Charter Senior Living of Columbia
Memory Care & Respite Care · Columbia, MD
Charter Senior Living of Columbia
Memory Care & Respite Care · Columbia, MD
Overview of Charter Senior Living of Columbia
Maintain a vibrant lifestyle at Charter Senior Living of Columbia, an inviting senior living community based in Columbia, MD, offering memory care and short-term stays. Live comfortably with a variety of private and shared suites that are designed for utmost comfort and safety. All team members are trained to provide assistance to residents dealing with dementia. With nursing care and emergency alert systems available in each apartment, residents are guaranteed to receive support when they need them.
Committed to creating uplifting experiences for all its residents, the community conducts an array of invigorating activities and programs. In addition, residents enjoy access to a variety of amenities, including a lovely dining room, a wellness and fitness center, a cozy reading lounge and card room. Services like assistance with daily living, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services, ensures residents live a worry-free lifestyle. Residents also enjoy three enhanced daily meals and snacks to ensure they have the energy to live their everyday life to the fullest.
64-bed community Rank #203 / 697Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 203rd out of 697 homes in Maryland. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Maryland that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
24 years in operation Rank #92 / 208Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 92nd out of 208 homes in Maryland. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Maryland facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Maryland that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #327 / 985Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 327th out of 985 homes in Maryland. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maryland facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Maryland that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAl
CountyHoward
Profit StatusTrue
Private Room
$308 - $308 per day
Semi-Private Room
$265 - $265 per day
Hospice Affiliations
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
No CNA training program
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit
Mild Alzheimer's Level
Moderate Alzheimer's Level
Severe Alzheimer's Level
Visitor PolicyVisitors are welcome 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
On-Site Beauty Salon
Private Computer Lounge
Resource Library
Secure Landscaped Courtyard
Scheduled Transportation
Specific ProgramsShort Term Stays, Flourish Programming
Operating Hours24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Demographics
Resident demographic information for this facility.
Gender
- Female 63.8%
- Male 36.2%
Age Distribution
- 75-84 51.7%
- 85-94 25.9%
- 65-74 17.2%
- 95+ 5.2%
Ethnicity
- White 81%
- African American 15.5%
- Asian 1.7%
- Other 1.7%
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Suite / Companion Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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6.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Columbia's city center to Charter Senior Living of Columbia's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 8.03 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital)
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The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.
| Brighton Gardens of Columbia | MC AL | Columbia (Owen Brown) | 102
Facility
102
MD AVG
43
Rank
#112 / 697 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
MD AVG
43
Rank
#316 / 985 | Private Rooms | 27
Facility
27
MD AVG
21
Rank
#61 / 208 | - |
16% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 16% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (84% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
84% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 84% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates. |
83% White Residents — State Benchmarked 83% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data. |
12% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 12% 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. |
5% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 5% 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: Hispanic (4%), Asian (1%). |
13% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 13% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the statewide profile for this youngest senior bracket in assisted living. |
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. |
40% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 40% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. This is typically the most common age bracket in assisted living — this facility is in line with the statewide norm. |
9% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 9% 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. |
| Sunrise of Columbia | MC AL HC RC | Columbia (Hickory Ridge) | 96
Facility
96
MD AVG
43
Rank
#140 / 697 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
MD AVG
43
Rank
#393 / 985 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 45
Facility
45
MD AVG
21
Rank
#4 / 208 | A- |
31% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 31% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (69% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
69% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 69% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates. |
88% White Residents — State Benchmarked 88% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data. |
5% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 5% 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. |
6% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 6% 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 (4%), American Indian (1%), Hispanic (1%). |
6% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 6% 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. |
38% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 38% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. A high concentration in this mid-range bracket, where residents typically need moderate support with daily activities. |
36% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 36% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. The population here skews younger than the statewide norm, which may indicate a more active, lower-acuity community. |
19% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 19% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket. |
| Brightview Columbia | MC AL IL | Columbia (Martin Road) | 80
Facility
80
MD AVG
43
Rank
#176 / 697 | No |
26
Facility
26
MD AVG
43
Rank
#677 / 985 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
MD AVG
21
Rank
#191 / 208 | - |
32% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 32% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (68% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
68% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 68% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Women comprise the large majority, consistent with national assisted living demographics where women live longer and enter care facilities at higher rates. |
93% White Residents — State Benchmarked 93% 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. |
7% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 7% 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. |
0% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 0% 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. |
14% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 14% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. In line with the statewide profile for this youngest senior bracket in assisted living. |
34% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 34% 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. |
39% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 39% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. This is typically the most common age bracket in assisted living — this facility is in line with the statewide norm. |
13% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 13% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket. |
| Charter Senior Living of Columbia | MC RC | Columbia (Long Reach) | 64
Facility
64
MD AVG
43
Rank
#203 / 697 | No |
59
Facility
59
MD AVG
43
Rank
#327 / 985 | Private Suite / Companion Suite | 24
Facility
24
MD AVG
21
Rank
#92 / 208 | - |
36% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 36% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (64% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
64% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 64% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. Closer to an even gender split than most assisted living facilities, which typically have 65–75% female residents. |
81% White Residents — State Benchmarked 81% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. Close to the average for this category among assisted living facilities in Maryland with reported race/ethnicity data. |
16% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 16% 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. |
3% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 3% 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%), Other (2%). |
17% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 17% of residents are 65–74, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher share of younger seniors often signals a more independent, active resident community with lower acuity care needs. |
52% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 52% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. A high concentration in this mid-range bracket, where residents typically need moderate support with daily activities. |
26% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 26% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. The population here skews younger than the statewide norm, which may indicate a more active, lower-acuity community. |
5% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 5% 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. |
| Residences at Vantage Point | MC AL HC IL NC NH | Columbia (Town Center) | 44
Facility
44
MD AVG
43
Rank
#236 / 697 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
MD AVG
43
Rank
#402 / 985 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 36
Facility
36
MD AVG
21
Rank
#16 / 208 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Charter Senior Living of Columbia
What neighborhood is Charter Senior Living of Columbia in?
Charter Senior Living of Columbia is in the Long Reach neighborhood of Columbia.
Is Charter Senior Living of Columbia in a walkable area?
Charter Senior Living of Columbia has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How many beds does Charter Senior Living of Columbia have?
Charter Senior Living of Columbia has 64 beds.
Are there photos of Charter Senior Living of Columbia?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Charter Senior Living of Columbia in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Charter Senior Living of Columbia?
Charter Senior Living of Columbia is located at 8220 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045.
What is the phone number of Charter Senior Living of Columbia?
(410) 394-9580 will put you in contact with the team at Charter Senior Living of Columbia.
What county is Charter Senior Living of Columbia located in?
Charter Senior Living of Columbia is in Howard County.
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