Charter Senior Living of Columbia
Memory Care in Columbia
Memory Care in Columbia
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.
William (Will) Clark serves as the Executive Director at Charter Senior Living of Columbia. He leads the community with a commitment to providing high-quality lifestyles and support to residents and their families, fostering an environment of heart, purpose, courage, and fun.
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Housing Options: Private Suite / Companion Suite
Building Type: Single-story
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Demographics
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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%
Compare Memory Care around Columbia The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.
| 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 | Private Suite / Companion Suite | 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 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 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 7%. 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 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 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 7%. 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. |
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— 8.03 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital)
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