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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Willow Grove, MD

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If your loved one needs memory care in Willow Grove, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in Willow Grove, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Peregrine Salisbury
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.7
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63 reviews
9.7
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63 reviews
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I would recommend to others! Peregrine will not disappoint. It felt like home! People could not have been nicer or more welcoming!
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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1010 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.9
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27 reviews
8.9
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27 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
33%
3 star
7%
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[name removed] was stellar and helped me tremendously. I can honestly say, "she showed me the way to find my wife a senior memory care unit" she is wonderful and I owe her my thanks. Everyone should use a...
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 Commonwealth Senior Living at the Eastern Shore
66 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.5
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6 reviews
8.5
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6 reviews
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I've found the staff to be very attentive to my sister and, she has been adjusting very well to her new surroundings. I was familiar with the facility when it was The Heritage. I actually think this is the...
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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Photo of Gull Creek Senior Living Community
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.1
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43 reviews
8.1
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43 reviews
5 star
28%
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28%
3 star
21%
2 star
9%
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Staff are core experienced and attentive. Must be prepared for assessments of basic mobility to support everyday physical activity. From these assessments, the cost of care will be determined. This cost 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.
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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Photo of Lakeside Assisted Living At Mallard Landing
1313 Photos available
7.8
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34 reviews
7.8
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34 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
35%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
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12%
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What we like the most about the community is that It doesn't smell bad. Staff is friendly and really seem to care. They know [name removed]. Food is very good.
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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8.0
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25 reviews
8.0
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25 reviews
5 star
72%
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20%
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2 star
4%
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I would say 5's in all with 4 in food. She says sometimes they have to send food back for one reason or another. WE would absolutely recommend Brandywine Fenwick Island to other families based on 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.
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...
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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...
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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.
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...
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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.
7.0
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15 reviews
7.0
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15 reviews
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The observant and caring nature of the aides/caregivers. The caregivers treat all residents as individuals and cater to their needs as individuals. They know each resident as a person and treat them with...
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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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 $5,330 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pocomoke City, MD with an average of $5,300 per month.

Memory care costs in Willow Grove, MD, vs. nearby cities

Willow Grove, MD
$5,330/mo
$5,562/mo

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

Willow Grove, MD
$5,330/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,330/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,312/mo
Studio
$5,746/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,623/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,175/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/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$5,330/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,879/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,955/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Willow Grove, MD:$5,330/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Willow Grove, MD:$4,879/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Willow Grove, MD:$3,955/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Willow Grove, MD, over time

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

Willow Grove, MDMD stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Willow Grove, MD

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Willow Grove 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
Willow Grove, MD$6,876/mo$6,608/mo+4.1%
Maryland$6,862/mo$6,646/mo+3.2%
National$5,957/mo$5,713/mo+4.3%
Willow Grove, MD
2024 average cost:$6,876/mo
2023 average cost:$6,608/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$6,862/mo
2023 average cost:$6,646/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,957/mo
2023 average cost:$5,713/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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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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Peregrine Salisbury

4.4
I would recommend Atria Salisbury to others for their loved ones. The staff is very friendly, caring, and willing to assist the family and residents. The community works well with hospice, and the care they have been able to provide has been good. Due to the pandemic the community didn't ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at the Eastern Shore in Onancock, VA

4.6
They've been wonderful (despite my mother's inability to come to terms that she is where she needs to be. When it comes to the cleanliness I have no complaints. The staff members are angels. I probably should knock off one half point, but that would be unfair because they are understaffed. And ...
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Willow Grove review score based on 59 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 59 reviews of 11 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

8.3
Willow Grove, MD11 facilities
8.5
Pocomoke City, MD11 facilities
8.4
Snow Hill, MD15 facilities

Review subcategories for Willow Grove 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 59 reviews of 11 Willow Grove memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Willow Grove 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.
Willow Grove, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
3.1
3.9
Staff
3.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
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*Learn more about cost details

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
72.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
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
72.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
63.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
90.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
90.9%
74%
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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
72.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
27.1%
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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
27.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
51%
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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
27.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
23.3%
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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
36.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
47.2%
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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.
Learn about Maryland memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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