Olney Memory Care by Artis
Memory Care · Olney, MD

Olney Memory Care by Artis

Memory Care · Olney, MD

Overview of Olney Memory Care by Artis

A one-of-a-kind community quietly set in Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD, Olney Memory Care by Artis specializes in memory care. Collaborating with a team of respectful and highly qualified professionals, the community provides top-tier care and assistance around the clock tailored to residents’ memory-related needs. Here, residents ease their worries with the community helping with their daily living activities, housekeeping, linens, and laundry.

With a well-thought-out calendar of stimulating programs and engaging events, residents retain social connections and live with purpose. From breakfast to dinner, residents do not have to worry about mealtimes with the dietitian-approved meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management, incontinence care, behavioral and emotional health support, and mobility assistance, to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Cherish every moment of your golden years within the community’s 10,000 square feet of serene spaces and tranquil walking paths.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 64 Rank #111 / 241Bed count — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 111th out of 241 memory care communities we track in Maryland for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maryland facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #93 / 141Years in operation — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 93rd out of 141 memory care communities we track in Maryland for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Maryland facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
12 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #191 / 327Walk Score — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 191st out of 327 memory care communities we track in Maryland for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maryland facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$9,195/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
CountyMontgomery

Awards

U.S. News & World Report Best Senior LivingU.S. News rates communities from independent surveys of residents and their families (the 2025 edition analyzed ~450,000 responses across 3,800+ communities) covering safety, caregiving, activities, dining, management and value. Only communities meeting its data thresholds earn a Best designation for that year.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Hospice partners Hospice providers this community works with, as listed in the Maryland Health Care Commission's consumer guide. Hospice brings end-of-life and comfort care to residents where they live.

  • AccentCare Hospice and Palliative Care of Maryland
  • Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice
  • Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice
  • Montgomery Hospice & Prince George's Hospice

Memory & Specialized Care

4 services
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit
Mild Alzheimer's LevelAccepts residents with mild (early-stage) Alzheimer's or dementia, who are mostly independent but need reminders and some supervision. Maryland's Health Care Commission asks each assisted living community which stages of Alzheimer's or dementia it accepts and publishes the answer; other states do not report this.
Moderate Alzheimer's LevelAccepts residents with moderate (middle-stage) Alzheimer's or dementia, who need regular help with daily activities and closer supervision. Maryland's Health Care Commission asks each assisted living community which stages of Alzheimer's or dementia it accepts and publishes the answer; other states do not report this.
Severe Alzheimer's LevelAccepts residents with severe (late-stage) Alzheimer's or dementia, who need extensive help with most daily activities. Maryland's Health Care Commission asks each assisted living community which stages of Alzheimer's or dementia it accepts and publishes the answer; other states do not report this.

Additional Services

8 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
HousekeepingListed as: Housekeeping, linens, laundry, and suite maintenance
Laundry & Linen
Maintenance
TransportationListed as: Transportation to group outings
Beauty Services
  • Coordination with third-party and visiting therapists, clinicians, and specialists
  • Partnership profile assessment for personalized care planning

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowedVisiting pets welcome.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Wellness Center
Wi-Fi
10,000+ Sq. Ft. of Secure Indoor Space
Doorway Shadow Box with Personal Mementos
High Ceiling
Circular Hallway Layout
Emergency Call System
Pet Therapy
Activities
Daily Movement and Exercise Programs
Adaptive Instructor-Led Movement Classes
Town Halls
Music and Art Therapy
Memory-Enhancing Exercises and Games
Sing-Alongs
Virtual Voyages
Arts & Crafts
  • Monthly group outings to local museums, parks, and restaurants
  • Sensory programs (hand massages, reminiscence cards, aromatherapy, task bins)
  • Music guided listening sessions and instrument playing
Highlights
  • 12,000+ sq. ft. of secure outdoor patios, porches and courtyards with walking paths

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Studio
In-Room Features
Walk-In Shower With Rails And Removable Shower Head In-Unit Kitchenette With Sink, Counter And Cabinets

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Demographics Source: Maryland Health Care Commission consumer guide, as reported by the facility. Maryland is the only state that publishes resident demographics for each community. Data retrieved May 2026.

Resident demographic information for this facility.

Gender

  • Female 27.5%
  • Male 72.6%

Age Distribution

  • 85-94 49%
  • 75-84 33.3%
  • 65-74 9.8%
  • 95+ 3.9%
  • ≤64 2%
  • Unknown 2%

Ethnicity

  • White 90.2%
  • African American 5.9%
  • Asian 2%
  • Hispanic 2%

Managed by Carrie Brister

Executive Director

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Info below is compiled from the MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Share of residents reported as White in the state-published race/ethnicity breakdown for this facility, shown as a whole-number percent. Parsed from the same source as the profile demographics section.
Share of residents reported as African American or Black in the state breakdown, shown as a whole-number percent. Labels in the raw data are normalized to this bucket for compare.
Combined share of all race/ethnicity groups that are not classified as White or African American (e.g. Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and other labeled categories), summed to a single whole-number percent.
Share of residents aged 65–74 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 75–84 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 85–94 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 95 or older in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Olney Memory Care by Artis
MC
Olney (Cherry Valley)
64
Facility 64
MD AVG 63
Rank #111 / 241
No
35
Facility 35
MD AVG 42
Rank #191 / 327
Studio / Suite
12
Facility 12
MD AVG 20
Rank #93 / 141
73%

Male Residents — State Benchmarked 73% 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.

