Experience an Extraordinary Retirement in Catonsville, MD

Enjoy an active, independent lifestyle at Charlestown, Baltimore County’s premier senior living and continuing care retirement community. Our historic 110-acre campus, situated in the heart of Catonsville, is the perfect place to enjoy your retirement. Senior living in Maryland has never been more vibrant!

Our full-service community features beautiful maintenance-free apartment homes, providing you with plenty of time to enjoy the many exciting amenities. Plus, enjoy peace of mind knowing that should your health needs ever change, you have access to top-quality continuing care health services right on campus.

Learn more about our living options: Independent Living Continuing Care Health Services

Charlestown at a Glance

Activities and Amenities

Enjoy a Healthy and Active Lifestyle

As a Charlestown resident, you won’t have trouble filling your schedule. Besides the hundreds of resident-run clubs and activities that you’re welcome to join, you’ll be setting aside time for yoga classes, poker games, and book club meetings—all on our Catonsville campus!

It’s not hard to be active at Charlestown. Bring the grandkids to swim in the all-season indoor pool. Stop by the library to find the newest novel for your book club. Work out with a personal trainer at the modern fitness center. Join your friends at one of the six on-campus restaurants for a delicious, healthful chef-prepared meal.

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Apartment Homes

Retire to Maintenance-Free Comfort

Charlestown offers a wide variety of maintenance-free one and two bedroom apartment homes—more than other senior living communities in Baltimore County. With an impressive selection of floor plan designs and custom finishes to choose from, we have a floor plan to fit your lifestyle.

Your new, totally maintenance-free lifestyle ensures that your days of replacing old appliances and cleaning gutters are over. Without having to worry about unpredictable energy costs or home repairs, you can explore the host of resources, amenities, and conveniences just a quick, indoor stroll from your apartment home.

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Health and Wellness

Peace of Mind for the Future

The on-campus medical center is conveniently located and staffed with physicians who specialize in senior health care. Because our doctors see only Charlestown residents, you’ll enjoy more personal relationships with your doctors as they get to know you individually. You can often schedule an appointment for the same day you call!

If you should ever need a higher level of care, the Charlestown retirement community offers a full continuum of care, right on campus. All available levels of care—assisted living, memory care, long-term care, home care, and short-term rehabilitation—provide comprehensive, compassionate care to each resident.

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