Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City sits at 3100 N Ridge Rd in Howard County, Maryland, and offers several levels of care for adults 55 and up, so some folks live independently while others need help and some may need more advanced support, and all the rooms are on one floor, with well-maintained apartments that have wall-to-wall carpeting, good-sized closets, safety systems, and private baths, and there's a separate building called The Village for residents with memory issues like Alzheimer's or other dementia, where safety tools like bracelet alarms help keep people from wandering off. Some apartments are studios, either about 260 or 290 square feet, and there are also some shared apartments, roughly 440 square feet, so choices are varied. Pets like cats and dogs are welcome, and the property's got spots for sitting indoors or out, a private dining room, and a secure setup for those who need extra supervision or tend to try to leave.
A management team oversees things, and trained staff, including nurses and a doctor on call, stay on site round-the-clock, helping with everything from physical therapy and medication to transfers and reminders for things like restroom visits, and care can include those with serious behavioral symptoms, incontinence, or who need insulin injections and blood sugar checks. The place tries to keep everyone active with a packed calendar, since there are devotionals, lectures, art classes, fitness like yoga and Zumba, karaoke, outings, and social hours, with a full-time activity director planning events and trips. There's also help for families taking care of loved ones, a Wellness Resource Center, and thoughtful features like community cleaning, laundry, and apartment care, all intended to keep the place feeling safe, clean, and friendly.
Residents choose from a range of supported living, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short stays, hospice, and respite care, and they can stay in the same place even if their health changes and needs grow. Meals are served in a bright dining room with food made by a professional chef, who plans around special diets, and menus change weekly, focusing on healthy, good ingredients. The spa and salon are open for personal care, and there's complimentary transportation for errands or doctor visits along with parking for those who still drive, so people get out for social and community activities, too, like shopping, art, restaurants, parks, or even trips to Baltimore. Reviews give Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City an average of 4.1 stars, based on 16 people's feedback, and people say the community feels close-knit and welcoming, with a simple approach aimed at comfort, support, and adapting to each person's changing needs.
