Baltimore families living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia often need a nearby acute care hospital for an emergency, a planned procedure, or a sudden change in health. This page lists CMS-reported hospitals in the city, explains what federal hospital data does and does not say about memory units, and points families to National Institute on Aging research-center directories and local support. It is not medical advice, and no hospital, clinic, or agency named here endorses this service.
CDC guidance on Alzheimer's and dementia notes that Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Hospital care still depends on the person's full medical picture, so families should ask each Baltimore hospital directly how it supports patients living with dementia.
Which hospitals serve Baltimore families living with dementia?
Baltimore families living with dementia can use several CMS-listed acute care hospitals in the city for emergency and inpatient care. Medicare Care Compare publishes each hospital's name, address, ownership type, overall star rating, and, when listed, whether emergency services are offered. CMS does not publish whether any of these hospitals has a dedicated memory, dementia, or geriatric unit, so confirm that directly with the hospital.
If you are comparing local options for a relative in Baltimore, use the listings below as a starting point, then call the hospital about dementia-capable care, visitor policies, and discharge planning.
CMS-listed hospitals in Baltimore
CMS lists the following acute care hospitals in Baltimore, including each facility's address, phone number, ownership type, and overall star rating. Ratings can change, so review the linked Care Compare profile and ask the hospital about current services before you rely on a unit or program.
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Greater Baltimore Medical Center is a voluntary non-profit private acute care hospital at 6701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21204. CMS lists emergency services and an overall rating of 5 out of 5. The main phone number is (443) 849-2000. Ask the hospital whether it has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit. View the CMS Care Compare profile for Greater Baltimore Medical Center.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a voluntary non-profit private acute care hospital at 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287. CMS lists emergency services and an overall rating of 5 out of 5. The main phone number is (410) 955-9540. Ask the hospital whether it has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit. View the CMS Care Compare profile for The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital is a voluntary non-profit acute care hospital (other ownership) at 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218. CMS lists emergency services and an overall rating of 5 out of 5. The main phone number is (410) 554-2227. Ask the hospital whether it has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit. View the CMS Care Compare profile for MedStar Union Memorial Hospital.
MedStar Harbor Hospital
MedStar Harbor Hospital is a voluntary non-profit private acute care hospital at 3001 South Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD 21225. CMS lists an overall rating of 4 out of 5. The main phone number is (410) 350-3201. Confirm emergency services and any memory or geriatric unit directly with the hospital. View the CMS Care Compare profile for MedStar Harbor Hospital.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is a voluntary non-profit private acute care hospital at 4940 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224. CMS lists emergency services and an overall rating of 3 out of 5. The main phone number is (410) 550-0123. Ask the hospital whether it has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit. View the CMS Care Compare profile for Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital is a voluntary non-profit acute care hospital (other ownership) at 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21239. CMS lists emergency services and an overall rating of 3 out of 5. The main phone number is (443) 444-3902. Ask the hospital whether it has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit. View the CMS Care Compare profile for MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital.
Mercy Medical Center
Mercy Medical Center is a voluntary non-profit church-owned acute care hospital at 301 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. CMS lists emergency services and an overall rating of 3 out of 5. The main phone number is (410) 332-9237. Ask the hospital whether it has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit. View the CMS Care Compare profile for Mercy Medical Center.
Saint Agnes Hospital
Saint Agnes Hospital is a voluntary non-profit church-owned acute care hospital at 900 Caton Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229. CMS lists emergency services and an overall rating of 3 out of 5. The main phone number is (410) 368-6000. Ask the hospital whether it has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit. View the CMS Care Compare profile for Saint Agnes Hospital.