Best Memory Care in Frederick, MD

Updated Apr 2026

We analyzed 5 homes in Frederick, MD

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Maryland Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $5,000

National average: $5,600

Monthly cost range: $4,000–$6,500

National average: $3,400 – $8,200

Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:5–1:8

National average: 1:6

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

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Village Crossing at Worman‘s Mill – SageLife Senior Living	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Frederick (Wormans Mill)	100	No	56	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tranquillity at Fredericktowne	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Frederick	114	Yes	38	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	25	A	25% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 25% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (75% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	75% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 75% 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.	98% White Residents — State Benchmarked 98% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 82%. A higher White share than is typical for assisted living in Maryland in this dataset — compare with peer facilities for local context.	2% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 2% 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: Hispanic (1%), Mixed Race (1%).	6% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 6% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 12%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	54% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 54% 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.	16% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 16% 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.	24% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 24% 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.
Country Meadows of Frederick	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Frederick (Tulip Hill)	160	No	12	Private Rooms	24	-	33% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 33% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (67% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	67% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 67% 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.	97% White Residents — State Benchmarked 97% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 82%. A higher White share than is typical for assisted living in Maryland in this dataset — compare with peer facilities for local context.	3% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 3% 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: Hispanic (2%), Asian (1%).	6% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 6% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 12%. Fewer younger seniors suggests the resident population skews older, likely requiring higher acuity care and more hands-on support.	19% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 19% 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.	59% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 59% 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.	15% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 15% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket.
Edenton Retirement Community	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Frederick (Ballenger Creek)	-	No	43	Private Rooms	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Somerford House & Place Frederick	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Frederick (Whittier)	52	Yes	40	Studio / 1 Bed	25	-	21% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 21% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (79% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	79% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 79% 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.	90% White Residents — State Benchmarked 90% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 82%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data.	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: Mixed Race (4%), Other (4%), Hispanic (2%).	13% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 13% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 12%. In line with the statewide profile for this youngest senior bracket in assisted living.	44% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 44% 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.	23% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 23% 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.	15% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 15% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket.

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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

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Weighting overview

35%

Resident Experience

25%

Regulatory

15%

Visual Media

10%

Website

10%

Stability

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 Frederick, MD?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Frederick, MD is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Memory care in Frederick, MD typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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

Memory care communities in Frederick, 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 Frederick, MD?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 1+ (Tranquillity at Fredericktowne) licensed memory care communities in Frederick, 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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Village Crossing at Worman‘s Mill – SageLife Senior Living

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Tranquillity at Fredericktowne

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Country Meadows of Frederick

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Edenton Retirement Community

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Somerford House & Place Frederick

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