Memory Care Communities in Gambrills, Maryland

Memory Care costs in Gambrills start around $6,414 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Gambrills and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Maryland page.

Nestled along Chesapeake Bay in the suburbs of Odenton, Grambrills, Maryland, has a population of 10,127. Over 1,550 of those residents, or 5.3 percent, are seniors aged 65 and older, some of whom may have Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impairments.

Five memory care units are located directly in Gambrills, and there are 45 more to choose from in the surrounding areas. In the state of Maryland, facilities offering memory care are overseen by the Assisted Living Unit of the Maryland Department of Health.

• The cost of living in Gambrills is quite high. Gambrills ranks 139.4 on a scale where 100 represents the American average. Housing is a major contributor to the higher cost of living in the area. Seniors living in memory care units might not be directly affected, but the higher operational costs for facilities in the area might indirectly affect them.
  
• Gamrills has a relatively low crime rate. On a scale of one to 100 where 100 represents high crime, Gambrills ranks 19.1 for violent crime compared to the national average of 31.1. The area also ranks 21.5 for property crime while the national average is 38.1.
  
• Gambrills, Maryland, is moderately tax-friendly for seniors and retirees. Social security is not taxed, but public pensions and retirement savings account income are partially taxed. Private pensions are fully taxed. Tax savings could result in more money to put toward memory care budgets for seniors and their families.
  
• Residents of Gambrills enjoy a mild climate with highs of 87 in the summer months and lows of 24 in the winter months. The area receives 43 inches of rain per year, which is well over the U.S. average of 39 inches. It also receives 14 inches of snow annually, which is considerably lower than the U.S. national average of 26 inches. This climate could affect seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors.