A fulfilling lifestyle in memory care is built through simple, meaningful moments. Daily life is shaped around each resident’s abilities, preferences, history, and comfort level.

Our activity therapist creates individualized programs that bring purpose and joy into the day. Residents may participate in gardening, puzzles, sing-alongs, sensory engagement, art, music therapy, gentle exercise, reminiscence activities, or quiet one-on-one moments.

We understand that well-being includes more than physical care. Social connection, mental health, emotional comfort, and a sense of belonging are all important parts of quality memory care. Because dementia can affect memory, communication, judgment, and daily function, many residents benefit from routines and support that are both practical and emotionally reassuring.

Every person experiences memory loss differently. Some residents need gentle reminders and help with daily routines, while others require more advanced support, close supervision, or assistance throughout the day.

We develop personalized care plans based on each resident’s needs, preferences, and stage of memory loss. These plans are adjusted over time so care can continue to support the resident as needs change. Families who are planning may also want to learn more about how long the 7 stages of dementia last and how care needs can shift over time.

Our memory care services may include medication administration, bathing and dressing support, grooming assistance, mobility help, meal support, laundry, housekeeping, dementia-informed activities, safety monitoring, and coordination with health care professionals when appropriate.

Because our daytime caregiver ratios are intentionally kept as high as 1:3 or 1:4, our staff has the actual time required to provide this level of personalized attention, helping residents maintain their dignity and independence without feeling rushed.

For many families, understanding long-term care for Alzheimer’s patients can make it easier to think through what kind of setting may be appropriate now and in the future.

Our homes are located in Montgomery County, not directly in Annapolis. However, families from Annapolis and Anne Arundel County may choose Cedar Creek when they want a more intimate residential memory care setting than a large senior living campus.

For many families, the right care environment is worth looking beyond the closest option. We provide small, homelike residences where residents can receive personalized support, build familiar routines, and develop meaningful relationships with caregivers.

Whether your loved one lives in Annapolis, elsewhere in Anne Arundel County, or out of state, we can help you understand the assessment process and next steps.

Choosing memory care is about finding a place where your loved one can feel safe, comfortable, and valued.

We encourage family involvement because families want to stay connected, informed, and reassured about daily life. Our caregivers and leadership team communicate with families about routines, changing needs, and meaningful moments.

Care decisions can also be emotionally demanding. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that dementia caregivers often benefit from support, planning, and reliable information as needs change. Our small-home model is designed to help families feel less alone in that process.

To Our Bethesda Residences (20817 & 20814)

From the Annapolis area, travel US-50 West toward Washington, then merge onto I-495 West (Capital Beltway) toward Silver Spring/Bethesda.

• Auxiliary House (5501 Southwick St): Take Exit 36 (MD-187/Old Georgetown Road). We are located in a quiet neighborhood setting directly across from Suburban Hospital and the NIH Clinical Center.

• Hillwood (7401 Bradley Blvd): Take Exit 39 (MD-190/River Road) toward Potomac, turning right onto Bradley Boulevard. Our home sits in a serene setting between the Burning Tree and Bethesda Country Clubs.

To Our Silver Spring Residence (20904)

Travel US-50 West from Annapolis, then merge onto I-495 West toward Baltimore/Silver Spring.

• Clifton Woods (Silver Spring): Take Exit 28A for MD-650 North (New Hampshire Ave) toward Colesville. Nestled in a mature residential neighborhood near Brookside Gardens, this home provides a peaceful, low-stimulation environment.

To Our Rockville & Potomac Residences (20854 & 20853)

From Anne Arundel County, follow US-50 West to I-495 West, then follow signs to merge onto I-270 North toward Frederick.

• Cedar Glen (Pipestem Court): Take Exit 5 (MD-189/Falls Road) toward the Rockville/Potomac border. This rustic home features a secure, beautiful rear garden.

• Maple Ridge (Rockville): Take Exit 4 (Montrose Road East) or Exit 5, following local connectors into the quiet, tree-lined residential neighborhoods of eastern Rockville.