Best Memory Care in Bethesda, MD

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 memory care communities in Bethesda, MD using Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in MD

Reviewed by

Dr. Jordan Weiss

Last updated

May 2026

We analyzed

12 homes

Other senior care options in Bethesda:

Assisted Living Nursing Homes Independent Living

Avg Walk Score: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Bethesda, MD. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 50/ 100

Avg No. of Beds: 91The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Bethesda, MD. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.


Artis Senior Living of Potomac	MC NC RC	Bethesda (River Road)	72 Facility 72 MD AVG 43 Rank #189 / 697	No	11 Facility 11 MD AVG 43 Rank #827 / 985	-	4 Facility 4 MD AVG 21 Rank #191 / 208	57% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 57% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. An unusually high male share for assisted living, where most facilities skew heavily female.	43% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 43% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. An unusually low female share — most assisted living facilities have 65–75% female residents.	100% White Residents — State Benchmarked 100% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A higher White share than is typical for assisted living in Maryland in this dataset — compare with peer facilities for local context.	0% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American.	21% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 21% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher share of younger seniors often signals a more independent, active resident community with lower acuity care needs.	7% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 7% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. Below the state norm — the resident mix may skew either younger or older than this typical middle bracket.	29% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 29% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. The population here skews younger than the statewide norm, which may indicate a more active, lower-acuity community.	36% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 36% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. A high proportion of the oldest-old suggests strong end-of-life care experience and very-high-acuity capabilities.
Sunrise of Bethesda	MC AL	Bethesda (Battery Lane)	108 Facility 108 MD AVG 43 Rank #103 / 697	Yes	90 Facility 90 MD AVG 43 Rank #29 / 985	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	8 Facility 8 MD AVG 21 Rank #162 / 208	29% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 29% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (71% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	71% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 71% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates.	79% White Residents — State Benchmarked 79% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data.	15% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 15% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Other (8%), Asian (4%), Hispanic (2%), Mixed Race (2%).	6% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 6% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	40% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 40% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. A high concentration in this mid-range bracket, where residents typically need moderate support with daily activities.	44% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 44% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. This is typically the most common age bracket in assisted living — this facility is in line with the statewide norm.	8% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 8% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. Most residents here have not yet reached the oldest-old bracket, suggesting a younger overall community.
Sunrise at Fox Hill	MC AL HC RC	Bethesda (Burdette Road)	105 Facility 105 MD AVG 43 Rank #107 / 697	Yes	16 Facility 16 MD AVG 43 Rank #772 / 985	Studio / Suite / 1 Bed	17 Facility 17 MD AVG 21 Rank #120 / 208	45% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 45% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. A relatively balanced gender mix for assisted living, where facilities typically skew heavily female.	55% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 55% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Closer to an even gender split than most assisted living facilities, which typically have 65–75% female residents.	81% White Residents — State Benchmarked 81% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data.	19% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 19% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (6%), Mixed Race (6%), Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (4%), Hispanic (4%).	6% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 6% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	23% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 23% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. Below the state norm — the resident mix may skew either younger or older than this typical middle bracket.	58% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 58% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs.	11% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 11% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. Most residents here have not yet reached the oldest-old bracket, suggesting a younger overall community.
Brightview Bethesda Grosvenor	MC AL	Bethesda (Pooks Hill)	104 Facility 104 MD AVG 43 Rank #110 / 697	No	36 Facility 36 MD AVG 43 Rank #563 / 985	Deluxe Apartments	5 Facility 5 MD AVG 21 Rank #182 / 208	45% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 45% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. A relatively balanced gender mix for assisted living, where facilities typically skew heavily female.	55% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 55% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Closer to an even gender split than most assisted living facilities, which typically have 65–75% female residents.	90% White Residents — State Benchmarked 90% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A higher White share than is typical for assisted living in Maryland in this dataset — compare with peer facilities for local context.	10% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 10% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American. Reported subgroups in this total: Asian (6%), Hispanic (3%), Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (1%).	4% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 4% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	25% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 25% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. Below the state norm — the resident mix may skew either younger or older than this typical middle bracket.	60% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 60% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs.	10% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 10% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. Most residents here have not yet reached the oldest-old bracket, suggesting a younger overall community.
Maplewood Park Place	MC AL IL NH	Bethesda (Pooks Hill)	29 Facility 29 MD AVG 43 Rank #254 / 697	Yes	38 Facility 38 MD AVG 43 Rank #542 / 985	1 Bed / 2 Bed	30 Facility 30 MD AVG 21 Rank #44 / 208	18% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 18% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (82% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	82% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 82% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates.	100% White Residents — State Benchmarked 100% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A higher White share than is typical for assisted living in Maryland in this dataset — compare with peer facilities for local context.	0% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents fall into categories other than White or African American (combined), compared to the Maryland average of 6%. This column aggregates Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and any other labeled groups that are not classified as White or African American.	-	6% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 6% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. Below the state norm — the resident mix may skew either younger or older than this typical middle bracket.	24% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 24% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. The population here skews younger than the statewide norm, which may indicate a more active, lower-acuity community.	71% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 71% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. A high proportion of the oldest-old suggests strong end-of-life care experience and very-high-acuity capabilities.
Hillwood Memory Care Home	MC AL	Bethesda	8 Residents	No	9 Facility 9 MD AVG 43 Rank #853 / 985	Private Rooms	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
The Pinnacle	MC AL IL	Rockville (Metro West District)	-	No	90 Facility 90 MD AVG 43 Rank #29 / 985	1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Fox Hill Residences	MC AL IL	Bethesda (Burdette Road)	-	No	14 Facility 14 MD AVG 43 Rank #788 / 985	1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
The Reserve at Strathmore Square	MC AL IL	North Bethesda (Pooks Hill)	-	No	38 Facility 38 MD AVG 43 Rank #542 / 985	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Carriage Hill of Bethesda	MC HC NC NH PC RC	Bethesda (Maplewood)	108 Facility 108 MD AVG 43 Rank #103 / 697	No	54 Facility 54 MD AVG 43 Rank #380 / 985	Studio	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Modena Reserve Bethesda	MC AL	Bethesda	113 Facility 113 MD AVG 43 Rank #93 / 697	No	51 Facility 51 MD AVG 43 Rank #413 / 985	-	6 Facility 6 MD AVG 21 Rank #176 / 208	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Auxiliary House Memory Care Home	MC AL	Bethesda (Sonoma)	8 Residents	No	62 Facility 62 MD AVG 43 Rank #286 / 985	Private Rooms	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Cedar Creek - Auxiliary House	—	Bethesda	8	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cedar Creek - Hillwood	—	Bethesda	8	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Larmax Homes - Bells Mill	—	Bethesda	8	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Larmax Homes - Greyswood	—	Bethesda	8	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Larmax Homes - Stoneham	—	Bethesda	8	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Larmax Homes- Ipswich	—	Bethesda	8	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Larmax Homes- Seven Locks	—	Bethesda	8	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Metropolitan Washington Orthodox Senior Housing I	—	Bethesda	8	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Oakland Home	—	Bethesda	5	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these memory care communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

Includes
Review Sentiment
Review Volume

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes
State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

Includes
Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

Includes
Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

Includes
Walk Score
Pricing Transparency

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What is the average cost of memory care in Bethesda, MD?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Bethesda, MD is approximately $5,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Bethesda, MD?

Memory care in Bethesda, MD typically ranges from $4,500–$7,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Bethesda, MD?

Memory care communities in Bethesda, MD typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

How many licensed memory care communities are there in Bethesda, MD?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 1+ (Brightview Bethesda Woodmont) licensed memory care communities in Bethesda, MD.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Maryland?

Assisted living in Maryland supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Maryland Medicaid cover memory care?

Maryland Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Maryland) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

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