Best Memory Care in Frederick, MD

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 memory care communities in Frederick, 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

13 homes

Other senior care options in Frederick:

Assisted Living Nursing Homes Independent Living

Avg Walk Score: 35/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Frederick, 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: 105The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Frederick, 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.


Village Crossing at Worman‘s Mill – SageLife Senior Living	MC AL RC	Frederick (Wormans Mill)	100 Facility 100 MD AVG 43 Rank #117 / 697	No	56 Facility 56 MD AVG 43 Rank #357 / 985	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	3 Facility 3 MD AVG 21 Rank #201 / 208	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Silverado Frederick Memory Care Community	MC AL RC	Frederick	72 Facility 72 MD AVG 43 Rank #189 / 697	Yes	20 Facility 20 MD AVG 43 Rank #740 / 985	Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms	3 Facility 3 MD AVG 21 Rank #201 / 208	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tranquillity at Fredericktowne	MC AL	Frederick	114 Facility 114 MD AVG 43 Rank #92 / 697	Yes	38 Facility 38 MD AVG 43 Rank #542 / 985	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	25 Facility 25 MD AVG 21 Rank #83 / 208	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 81%. 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 13%. 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.
Spring Arbor of Frederick	MC AL	Frederick (Ballenger Creek)	115 Facility 115 MD AVG 43 Rank #90 / 697	Yes	25 Facility 25 MD AVG 43 Rank #684 / 985	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	7 Facility 7 MD AVG 21 Rank #172 / 208	31% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 31% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (69% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	69% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 69% 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.	96% White Residents — State Benchmarked 96% 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.	4% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 4% 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 (4%).	3% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 3% 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.	39% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 39% 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.	34% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 34% 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.	25% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 25% 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 AL IL	Frederick (Tulip Hill)	160 Facility 160 MD AVG 43 Rank #28 / 697	No	12 Facility 12 MD AVG 43 Rank #802 / 985	Private Rooms	24 Facility 24 MD AVG 21 Rank #92 / 208	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 81%. 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 13%. 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.
Homewood Living Frederick	MC AL IL NH	Frederick	120 Facility 120 MD AVG 43 Rank #79 / 697	Yes	14 Facility 14 MD AVG 43 Rank #788 / 985	1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
The Lodge at Willow Ponds	MC AL IL NH	Frederick	-	Yes	93 Facility 93 MD AVG 43 Rank #13 / 985	1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Buckingham‘s Choice	MC AL NH RC	Adamstown (Baker Circle)	42 Facility 42 MD AVG 43 Rank #237 / 697	No	3 Facility 3 MD AVG 43 Rank #930 / 985	Private Rooms	31 Facility 31 MD AVG 21 Rank #38 / 208	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Citizens Nursing Home	MC HC NH RC	Frederick (Rosemont Avenue)	170 Facility 170 MD AVG 43 Rank #24 / 697	No	41 Facility 41 MD AVG 43 Rank #508 / 985	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Edenton Retirement Community	MC AL HC IL	Frederick (Ballenger Creek)	-	No	43 Facility 43 MD AVG 43 Rank #495 / 985	Private Rooms	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Somerford House & Place Frederick	MC AL RC	Frederick (Whittier)	52 Facility 52 MD AVG 43 Rank #221 / 697	Yes	40 Facility 40 MD AVG 43 Rank #523 / 985	Studio / 1 Bed	25 Facility 25 MD AVG 21 Rank #83 / 208	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 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: 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 13%. 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.
National Lutheran Communities & Services	MC AL IL NH	Frederick	-	No	38 Facility 38 MD AVG 43 Rank #542 / 985	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Stern Life Assisted Living	MC AL RC	Frederick	-	No	-	Private / Shared Rooms	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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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 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.

Best Memory Care in Frederick, MD

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