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Best Memory Care in Silver Spring, MD

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Jan 2026
We analyzed 5 homes in Silver Spring, 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

Compare Memory Care around Silver Spring

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

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The Terraces at Westminster
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.

Westminster (Washington Heights)
75
Facility 75
MD AVG 44
Rank #190 / 697
No
76
Facility 76
MD AVG 43
Rank #118 / 986
-
26
Facility 26
MD AVG 20
Rank #71 / 209
22%

Male Residents — State Benchmarked 22% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (78% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.

78%

Female Residents — State Benchmarked 78% 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%

African American Residents — State Benchmarked 2% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 12%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.

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.

22%

Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 22% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 12%. A higher share of younger seniors often signals a more independent, active resident community with lower acuity care needs.

46%

Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 46% 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.

25%

Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 25% 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.

6%

Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 6% 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.

Riderwood Village
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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.

Silver Spring
275
Facility 275
MD AVG 44
Rank #5 / 697
No
33
Facility 33
MD AVG 43
Rank #597 / 986
-
23
Facility 23
MD AVG 20
Rank #99 / 209
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.

89%

White Residents — State Benchmarked 89% 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.

7%

African American Residents — State Benchmarked 7% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 12%. In line with the Maryland average for African American residents among facilities reporting this breakdown.

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 (3%), Hispanic (0%).

2%

Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 2% 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.

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.

52%

Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 52% 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.

23%

Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 23% 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.

Clifton Woods Memory Care Home
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.

Silver Spring
8 ResidentsNo
66
Facility 66
MD AVG 43
Rank #240 / 986
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JK House of Grace
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.

Silver Spring
7
Facility 7
MD AVG 44
Rank #393 / 697
No
19
Facility 19
MD AVG 43
Rank #747 / 986
1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms----------
3 RN's Supported LifeCare
Silver Spring
4
A Wellshire Manor Serenity Gardens Home - Arcola
Silver Spring
5
Abesha Home Care
Silver Spring
2
Acumen Care
Silver Spring
5
Advantage
Silver Spring
8
Adventist Behavioral Health Manor
Silver Spring
1625
Allset Carevilla I
Silver Spring
5
An An Assisted Living
Silver Spring
5
Angels Garden II
Silver Spring
8
Angels Garden III
Silver Spring
8
Apple Blossoms II
Silver Spring
5
Arbor View Caring Home
Silver Spring
5
Assisted Living of Silver Spring
Silver Spring
8
Atrium Active Home
Silver Spring
8
Atrium Stonecrest Home
Silver Spring
8
Avonlea Ridge II
Silver Spring
5
Bliss Villa Elder Care II
Silver Spring
5
Blossom Haven
Silver Spring
5
Care For Me Home
Silver Spring
5
Care Personnel Healthcare
Silver Spring
8
Cedar Creek - Clifton Woods
Silver Spring
8
Cresthaven
Silver Spring
8
Elder Companion Home of Maryland II
Silver Spring
8
Embrasse Moi
Silver Spring
5
Fair Heart at Bainbridge
Silver Spring
5
Fair Heart at Cabinwood
Silver Spring
5
Fair Heart at Foxhall
Silver Spring
5
Good Hope Home Care
Silver Spring
5
Good Hope Home Care II
Silver Spring
5
Goshen Caring Hands
Silver Spring
5
Hands & Heart 2
Silver Spring
5
Heart 2 Heart
Silver Spring
5
Hibiscus House
Silver Spring
5
Himalayan Elderly Care I
Silver Spring
5
Himalayan Elderly Care II
Silver Spring
1424
Homecrest Assisted Living
Silver Spring
8
J'Rose II
Silver Spring
5
Jeya's
Silver Spring
7
JK House of Grace II
Silver Spring
8
JK House of Grace III
Silver Spring
8
Joseph Home
Silver Spring
8
La Familia III
Silver Spring
8
Magnolia House
Silver Spring
8
Maryland Seniors
Silver Spring
5
Montgomery Eldercare III
Silver Spring
5
Montgomery Eldercare IV
Silver Spring
5
Necitas 2 - Eldrid
Silver Spring
8
Necitas 3 - Shaw
Silver Spring
8
Necitas 5 - Priscilla
Silver Spring
5
Necitas Home - Overton
Silver Spring
8
New Haven
Silver Spring
8
Nu-Life - Davan
Silver Spring
5
Nu-Life - Partridge
Silver Spring
5
Quality Spring
Silver Spring
8
Quality Spring 2
Silver Spring
5
Rejuvenation I
Silver Spring
8
Rose Garden Residence
Silver Spring
8
Royals Assisted Living
Silver Spring
5
Serene Haven Care at Vintage Place
Silver Spring
5
Serenity Gardens - Silver Spring
Silver Spring
8
Shanandale
Silver Spring
5
Silver Spring
Silver Spring
8
Summerwood Garden
Silver Spring
8
Sunnyside Manor - Silver Spring
Silver Spring
5
Surehealth of Silver Spring II
Silver Spring
5
Sweetbriar Hills Home
Silver Spring
5
Veeceen Place
Silver Spring
5
Woodridge Place
Silver Spring
2

