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Brightview Towson
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Towson, MD
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Brightview Towson

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Towson, MD
20 Burke Ave East, Towson, MD 21286 View map
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Overview of Brightview Towson

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Led by Community Executive Director Katie A., Brightview Towson is an assisted living community in Towson, Maryland, that offers personal care, memory care, and respite care. Serving older adults for 14 years, the community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes and accessible bathrooms. Located near the city center in a highly walkable neighborhood, the community also provides convenient access to shopping, dining, banking, and other everyday services.

A personalized care plan is developed with a dedicated Health Services Director, while licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide around-the-clock support. Furthermore, secure memory care spaces and the Bright Minds Program are available to encourage cognitive, social, and emotional well-being for individuals at different stages of memory loss.

Freshly prepared meals are also tailored to individual preferences and dietary requirements, and resort-style amenities promote an active lifestyle. For seven consecutive years, the community has also been recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a Best Workplace in Aging Services.

Facility Direct Line (410) 567-0094
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 100 Rank #44 / 577Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 44th out of 577 assisted living communities we track in Maryland for bed count. 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #127 / 186Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 127th out of 186 assisted living communities we track in Maryland for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Maryland facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
14 years
Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #10 / 752Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 10th out of 752 assisted living communities we track in Maryland for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maryland facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

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Private Room
$250 - $350/Day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
CountyBaltimore

Awards

Ranked by FORTUNE Magazine for seven consecutive years (2019 - 2025)

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Hospice partners Hospice providers this community works with, as listed in the Maryland Health Care Commission's consumer guide. Hospice brings end-of-life and comfort care to residents where they live.

  • Gilchrist Hospice Care
  • Stella Maris

Memory & Specialized Care

4 services
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit
Mild Alzheimer's LevelAccepts residents with mild (early-stage) Alzheimer's or dementia, who are mostly independent but need reminders and some supervision. Maryland's Health Care Commission asks each assisted living community which stages of Alzheimer's or dementia it accepts and publishes the answer; other states do not report this.
Moderate Alzheimer's LevelAccepts residents with moderate (middle-stage) Alzheimer's or dementia, who need regular help with daily activities and closer supervision. Maryland's Health Care Commission asks each assisted living community which stages of Alzheimer's or dementia it accepts and publishes the answer; other states do not report this.
Severe Alzheimer's LevelAccepts residents with severe (late-stage) Alzheimer's or dementia, who need extensive help with most daily activities. Maryland's Health Care Commission asks each assisted living community which stages of Alzheimer's or dementia it accepts and publishes the answer; other states do not report this.

Additional Services

2 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Signature ProgramsBright Minds Program

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

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Demographics Source: Maryland Health Care Commission consumer guide, as reported by the facility. Maryland is the only state that publishes resident demographics for each community. Data retrieved May 2026.

Resident demographic information for this facility.

Gender

  • Female 72.2%
  • Male 27.9%

Managed by Katie A

Community Executive Director

Over 10 years of experience

Katie A. is the Community Executive Director at Brightview Towson. She joined Brightview over 10 years ago, starting as a concierge and progressing through several community director roles. Katie now leads the community with extensive experience and a deep understanding of senior living operations.

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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Towson's city center to Brightview Towson's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Share of residents reported as White in the state-published race/ethnicity breakdown for this facility, shown as a whole-number percent. Parsed from the same source as the profile demographics section.
Share of residents reported as African American or Black in the state breakdown, shown as a whole-number percent. Labels in the raw data are normalized to this bucket for compare.
Combined share of all race/ethnicity groups that are not classified as White or African American (e.g. Hispanic, Asian, multiracial, and other labeled categories), summed to a single whole-number percent.
Share of residents aged 65–74 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 75–84 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 85–94 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Share of residents aged 95 or older in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
Pickersgill Retirement Community
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Baltimore (Chestnut Hill)
138
Facility 138
MD AVG 28
Rank #18 / 577
No
45
Facility 45
MD AVG 43
Rank #347 / 752
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24%

Male Residents — State Benchmarked 24% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (76% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.

76%

Female Residents — State Benchmarked 76% 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.

95%

White Residents — State Benchmarked 95% 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.

1%

African American Residents — State Benchmarked 1% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.

4%

Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 4% 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%).

3%

Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 3% 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.

27%

Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 27% 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.

55%

Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 55% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs.

15%

Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 15% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket.

Hampton Meadows Assisted Living
AL
Towson
15
Facility 15
MD AVG 28
Rank #166 / 577
No
5
Facility 5
MD AVG 43
Rank #712 / 752
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
33
Facility 33
MD AVG 21
Rank #22 / 186
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27%

Male Residents — State Benchmarked 27% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (73% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.

73%

Female Residents — State Benchmarked 73% 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.

27%

Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 27% 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.

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.

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Edenwald Senior Living
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Towson
94
Facility 94
MD AVG 28
Rank #67 / 577
No
83
Facility 83
MD AVG 43
Rank #51 / 752
1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+
18%

Male Residents — State Benchmarked 18% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (82% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.

82%

Female Residents — State Benchmarked 82% 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.

100%

White Residents — State Benchmarked 100% 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.

0%

African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.

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.

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13%

Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 13% of residents are 75–84, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. Below the state norm — the resident mix may skew either younger or older than this typical middle bracket.

