Page 13 of Best Senior Communities in Maryland

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Sep 2026

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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.


Brightview Towson	SC AL MC	Towson (Loch Raven)	100	Yes	92	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	14	-	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.	-	-	-	-
Assisted Living at Buckingham Manor	SC AL	Gwynn Oak (Lochearn)	12	No	24	Studio / Semi-Private Rooms	13	-	33% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 33% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (67% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	67% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 67% 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.	50% White Residents — State Benchmarked 50% 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.	50% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 50% 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.	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.	50% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 50% 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.	-	-
Country Acres Assisted Living	SC AL	Westminster	16	No	-	Private Rooms	17	-	23% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 23% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (77% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	77% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 77% 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.	8% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 8% 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.	31% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 31% 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.	46% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 46% 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.	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.
Arcadia of Crofton II	SC AL HOS MC NH RC SNF	Gambrills	16	No	21	-	5	-	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.	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.
La Casa LLC	SC HC HOS MC NH SNF	Annapolis (Parole)	16	No	29	Private Rooms	12	-	33% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 33% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (67% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	67% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 67% 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.	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.	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.	-
Queenstown Landing	SC AL MC RC	Queenstown	78	No	10	-	5	-	35% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 35% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. This facility caters to a majority female resident pool (65% female), consistent with the broader assisted living trend where women significantly outnumber men.	65% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 65% 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.	98% White Residents — State Benchmarked 98% 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.	2% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 2% 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.	-	5% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 5% 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.	88% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 88% 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.	7% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 7% 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.
Serenity Garden Manor	SC AL	Baltimore (Garwyn Oaks)	15	No	76	-	-	-	67% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 67% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. An unusually high male share for assisted living, where most facilities skew heavily female.	33% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 33% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. An unusually low female share — most assisted living facilities have 65–75% female residents.	22% White Residents — State Benchmarked 22% 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.	78% African American Residents — State Benchmarked 78% 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.	33% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 33% 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.	-	22% Residents Age 85–94 — State Benchmarked 22% 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.	-
Oak Crest Village	SC AL IL MC NH	Parkville	183	No	86	-	31	A+	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Bel Pre Healthcare Center	SC NH	Silver Spring	100	No	52	Private / Semi-Private Rooms	42	F	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Artis Senior Living of Potomac	SC MC NH RC	Bethesda	72	No	11	-	4	-	57% Male Residents — State Benchmarked 57% of residents are male, compared to the Maryland average of 31%. An unusually high male share for assisted living, where most facilities skew heavily female.	43% Female Residents — State Benchmarked 43% of residents are female, compared to the Maryland average of 69%. An unusually low female share — most assisted living facilities 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.	21% Residents Age 65–74 — State Benchmarked 21% 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.	7% Residents Age 75–84 — State Benchmarked 7% 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.	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.	36% Residents Age 95+ — State Benchmarked 36% 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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Overview of Brightview Towson

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.

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Overview of Assisted Living at Buckingham Manor

Beautifully situated in the tree-lined neighborhood of Gwynn Oak, MD, Assisted Living at Buckingham Manor is a loving retreat that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences, providing the highest quality of support for their daily living activities, including grooming and dressing, 24/7. With private and semi-private accommodations, residents can rest assured of finding the right place to spend retirement.

Plenty of fun activities and engaging programs, like trivia games and happy hour, allow residents to interact with their surroundings and maintain social connections. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and supplementary transportation are also provided for convenience and safety. The community strives to provide a maintenance-free living with its exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Country Acres Assisted Living

Located in the serene neighborhood of Collison Drive, Westminster, MD, Country Acres Assisted Living, is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, the community provides top-notch care and assistance for their specific needs around the clock. Here, residents also enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with a compassionate and highly skilled team attending to their day-to-day activities.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and stimulating programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged. With healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences, residents can rest assured of having the finest retirement experience. The community is ideal for those looking for additional support to spend their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Arcadia of Crofton II

Located within the picturesque landscape of Gambrills, Maryland, Arcadia of Crofton II emerges as a gem, boasting 16 private rooms enveloped by lush surroundings. Formerly known as Autumn Meadows, this charming senior residence offers an inviting atmosphere that captures the essence of worry-free assisted senior living. With a spacious dining area and numerous spaces dedicated to diverse activities, Arcadia of Crofton II is designed to cater to every facet of assisted living homes.