The Terraces at Westminster

45 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD 21157
Overview of The Terraces at Westminster

The Terraces at Westminster is a senior living community that offers a wide range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. The apartments offer a variety of floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom, and companion suites, all of which are thoughtfully designed and move-in ready. The community takes pride in its secure environment, providing peace of mind to both residents and their loved ones.

With medical professionals readily available, residents have easy access to the care they need, ensuring their health and well-being are always a top priority. In addition to medical services, the community offers a host of amenities that make daily life worry-free. Housekeeping and laundry services are provided, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their time and engaging in activities that bring them joy. Regular physician visits and an emergency response team further contribute to the safety and well-being of the community. For those seeking moments of reflection and spirituality, the community offers a small library and a chapel. Additionally, residents can enjoy the convenience of a computer center and a beauty salon, providing opportunities for connection and self-care.

Contact The Terraces at Westminster

Riderwood Village

3140 Gracefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Overview of Riderwood Village

Riderwood Village is an ideal place that provides programs and activities that are enjoyable and nurturing. Offering assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation– their approach to modern senior living promotes a lifestyle centered on growth. Residents are able to learn to love life through the staff’s encouragement of purposeful living. At Riderwood Village, residents are able to feel comfortable and safe because of the welcoming environment that is balanced with the urban and vibrant atmosphere.

As an Erickson Senior Living Community, seniors are able to discover endless opportunities in the community: from having chef-prepared meals to digesting what they just ate by walking on the walking trails nearby; or from squeezing in a workout before getting a haircut at the salon/barbershop; or having personal care assistance with bathing and dressing to requesting transportation services to get to medical appointments. 

Contact Riderwood Village

Overview of Clifton Woods Memory Care Home

Receive quality care services in a residential-like setting tailored to your unique needs in Clifton Woods Memory Care Home, a safe retreat in Silver Spring, MD for those who need memory care. Here, everyone is given the comfort of having assistance with their daily living activities, medication management, and more. With personalized care plans and an ideal caregiver-to-resident ratio, the community ensures each resident receives the right amount of support and attention to maintain their well-being and independence.

In addition to comprehensive care services, the community provides an array of activities tailored to improve residents’ cognition and current skills. Residents here are also served three nutritious meals daily and offered the convenience of having no chores to worry about for a carefree lifestyle. Whether you’re seeking comfort or fun, Clifton Woods strives to provide all that you need to live fully.

Contact Clifton Woods Memory Care Home

CareVilla Bethpage

13828 Bethpage Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Overview of Carevilla Bethpage

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in the thriving Bethpage Lane, Silver Spring, MD, Carevilla Bethpage is a unique community that offers assisted living and memory care. Featuring five cozy and well-designed accommodations alongside top-notch care and assistance from a compassionate and well-trained team, residents’ comfort and convenience are guaranteed. The community also provides a 24/7 call bell system and handles the housekeeping and laundry for residents to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Elevate your best years with a well-thought-of calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to your leisure and wellness. Medication management, continence management, diagnosis management, and transfer assistance are also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community is ideal for those looking for additional support while retaining their independence in retirement with its dedicated care and quaint setting.

Contact CareVilla Bethpage

JK House of Grace

2839 Aquarius Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Overview of Jk House of Grace

Make every moment of your golden years memorable with Jk House of Grace, a blissful retreat nestled between Leisure World Golf Club and Argyle Country Club in Silver Spring, MD, offering memory care. The community also offers hospice care, palliative care, respite care, podiatry care, and colostomy care for residents’ ever-changing needs. With a high caregiver ratio, residents can rest assured of receiving the utmost care and attention for their memory-related needs around the clock. As a family-operated community, the community strives to understand residents’ needs for better care and comfort.

A full calendar of well-thought-out activities and engaging programs is also conducted so that residents can remain active and socially engaged. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy home-cooked meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Pet therapy and transportation services are also provided to enhance residents’ living condition. The community is ideal for those who need additional care for residents to live their golden years with ease.

Contact JK House of Grace

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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
02

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
03

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
04

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
05

Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Silver Spring, MD

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

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

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

Memory care in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, MD?

Memory care communities in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, MD?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 1+ (Sunrise of Silver Spring) licensed memory care communities in Silver Spring, 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.