53%

Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 53% of residents are 85–94, compared to the Maryland average of 44%. A high concentration of very elderly residents signals a higher-acuity facility with experience caring for advanced age-related needs.

35%

Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 35% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. A high proportion of the oldest-old suggests strong end-of-life care experience and very-high-acuity capabilities.

Brightview Towson
AL
MC
Towson (Loch Raven)
100
Facility 100
MD AVG 28
Rank #44 / 577
Yes
92
Facility 92
MD AVG 43
Rank #10 / 752
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
MD AVG 21
Rank #127 / 186
-
28%

Male Residents — State Benchmarked 28% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (72% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.

72%

Female Residents — State Benchmarked 72% 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.

0%

White Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents are reported as White, compared to the Maryland average of 81%. A lower White share than the Maryland average — the community may draw a more diverse resident mix relative to other facilities in Maryland.

0%

African American Residents — State Benchmarked 0% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A lower African American share than is typical in Maryland; local markets still vary widely.

100%

Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 100% 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: Other (100%).

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Seaton Towson
AL
Towson
80
Facility 80
MD AVG 28
Rank #89 / 577
Yes
80
Facility 80
MD AVG 43
Rank #70 / 752
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
MD AVG 21
Rank #61 / 186
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In-home or residential support

Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR)

Maryland SOAR

Income limit
Income below 60% of Maryland median income.

Eligibility

General
Maryland residents age 62 or older who need daily-living assistance and meet SOAR financial criteria; designed for people not qualifying for Medicaid or waiting for Medicaid-funded supports.
MD specifics
Senior Care, Senior Assisted Living Subsidy and Congregate Housing were consolidated into SOAR on July 1, 2026.

What it provides

  • Case management; approved home/community supports and partial assistance with monthly assisted-living fees; funding and individual authorization apply.
Nursing home coverage

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Eligibility

General
People who meet Maryland Medicaid nursing-facility medical and financial criteria; not limited solely to adults age 65 or older.

What it provides

  • Authorized Medicaid nursing-facility care; resident contribution and covered services are subject to current rules.
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Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
MD specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
Assisted living or in-home support

Increased Community Services (ICS)

Maryland Increased Community Services (ICS)

Income limit
Monthly income exceeds 300% of SSI; the excess is paid toward care under program rules.
Asset limit
Applicant countable assets no more than $2,500.

Eligibility

General
Adults 18 or older who need nursing-facility-level care, have lived in a nursing facility at least six months with Medicaid eligibility for at least 30 consecutive days, and are not eligible for an HCBS waiver or PACE. Community living must be safe and cost no more than institutional care.
MD specifics
Referral must come from Medicaid’s Eligibility Determination Division; there is no direct application.

What it provides

  • Approved services may include assisted living; personal assistance; medical day care; respite; adaptations and supports planning.
In-home & community support

Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Income limit
Income up to 300% of the SSI benefit rate, subject to the applicable Medicaid category.
Asset limit
Countable assets up to $2,000 or $2,500, depending on eligibility category.

Eligibility

General
Age 18 or older, nursing-facility level of care, safely living at home/community, meeting Medicaid requirements and cost-effectiveness rules; cannot simultaneously join another waiver or PACE.
MD specifics
Community applicants join a registry and await invitation. A person whose nursing-facility services have been Medicaid-paid for at least 30 days may apply without that wait.

What it provides

  • Medicaid benefits including Community First Choice plus authorized waiver services such as assisted living; behavioral consultation; case management; family training and medical day care.
In-home support

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Eligibility

General
People of any age with full Medicaid, living in a community setting and needing help with at least one activity of daily living.
MD specifics
State-plan benefit with no age limit.

What it provides

  • Personal assistance; nurse monitoring and supports planning; plus other covered Medicaid benefits.
In-home support

Community First Choice (CFC)

Maryland Community First Choice (CFC)

Eligibility

General
People of any age with full Maryland Medicaid who need an institutional level of care and live in a community setting.

What it provides

  • Authorized personal assistance; supports planning; nurse monitoring; accessibility adaptations; assistive technology; meals; emergency response systems and transition services.
Adult day support

Medical Day Care Services Waiver

Maryland Medical Day Care Services Waiver

Eligibility

General
People age 16 or older with full Medicaid, nursing-facility-level care needs and a medical order for day care. They may not be enrolled in another waiver and community services must cost no more than institutional care.

What it provides

  • Authorized medical day care including nursing; medication monitoring; meals; activities; therapies; social work and transportation.
Prescription costs

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Income limit
Income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level.

Eligibility

General
Maryland resident for at least six months, Medicare recipient and enrolled in a prescription-drug plan, meeting SPDAP income requirements.
MD specifics
Not restricted to age 65 and older.

What it provides

  • Assistance with eligible Medicare prescription-plan premiums.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
MD specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brightview Towson

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Brightview Towson in?
Brightview Towson is in the Loch Raven neighborhood of Towson.
02 Is Brightview Towson in a walkable area?
Brightview Towson has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
03 How long has Brightview Towson been in business?
Brightview Towson has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at Brightview Towson?
Yes, Brightview Towson allows residents to bring their pets.
05 How many beds does Brightview Towson have?
Brightview Towson has 100 beds.
06 How much does Brightview Towson cost per month?
Pricing at Brightview Towson starts at $6,000 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
07 Are there photos of Brightview Towson?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Brightview Towson in the photo gallery on this page.
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