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

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My mother has dementia and requires a lot of attention, but she is still very functional. We have moved her there a few months ago and we are extremely please with the entire environment. The staff is...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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Overall I think they do a good job at Woodbine. The facility itself is a bit worn down, but they keep it very clean and nice looking. The care staff here are all very friendly and professional. They seem to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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My father moved into the Hermitage in early Sept 2018. We couldn't be more happy. I was looking for a place for my Dad and after talking to [name removed] I basically stopped my search. She was so lovely and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Northern Virginia, the Hermitage is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering various levels of care and services that promote an independent lifestyle regardless of needs. A not-for-profit community, owned and operated by Virginia United...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Since 1995, Kenwood Care has managed four Howard County assisted living homes with two in Fulton, one in Dayton, and one in Laurel. Each location is in a beautiful residential setting and features:UNPARALLELED ROUND THE CLOCK CARE -2.5-to-1 resident-to-caregiver ratio (3x higher than state...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
Caritas House Assisted Living is part of the Jenkins Senior Living Community, a long-standing senior community set on a scenic hill overlooking Baltimore. It is a 60-unit studio apartment community located just off the freeway, next to a hospital.The mental, physical and spiritual well being of...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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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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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.
    At the Sylvestery, we believe that for those with dementia, every moment of the day is an opportunity to experience meaning and comfort. EVERY MOMENT COUNTS is the philosophy behind the specialized interactive programs to provide cognitive and physical engagement to 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.
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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.
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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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My 86 year old mother was at Chesterbrook Residences for 9 month before she died peacefully in her sleep from heart problems. She loved Chesterbrook Residences, her apartment, the people there who became...
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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.
Chesterbrook ResidencesChesterfield Residences is an assisted living community located in Falls Church, VA in Fairfax County and home to just over 12,000 people. Falls Church is a busy city close to D.C., with lots of great stores, shopping and activities. Residents will enjoy going out to...
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The Kensington is very pricy. We moved mom in anyway for the activities. There was an adjustment period, and some care management changes that needed to be made. However, after one month we are on the right...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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 Shady Oaks, MD

The average cost of senior living in Shady Oaks is $6,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesapeake Beach, MD with an average of $6,327 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shady Oaks, MD vs. nearby cities

Shady Oaks, MD
$6,610/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shady Oaks, MD vs. the state and national average

Shady Oaks, MD
$6,610/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shady Oaks vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,610/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Shady Oaks, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$6,111/mo
Studio
$6,615/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,064/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,599/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,700/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Shady Oaks

Recent reviews for memory care in Shady Oaks

Integrity Esther's Place at Harford in Baltimore, MD

4.8
From the first day of admittance, until his final passing, Esther's Place delivered excellent care for my 96 yr old Brother in law who suffered from Alzheimers & other medical issues. The high level of competence, caring & attention all within a great budget.. I highly recommend Esther's Place ...
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Forest Hills of DC in Washington, DC

4.6
My sister has lived at Forest Hills in the Health Care Center for a while. Before the pandemic, they had wonderful activities as well as great nursing care. In the pandemic they have done an incredible job to keep everyone safe, to figure out ways to have safe activities and/or virtual or safe ...
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Arbor Terrace Senior Living in Lanham, MD

4.9
From day one of them literally rolling out the red carpet - Arbor Terrace has provided exceptional care for Mom …. Mom’s room is always clean and well kept - they keep the her in engaged with various activities (the staff recently got Mom all dressed and dolled up and I was able to take her to ...
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Shady Oaks review score based on 1,290 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1290 reviews of 252 Shady Oaks memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shady Oaks 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

Shady Oaks review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Shady Oaks, MD252 facilities
9.2
North Beach, MD8 facilities
8.7
Annapolis Neck, MD11 facilities

Review subcategories for Shady Oaks 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 1,290 reviews of 252 Shady Oaks memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shady Oaks 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.
Shady Oaks, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
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4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Shady Oaks memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Oaks memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Oaks, 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 Shady Oaks 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 Shady Oaks that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shady Oaks, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.9%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.9%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.9%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.7%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shady Oaks 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 Shady Oaks Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shady Oaks, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.3%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.1%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.8%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shady Oaks 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 Shady Oaks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady Oaks, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.8%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
59.6%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.6%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Oaks 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 Shady Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady Oaks, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.2%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
51.3%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Oaks 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 Shady Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Oaks, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
61%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.5%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.3%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.3%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.5%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.9%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
63.9%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
43%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 274 memory care facilities near Shady Oaks, Maryland. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Shady Oaks, Maryland are Falcons Landing, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Potomac and Sunrise of Hunter Mill. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 274 memory care facilities near you in Shady Oaks, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shady Oaks, 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 Shady Oaks, 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 Shady Oaks, Maryland ranges from $100 to $77350. The average Memory Care cost in Shady Oaks, Maryland is $6,610. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Shady Oaks, Maryland typically starts at $100. 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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