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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Willow Grove, MD

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Photo of Peregrine SalisburyCommunity card badge
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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67 reviews
9.8
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67 reviews
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Staff are incredibly friendly and engaged. Food was good. Room was excellent. Any small issues were addressed very quickly during my mom's stay. Would absolutely have her stay there again.
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.
Located in historic Salisbury, MD, near the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional medial center, Peregrine Senior Living at Salisbury is your premier choice for a modern lifestyle that is as engaging and inspiring as it is relaxing. Whether you are interested in independent living, assisted living or...
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Salisbury
1010 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.9
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31 reviews
8.9
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31 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
35%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
10%
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I am very impressed. I had a question and the director came to my cottage to provide the answer. Love the personal attention and care. The people in independent living are very friendly. It has been a really...
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.
Sterling Care Harbor Point is an assisted living and memory care community located in the city of Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. Our exquisite community is well placed in the region on the head of Wicomico River. The river offers many sights to see and activities to engage in. Thus,...
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Photo of Gull Creek Senior Living Community
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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51 reviews
8.5
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51 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
29%
3 star
18%
2 star
8%
1 star
12%
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Nice facility and food is good. They have a nice apartment and activities. Aid staff is good but there are lapses at times. My mom walks the nice garden often.
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.
Discover a senior living community with a family atmosphere and small town ambiance. Gull Creek offers residents and their families a relaxed environment and a variety of retirement lifestyle offerings on a rental basis; Assisted Living apartments to a safe and secure Memory Care...
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66 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.0
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7 reviews
8.0
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7 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
43%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
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The staff is caring and attentive, creating a warm and welcoming environment. The community offers comfortable gathering spaces where residents can relax, socialize, and participate in activities. There are...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at the Eastern Shore has long been the area’spremier choice for retirement living for over 50 years. Our residents livecomfortably in the historic village of Onancock in their choice of a studio or one-bedroom suites. Residents enjoy three levels of care within the same...
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1313 Photos available
7.2
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37 reviews
7.2
Review score
37 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
32%
3 star
5%
2 star
3%
1 star
11%
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The facility is very nice and secure. Amy Nealon in their leasing office is AMAZING! She is the face of the facility and does a wonderful job communicating and connecting with everyone. She is incredibly...
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.
Lakeside Assisted Living at Mallard Landing is a well established retirement community centrally located in Salisbury, Maryland. We can provide you or your loved one with a worry-free lifestyle while not sacrificing privacy or independence.  Our spacious apartments and variety of...
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9.2
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29 reviews
9.2
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29 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
21%
3 star
0%
2 star
3%
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Clean, efficient, well-liked by residents, lots of activities. Meals can be hit-or-miss (quality / quantity). I found something from the county about reassessment for taxes.
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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit. With on-site licensed nurses only steps away, 24 hours a...
7.9
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18 reviews
7.9
Review score
18 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
26%
3 star
16%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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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.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living. We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area. Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses only steps away, 24...
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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes the...
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.
If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...
Photo of Catered Living at Ocean Pines
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.
1. Independent Living- 1&2 bedroom apartments in 3 story newly constructed building 6 miles from the ocean.  Ocean Pines offers outdoor recreational activities such as golf and  nature  trails.   2. Assisted Living- in the style of a bed and breakfast. Ocean...
Photo of Peach Tree Acres
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.

Cost of memory care in Willow Grove, MD

The average cost of senior living in Willow Grove is $7,309 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pocomoke City, MD with an average of $7,309 per month.

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

Willow Grove, MD
$7,309/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,309/mo

Memory care costs in Willow Grove, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,782/mo
Studio
$8,013/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,242/mo

Senior living costs in Willow Grove 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: Willow Grove, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWillow Grove, MDMarylandU.S.
Memory Care$7,309/mo$8,003/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,501/mo$6,951/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,870/mo$4,117/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Willow Grove, MD:$7,309/mo
Maryland:$8,003/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Willow Grove, MD:$6,501/mo
Maryland:$6,951/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Willow Grove, MD:$3,870/mo
Maryland:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Willow Grove

Recent reviews for memory care in Willow Grove

Gull Creek Senior Living Community in Berlin, MD

4.1
We chose Gull Creek because of the genuine friendliness of the everybody that we interacted with. They just revamped most of the administrative staff members, but as far as the everyday staff, they are great. The rooms sizes are adequate for what the needs are. I would love to see them take the ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Salisbury

4.9
My husband stayed for 14 days. I was nervous about leaving him at first but the staff made him feel extremely comfortable. I had family members visit him when I was away and each one stated that he was in good spirits each time they visited.

Peregrine Salisbury

5.0
The staff are very willing to help. The facility is very clean, the rooms are very spacious and clean. The activities person ([name removed]) does a great job keeping us informed about [name removed] participation. The nurse keeps us informed about any issues [name removed] may be having.

Willow Grove review score based on 65 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 65 reviews of 2 Willow Grove memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Willow Grove 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

Willow Grove review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Willow Grove, MD2 facilities
8.3
Salisbury, MD0 facilities
7.6
Pocomoke City, MD9 facilities

Willow Grove memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willow Grove memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willow Grove, 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 Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Willow Grove, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.9%
56.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.2%
42.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.4%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
95%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.3%
63%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.4%
24.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.5%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.3%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.1%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willow Grove, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
65.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.9%
39.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.7%
61.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willow Grove, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.1%
38.6%
No sugar
No sugar
48.5%
35.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
45%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willow Grove, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
32.5%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.4%
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willow Grove, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.8%
39.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.6%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.1%
24.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.6%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
44.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.9%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
33.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.9%
30.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
40.8%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.9%
39.7%
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State regulations for memory care in Willow Grove

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 Willow Grove protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peregrine Salisbury, Commonwealth Senior Living at Salisbury and Gull Creek Senior Living Community are the top-rated memory care facilities near Willow Grove, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 13 memory care facilities near Willow Grove, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Willow Grove, Maryland is Peregrine Salisbury. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 13 memory care facilities near you in Willow Grove, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Willow Grove, 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 Willow Grove, 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 Willow Grove, Maryland ranges from $2500 to $18500. The average Memory Care cost in Willow Grove, Maryland is $7,309. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Willow Grove, Maryland typically starts at $2500. 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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