27%

Female Residents — State Benchmarked 27% 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.

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.

6%

African American Residents — State Benchmarked 6% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. 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 (2%), Hispanic (2%).

10%

Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 10% 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.

33%

Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 33% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This is the second most common age bracket in assisted living, representing residents with moderate care needs.

49%

Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 49% 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.

4%

Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 4% 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.

Olney Assisted Living
MC
AL
NH
Olney (Cherry Valley)-No
48
Facility 48
MD AVG 42
Rank #130 / 327
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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Maryland

Olney Memory Care by Artis is in Olney, Maryland. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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In-home or residential support

Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR)

Maryland SOAR

Income limit
Income below 60% of Maryland median income.

Eligibility

General
Maryland residents age 62 or older who need daily-living assistance and meet SOAR financial criteria; designed for people not qualifying for Medicaid or waiting for Medicaid-funded supports.
MD specifics
Senior Care, Senior Assisted Living Subsidy and Congregate Housing were consolidated into SOAR on July 1, 2026.

What it provides

  • Case management; approved home/community supports and partial assistance with monthly assisted-living fees; funding and individual authorization apply.
Nursing home coverage

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Eligibility

General
People who meet Maryland Medicaid nursing-facility medical and financial criteria; not limited solely to adults age 65 or older.

What it provides

  • Authorized Medicaid nursing-facility care; resident contribution and covered services are subject to current rules.
Cash support · veterans

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
MD specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
Assisted living or in-home support

Increased Community Services (ICS)

Maryland Increased Community Services (ICS)

Income limit
Monthly income exceeds 300% of SSI; the excess is paid toward care under program rules.
Asset limit
Applicant countable assets no more than $2,500.

Eligibility

General
Adults 18 or older who need nursing-facility-level care, have lived in a nursing facility at least six months with Medicaid eligibility for at least 30 consecutive days, and are not eligible for an HCBS waiver or PACE. Community living must be safe and cost no more than institutional care.
MD specifics
Referral must come from Medicaid’s Eligibility Determination Division; there is no direct application.

What it provides

  • Approved services may include assisted living; personal assistance; medical day care; respite; adaptations and supports planning.
In-home & community support

Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Income limit
Income up to 300% of the SSI benefit rate, subject to the applicable Medicaid category.
Asset limit
Countable assets up to $2,000 or $2,500, depending on eligibility category.

Eligibility

General
Age 18 or older, nursing-facility level of care, safely living at home/community, meeting Medicaid requirements and cost-effectiveness rules; cannot simultaneously join another waiver or PACE.
MD specifics
Community applicants join a registry and await invitation. A person whose nursing-facility services have been Medicaid-paid for at least 30 days may apply without that wait.

What it provides

  • Medicaid benefits including Community First Choice plus authorized waiver services such as assisted living; behavioral consultation; case management; family training and medical day care.
In-home support

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Eligibility

General
People of any age with full Medicaid, living in a community setting and needing help with at least one activity of daily living.
MD specifics
State-plan benefit with no age limit.

What it provides

  • Personal assistance; nurse monitoring and supports planning; plus other covered Medicaid benefits.
In-home support

Community First Choice (CFC)

Maryland Community First Choice (CFC)

Eligibility

General
People of any age with full Maryland Medicaid who need an institutional level of care and live in a community setting.

What it provides

  • Authorized personal assistance; supports planning; nurse monitoring; accessibility adaptations; assistive technology; meals; emergency response systems and transition services.
Adult day support

Medical Day Care Services Waiver

Maryland Medical Day Care Services Waiver

Eligibility

General
People age 16 or older with full Medicaid, nursing-facility-level care needs and a medical order for day care. They may not be enrolled in another waiver and community services must cost no more than institutional care.

What it provides

  • Authorized medical day care including nursing; medication monitoring; meals; activities; therapies; social work and transportation.
Prescription costs

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Income limit
Income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level.

Eligibility

General
Maryland resident for at least six months, Medicare recipient and enrolled in a prescription-drug plan, meeting SPDAP income requirements.
MD specifics
Not restricted to age 65 and older.

What it provides

  • Assistance with eligible Medicare prescription-plan premiums.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
MD specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Olney Memory Care by Artis

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Olney Memory Care by Artis in?
Olney Memory Care by Artis is in the Cherry Valley neighborhood of Olney.
02 Is Olney Memory Care by Artis in a walkable area?
Olney Memory Care by Artis has a walk score of 35. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 How long has Olney Memory Care by Artis been in business?
Olney Memory Care by Artis has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at Olney Memory Care by Artis?
No, Olney Memory Care by Artis has a no-pet policy.
05 How many beds does Olney Memory Care by Artis have?
Olney Memory Care by Artis has 64 beds.
06 How much does Olney Memory Care by Artis cost per month?
Pricing at Olney Memory Care by Artis starts at $9,195 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
07 Are there photos of Olney Memory Care by Artis?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Olney Memory Care by Artis in the photo gallery on this page.