Baltimore, MD

Hospitals & Memory Care Units Serving Baltimore

Baltimore CMS-listed hospitals, how to ask about dementia units and discharge, plus NIA research-center directories and family support.

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.

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Does CMS say which hospitals have a memory unit?

No. CMS does not publish whether a hospital has a dedicated memory, dementia, or geriatric unit, so Baltimore families should confirm that directly with each hospital. A high overall star rating is useful background. It is not proof that a hospital runs a memory unit, geriatric psychiatry service, or dementia-specific program.

When you call, ask whether the hospital has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit, how staff identify patients living with dementia, and what discharge planning looks like for someone who may be confused, wander, or need help with daily tasks. If you are preparing for a return home, ask the care team about hospital discharge care so the first days after discharge are safer and more structured.

How to find NIA-designated Alzheimer's research centers

The National Institute on Aging funds Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers, and families can search official NIA directories to see which medical centers currently hold that designation. CMS hospital listings for Baltimore do not say whether any local hospital is an NIA-designated research center or has a research affiliation, so use NIA's own directories instead of assuming a hospital on this page has that status.

Start with the NIA list of funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers, the NIA tool to find an Alzheimer's disease research center, and the Alzheimers.gov overview of national research centers. Those pages are the right place to check current hospital affiliations, clinical studies, and contact details.

Support for Baltimore families after a hospital stay

After a hospital stay, Baltimore families can combine medical follow-up with community education and in-home help such as memory care at home, personal care, or respite care. Hospital discharge is often when families first see how much supervision, cueing, or overnight support a person needs.

The Alzheimer's Association Maryland Chapter offers free support groups, care consultations, education programs, and a 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900 for families across Maryland. Learn more from the Alzheimer's Association Maryland Chapter. If a relative cannot be left alone after discharge, families may also look at companion care or 24-hour live-in care while they sort out longer-term plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Baltimore hospitals have a dedicated memory care unit?
CMS does not publish whether a hospital has a dedicated memory, dementia, or geriatric unit. Families should call each Baltimore hospital listed above and ask about units, staffing, and how patients living with dementia are supported during a stay.

What CMS star ratings do Baltimore hospitals have?
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital each have a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5. MedStar Harbor Hospital has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, Mercy Medical Center, and Saint Agnes Hospital each have a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5. Check Care Compare for updates.

How should we plan hospital discharge for a parent with dementia in Baltimore?
Ask the hospital how discharge planning works for a patient with dementia, who will review medications and follow-up appointments, and whether extra help at home is needed. Families can also arrange short-term hospital discharge care so someone is present for the first days home. This is practical planning information, not medical advice.

Is there an NIA Alzheimer's Disease Research Center in Baltimore?
This page does not assign an NIA research-center designation to any Baltimore hospital because CMS hospital data do not include that information. Use the National Institute on Aging directories linked above to see which centers and hospital affiliations are currently designated.

Who can Maryland families call for Alzheimer's support besides a hospital?
The Alzheimer's Association Maryland Chapter provides free support groups, care consultations, education programs, and a 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900 for families across Maryland.

Does MedStar Harbor Hospital offer emergency services according to CMS?
The CMS listing used for MedStar Harbor Hospital identifies it as an acute care hospital and does not include an emergency-services note in the same way several other Baltimore hospitals on this page are listed. Confirm current emergency services directly with the hospital at (410) 350-3201.

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