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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Appleton, MD
If your loved one needs memory care in Appleton, A Place for Mom can help. With 15 memory care facilities in Appleton, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Appleton incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Appleton memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Appleton, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forest Park, Kentmere and Buttonwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Newark, Glen Mills and Wilmington.
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8.6
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I would rate all of the categories a 5. Abbey Manor of Elkton community has given my mother back her laugh. She feels secure there. The staff is exceptionally thoughtful. Based on the experience we have had...
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.
Abbey Manor is designed to make our residents feel at home. In two buildings housing 16 residents each,, a cozy, enclosed porch leads into a large and attractively-appointed atrium-style living area. The home-cooking scents emanating from the open kitchen entice everyone into the Dining Room for...
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9.2
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6 reviews
Everyone is super friendly. Like that independent & assisted living is mixed, not separated. There is not enough community space for bingo, crafts, cards, etc. there is no large community room.
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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8.5
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59 reviews
My father was previously a resident at Somerford House and Place of Newark and we were very pleased with everything about the facility. Unfortunately my father passed away recently, but he enjoyed his time...
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 House offers general assisted living on a beautifully landscaped campus in Newark, Delaware. Centrally located the surrounding community offers easy access to downtown Newark, local shopping districts, Christiana Hospital and Interstate 95. Step inside our doors to discover a lovely,...
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8.4
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21 reviews
The family is very happy with Millcroft Living thus far. My mother-in-law is doing well there. Staff has been competent and friendly. Millcroft administration made her transition go smoothly.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Serving the Newark community for over 35 years, Millcroft Living is truly the cornerstone of senior living. The campus offers a full continuum of residential options making it a smart choice for an active, life. You're invited to see the Independent living apartment homes, Licensed Assisted...
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8.2
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66 reviews
The staff is friendly and very helpful. The facility is very clean. They offer multiple activities and make sure everyone feels included. They foster resident friendships and welcome new people with open...
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.
Paramount Senior Living is a senior living community offering both assisted living and memory care in Newark, Delaware. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood with access to many nearby activities and amenities. Residents can enjoy shopping at nearby shopping centers, excursions to...
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3.0
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9 reviews
Pretty expensive. Assisted living has concerts for activities, for memory care the activities vary. Food is delicious, we have eaten there several times and its amazing. They have a chef that went to a great...
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.
The Newest Retirement Community in Hockessin! The Suites at The Summit, our assisted living community complete with The Compass Memory Care community opened in Summer 2015. A Community Built with YOU in Mind Our staff is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year, for completion of personal care along with...
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7 reviews
I would rate Jenner's Pond highly in all areas. The food is especially excellent. Many people here say one of the things that appealed to them was the friendliness of the community.
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.
The historic community of West Grove, Pennsylvania, provides an excellent opportunity for Jenner's Pond to relax and enjoy life in an idyllic setting. Full of historic charm and natural beauty, West Grove offers outstanding amenities to suit a variety of personal tastes and requirements. West...
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7.0
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29 reviews
We chose Brookdale Hockessin because of the location, the cost, the smaller size of the facility and the overall family-type atmosphere. They do their very best to give residents a happy, comfortable and...
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.
Go do the things you love and let us help with the rest.Here at our assisted living community in Hockessin, Delaware, you get to redefine your independence, pursue your passions and live your life your way. Whether that’s connecting with new friends or trying something new like meditation, you...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Newark Manor Nursing Home is an intermediate care facility with twenty four hour a day professional nursing care located on W. Main Street in Newark, Delaware. We have been in business since 1964. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our staff and the homelike environment we provide.We are...
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6 reviews
It's a great community, very easy to communicate with. If you have questions, they'll answer them. Everyone has been nice to my loved one as far as I know. They've done a wonderful job. They're very...
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.
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of memory care in Appleton, MD
The average cost of senior living in Appleton is $5,308 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North East, MD with an average of $4,941 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Appleton
Recent reviews for memory care in Appleton
Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville
4.9
Only been at HH for slightly over a year but have found all the nurses and staff to be very friendly and helpful, always willing lend me a helping hand when I need it.
I enjoy the many little features that are provided, which are not provided in other living environments. Every week a new ...
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Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC in Coatesville, PA
4.5
My mother has lived at Freedom Village since 1999, first in a beautiful condo, next in Assisted Living and finally in Skilled Care for the last 5 years. She is now 96 years old, legally blind, hard of hearing, and has advanced dementia. She spends most of her time in a wheelchair and is happy ...
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The Residence at Chadds Ford in Glen Mills, PA
5.0
I would definitely recommend this community. It is brand new and extremely clean. The community has everything my mom needs. The staff is very friendly, kind, and attentive. The communication is great and they have built a relationship with us.
Appleton review score based on 41 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 13 Appleton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Appleton 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
Appleton review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Appleton 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 41 reviews of 13 Appleton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Appleton 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.Appleton, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.4
Meals & dining
3.6
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.5
4.0
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Appleton memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Appleton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Appleton, 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 Appleton 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 Appleton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Appleton, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Appleton 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 Appleton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Appleton, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Appleton 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 Appleton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Appleton, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Appleton 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 Appleton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Appleton, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Appleton 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 Appleton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Appleton, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Foulk Living, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Harrison Senior Living Of Coatesville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Appleton, Maryland. See full list of communities.
There are 15 memory care facilities near Appleton, Maryland. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Appleton, Maryland are Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Lorelton. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 15 memory care facilities near you in Appleton, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Appleton, 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 Appleton, 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 Appleton, Maryland ranges from $151 to $15070. The average Memory Care cost in Appleton, Maryland is $5,308. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Appleton, Maryland typically starts at $151. 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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