This community also provides round-the-clock care and vigilant supervision, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families in the realm of assisted senior living. Beyond the cozy confines of their private rooms, seniors can relish in the comfort of three delectable home-cooked meals, perfectly complemented by an emergency call bell system and the convenience of Wi-Fi and cable services. The thoughtful inclusion of a backup electric generator, along with the assistance of housekeeping and laundry services, fosters an environment where residents can truly embrace the joys of assisted living.

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Overview of La Casa

La Casa offers home care, hospice care, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Annapolis, MD. Home care provides assistance in a person’s residence, while hospice care focuses on comfort and support during an advanced illness.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Nursing care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing attention for residents who need ongoing clinical care.

Located in the Parole neighborhood, La Casa has 16 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms give each resident a room of their own, and the combination of memory care with nursing services may suit someone whose cognitive or medical needs require supervised support.

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Overview of Queenstown Landing

Queenstown Landing is one of the city’s trusted assisted living and memory care homes. The luxurious five-star community understands that an enriching senior living experience begins with the proper lifestyle that reinvents the meaning of senior care. The assisted living community enriches, empowers, and encourages all residents to still live freely on their terms while receiving the necessary support. The vibrant Home ensures that seniors are given the utmost care and respect.

Queenstown Landing offers 24-hour nursing supervision, transportation, housekeeping, medication management, an emergency call response system in every room, and cozy outdoor and indoor common areas. Other activities include movie nights, fitness classes, a gardening club, and other scheduled social events.

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Overview of Serenity Garden Manor

Serenity Garden Manor is an assisted living home in Baltimore, Maryland, in the Garwyn Oaks neighborhood. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while residents live in private or semi-private rooms, and the home has 15 beds, creating a smaller setting for someone who prefers a more intimate community. The home may be a good fit for a resident who needs daily support and whose family may rely on Medicaid to help cover care.

Staffing is available around the clock, so assistance can be provided at any hour, while home delivered pharmaceutical medications and regular medical checkups support ongoing care without requiring the resident to arrange these services independently. Outdoor garden sitting areas offer a place to spend time outside, and barber and hairstylist arrangements provide access to grooming services. A Senior Approved Exercise Program, crossword puzzles, monthly resident celebrations, and home style meals provide structured activities, dining, and wellness options. With a Walk Score of 76, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently.

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Overview of Oak Crest Village

Oak Crest Village offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Parkville, MD. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Having these care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community. Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Oak Crest Village has 183 beds, giving families the facility’s stated capacity when considering placement.

A fitness center, aquatics center, and walking paths give residents on-site options for exercise and outdoor walking, while on-site dining provides meals within the community. Transportation is available, giving residents an option besides driving for trips outside the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

The area has a Walk Score of 86 out of 100 and is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay is also accepted. Total nurse staffing is 4h 45m per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse time allocated per resident.

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Overview of Bel Pre Healthcare Center

Peacefully set in the tree-lined neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD, Bel Pre Healthcare Center is an outstanding community that offers skilled nursing. Here, residents receive different levels of care, depending on their unique needs. With a kind and highly trained team available around the clock, residents are guaranteed to live their golden years without worries.

Featuring a well-thought-out calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents have plenty of things to do for recreation and wellness. Therapy services including occupational and physical therapy, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care are available to enhance residents’ living conditions. Delightful and healthy meals are served for residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community is great for those who need supplementary care to live comfortably in their later years.

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Overview of Artis Senior Living of Potomac

Artis Senior Living of Potomac offers memory care, nursing care, and respite care in Bethesda, MD. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for individuals living with dementia, while nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering.

The community opened in 2022 and has 72 beds. Memory care and nursing care within the same community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can continue without moving to another community. The starting price is $9,795, giving families an initial cost figure, although the confirmed facts do not tie that amount to a specific care type.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against others offering the same care type in the same state — never against a different care type.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

Includes
Review Sentiment
Review Volume

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes
State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

Includes
Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

Includes
Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

Includes
Walk Score
Pricing Transparency

Senior Communities in Maryland at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Maryland. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 50/ 100

Avg No. of Beds: 29The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Maryland. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.

National Average: 90

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Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

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Queenstown Landing

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Weighting overview

Resident & Family Experience 35%

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Community Stability 10%

Environment & Pricing 5%

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