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Compare Memory Care around Columbia (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.
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| Sunrise of Columbia |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Columbia (Hickory Ridge) | 96 | Yes | 53 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29 | 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 82%. 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 12%. 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 12%. 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. |
| Charter Senior Living of Columbia |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Columbia (Long Reach) | 64 | No | 59 | Private Suite / Companion Suite | 24 | - |
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 82%. 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 12%. 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 12%. 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. |
| Aastoria Home II | — | Columbia | 12 | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Advent | — | Columbia | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Allview Retreat | — | Columbia | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Always Caring | — | Columbia | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| April Bloom | — | Columbia | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ashleigh's Place | — | Columbia | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Blooming Hearts | — | Columbia | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bredd Health Services | — | Columbia | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Friendship Place | — | Columbia | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Golden Time | — | Columbia | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ktb | — | Columbia | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Panda Family Home | — | Columbia | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| San Jose Care Home | — | Columbia | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sequoia Senior Care | — | Columbia | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Winter Growth - Maryland Memories | — | Columbia | 15 | — | — | — | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Winter Growth - Ruth Keaton House | — | Columbia | 16 | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Overview of Sunrise of Columbia
Sunrise of Columbia is a senior living community situated in a convenient location within the Hickory Ridge Village Center in Columbia, Maryland. The community offers a variety of beautiful spaces, rich amenities, and helpful services to help residents live each day to the fullest, with room rates starting at $5,685 per month. Residents enjoy a warm and welcoming home where family and friends feel comfortable, with personalized care and services that cater to their needs and preferences. The community features a bistro, beauty salon, sun porch, and garden areas, along with on-site physical therapy.
Residents can also join outings to nearby shops and restaurants for a change of pace. Sunrise of Columbia’s experienced caregivers are focused on ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of each resident, while providing peace of mind to their family members. The community offers a full calendar of activities, including morning exercise, evening news, and passion-building programs throughout the day. Sunrise of Columbia has earned the Presidential Service Award for excellent service and has been recognized with a Silver National Quality Award by AHCA/NCAL. Located between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., the community’s unique village center location encourages an active lifestyle, with easy access to the Columbia Mall and nearby medical facilities.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Suite / Companion Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care 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.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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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
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Columbia, MD
What is the average cost of memory care in Columbia, MD?
The average monthly cost of memory care in Columbia, MD is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in Columbia, MD?
Memory care in Columbia, MD typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Columbia, MD?
Memory care communities in Columbia, MD typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.
How many licensed memory care communities are there in Columbia, MD?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 1+ (Brightview Columbia) licensed memory care communities in Columbia, MD.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Maryland?
Assisted living in Maryland supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
Does Maryland Medicaid cover memory care?
Maryland Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Maryland) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
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