Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Tribute at Melford
Located in the quiet neighborhood of Melford Boulevard, Bowie, MD, Tribute at Melford is an outstanding senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care. Featuring a wide range of cozy and elegant accommodations including studio and one-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy comfort and convenience like no other. The community goes above and beyond in delivering the highest standard of care and support for seniors to experience their retirement at its finest.
Tribute at Melford fosters a bright and friendly community, conducting exciting activities and enjoyable programs. Cherish moments with friends and enjoy personal time in serene spaces all around the community. Surrounded by stunning amenities and a welcoming environment, Tribute at Melford is ideal for a relaxing and unforgettable retirement.
Community insights.
About this community
Hospice Affiliations
Demographics
Resident demographic information for this facility.
Gender
- Female 68%
- Male 32%
Age Distribution
- 85-94 36%
- 75-84 26%
- 95+ 18%
- 65-74 16%
- ≤64 4%
Ethnicity
- African American 58%
- White 24%
- Mixed Race 10%
- Asian 4%
- Hispanic 4%
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 333 / 377 / 425 / 502 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise Building
Beauty Services
Parking Available
Exercise Programs
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Safety Systems
Recreational Activities
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Tribute at Melford
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1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bowie's city center to Tribute at Melford's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 9.42 miles to nearest hospital (Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center)
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Share of residents aged 65–74 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
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Share of residents aged 75–84 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
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Share of residents aged 85–94 in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
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Share of residents aged 95 or older in reported demographics, as a whole-number percentage of residents.
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| Tribute at Melford | AL MC | Bowie | 140
Facility
140
MD AVG
42
Rank
#48 / 684 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
MD AVG
45
Rank
#766 / 953 | Studio / 1 Bed | 5
Facility
5
MD AVG
21
Rank
#185 / 210 | - |
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. |
24% White Residents — State Benchmarked 24% 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. |
58% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 58% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher African American share than the typical Maryland average — useful context when comparing cultural fit and community composition. |
18% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 18% 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: Mixed Race (10%), Asian (4%), Hispanic (4%). |
16% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 16% 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. |
26% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 26% 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. |
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. |
18% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 18% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket. |
| Brookdale Woodward Estates | AL | Bowie (Bowie Town Center) | 100
Facility
100
MD AVG
42
Rank
#108 / 684 | No |
27
Facility
27
MD AVG
45
Rank
#669 / 953 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MD AVG
21
Rank
#64 / 210 | - |
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. |
29% White Residents — State Benchmarked 29% 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. |
69% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 69% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher African American share than the typical Maryland average — useful context when comparing cultural fit and community composition. |
2% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 2% 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%). |
10% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 10% 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. |
49% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 49% 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. |
33% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 33% 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. |
6% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 6% 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. |
| Arbor Terrace at Waugh Chapel | AL MC | Gambrills (Waugh Chapel Towne Centre) | 96
Facility
96
MD AVG
42
Rank
#130 / 684 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
MD AVG
45
Rank
#458 / 953 | - | 4
Facility
4
MD AVG
21
Rank
#197 / 210 | A+ |
30% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 30% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (70% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
70% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 70% 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. |
86% White Residents — State Benchmarked 86% 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. |
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 (1%), Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (1%). |
10% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 10% 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. |
43% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 43% 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. |
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. |
8% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 8% 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. |
| Charter Senior Living of Bowie | AL MC RC | Bowie | 52
Facility
52
MD AVG
42
Rank
#208 / 684 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
MD AVG
45
Rank
#627 / 953 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
MD AVG
21
Rank
#64 / 210 | - |
21% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 21% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (79% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men. |
79% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 79% 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. |
52% White Residents — State Benchmarked 52% 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. |
46% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 46% of residents are reported as African American or Black, compared to the Maryland average of 13%. A higher African American share than the typical Maryland average — useful context when comparing cultural fit and community composition. |
2% Other Ethnicity Residents — State Benchmarked 2% 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: American Indian (2%). | - | - |
83% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 83% 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. |
17% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 17% of residents are 95 or older, compared to the Maryland average of 16%. In line with the statewide profile for the oldest resident bracket. |
| Arcadia of Crofton II | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Gambrills | 16
Facility
16
MD AVG
42
Rank
#245 / 684 | No |
21
Facility
21
MD AVG
45
Rank
#731 / 953 | - | 5
Facility
5
MD AVG
21
Rank
#185 / 210 | - |
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. |
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. |
7% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 7% 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. |
36% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 36% 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. |
29% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 29% 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. |
29% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 29% 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. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tribute at Melford
Is Tribute at Melford in a walkable area?
Tribute at Melford has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Tribute at Melford been in business?
Tribute at Melford has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Tribute at Melford?
Yes, Tribute at Melford allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Tribute at Melford have?
Tribute at Melford has 140 beds.
Are there photos of Tribute at Melford?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Tribute at Melford in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Tribute at Melford?
Tribute at Melford is located at 17300 Melford Blvd, Bowie, MD 20715.
What is the phone number of Tribute at Melford?
(240) 719-6498 will put you in contact with the team at Tribute at Melford.
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