookstown, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shookstown 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
Shookstown, MD$6,939/mo$6,418/mo+8.1%
Maryland$7,416/mo$6,661/mo+11.3%
National$6,308/mo$5,864/mo+7.6%
Shookstown, MD
2024 average cost:$6,939/mo
2023 average cost:$6,418/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$7,416/mo
2023 average cost:$6,661/mo
Percent change:+11.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,308/mo
2023 average cost:$5,864/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Shookstown

Recent reviews for memory care in Shookstown

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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Morningside House of Leesburg

4.6
A great place for most elderly with a fabulous staff that really cares about the people. The food is excellent and they have great activities. Would recommend for your loved one, if they are high-functioning.

Shookstown review score based on 54 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 9 Shookstown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shookstown 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

Shookstown review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Shookstown, MD9 facilities
8.9
Frederick, MD10 facilities
8.9
Middletown, MD10 facilities

Review subcategories for Shookstown 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 54 reviews of 9 Shookstown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shookstown 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.
Shookstown, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.8
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Shookstown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shookstown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shookstown, 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 Shookstown 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 Shookstown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shookstown, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
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
77.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
77.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
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 Shookstown 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 Shookstown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shookstown, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shookstown 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 Shookstown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shookstown, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
44.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Shookstown 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 Shookstown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shookstown, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shookstown 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 Shookstown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shookstown, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Shookstown

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Frederick, Somerford House and Place Frederick and Tranquillity at Fredericktowne are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shookstown, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 10 memory care facilities near Shookstown, Maryland. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Shookstown, Maryland is Sunrise of Montgomery Village. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 10 memory care facilities near you in Shookstown, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shookstown, 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 Shookstown, 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 Shookstown, Maryland ranges from $160 to $9476. The average Memory Care cost in Shookstown, Maryland is $5,766. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Shookstown, Maryland typically starts at $160. 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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