Westminster House Senior Apts sits in the heart of Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon area, standing eighteen stories tall with views of mid-town and easy access to all the local attractions, like the Walters Art Gallery next door, the Peabody Conservatory across the street, and places like the Inner Harbor, Lyric Opera House, and Enoch Pratt Library just a short walk or ride away, and the community is close to bus lines, light rail, taxis, the Charm City Circulator, and Penn Station so getting around the city isn't hard. Residents can choose from efficiency, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments that are all recently renovated and kept up nicely, and every unit has a kitchenette, accessible bathrooms, and air conditioning, and the building itself is fully wheelchair accessible, even the showers. The 282 apartments are part of a not-for-profit community managed by Bay Senior Management Services, and they only rent to seniors aged 62 or older or those who are disabled and meet certain income guidelines set by Maryland. Section 8 vouchers are accepted, and just about all utilities are included except for phone and cable, so bills are easy to manage.
The building prohibits smoking in all public and private indoor areas, and people with pets are welcome. There's underground parking for residents, though there's a fee, and there's other parking on site and easy walking distance to grocery stores, churches, restaurants, hospitals, and hotels. Residents get supportive services that fit independent seniors who don't want to worry over day-to-day chores, since meals are provided, and there's a restaurant, a beauty salon, and a barber shop inside, so people don't have to go anywhere for a haircut. For those needing more help, assisted living services, memory care, and nursing support are all available on site.
Activities are a big part of daily life, since the staff runs social clubs, group trips, and events both onsite and around town, and devotional services are held regularly. Getting laundry done isn't a problem because there's a dedicated laundry room right inside, and the building has its own lobby, dining area, library, and outdoor common spaces for folks who like to get together, read, or just have a look at the city views. Westminster House has a long history since the mid-1960s of providing seniors with affordable housing that's close to Baltimore's cultural center, and the place focuses on giving comfort, convenience, and safety without a lot of fuss or hype. The apartment community stays open for visits and new appointments on weekdays, and they have special programs and services that help residents with daily life, whether they want to live quietly, join in activities, or need extra help as they age. Westminster House Senior Apts is somewhere a person can settle in, look out over the city, and know they've got access to support, good company, and all the things that keep life comfortable and interesting in Baltimore.
