Castlefield sits at 2823 Chauncey Hill Drive in Manchester, Maryland, inside the over-55 Castlefield community, which has a quiet, upscale feeling and mostly newer homes with vinyl siding built between 2009 and 2014, and the place has different types of care and living options for seniors so folks can choose what fits best, whether it's living on their own, needing a little help every day, getting serious medical care, or finding a secure place for memory issues like Alzheimer's since some parts of the community offer independent living for active people with no yard work or home repairs to worry about while others include assisted living suites, board and care homes for small groups needing daily help, skilled nursing services for recovery and rehab, and locked memory care spaces with round-the-clock supervision and activities that aim to help with memory, and you'll also see continuing care options here where someone can stay in the community and get more support as their needs change over time which makes it easier because you don't need to make big moves if health problems come along.
Homes in Castlefield include end-unit and center-unit residential condominiums and townhomes, many of which have features like two bedrooms, two or three bathrooms, gas fireplaces, decks for outdoor sitting, big walk-out basements-sometimes finished for extra space-two-car attached garages with openers, and upgrades like hardwood floors, open kitchens with new countertops and appliances, crown moldings, recessed lighting, and simple touches like window treatments or ceiling fans to keep you comfortable plus the master suites come with bathrooms meant for relaxation and the layouts are mainly one-story rancher-style with basements for extra space or storage, which is handy, especially if there's family visiting, and there are things like washer and dryer hookups, big water heaters, and windows with screens.
The whole neighborhood works under a homeowners association that's got some rules for adult living and condos, where the HOA fee generally covers lawn care, snow and trash removal, water, and sewer, and owners get to skip worrying about fixing the yard or shoveling snow, which folks really appreciate as years go by, and the place has property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and mortgage costs listed clearly, with homes usually having an assessed tax value each year depending on when they were built and their exact size, with assessed building values and taxes falling in a middle range, and the area is managed by Carroll County for all property matters.
Inside, residents find kitchens stocked with appliances like dishwashers, microwaves, and garbage disposals, with open living rooms that might have gas fireplaces, and homes come with central air conditioning, forced air heat-sometimes electric, sometimes natural gas-plus plenty of storage, and some are labeled with extra things like accessibility features, private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and furnished options if needed. Around the grounds, there are walking paths and gathering spots, and folks can join in with social things like arts and crafts, movie nights, music, exercise rooms, games, book clubs in the library, wellness rooms, or just relaxing on the deck, and there's a sense of community where residents help plan activities or just visit each other, with daily services like housekeeping, laundry, on-site maintenance, and move-in help if someone's switching from another home.
For those needing more help or medical care-maybe after a hospital stay or surgery-the skilled nursing section includes services like rehabilitation, wound care, and full medical support, and memory care offers locked, supervised areas with programs for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's, where activities focus on safety and keeping residents engaged, and there are also options for respite care, giving caregivers a break for a short time. Support with daily needs like medication, meals, bathing, and dressing comes standard in the assisted living suites, and all residents have access to a 24-hour call system, so if anything goes wrong, somebody's there to help.
Castlefield's homes are roomy, many in the 1,800 to 2,800 square foot range, with attached garages around 400 square feet, and every detail, from the walkout basement design to the big master bathrooms, seems aimed at making life comfortable as residents get older, and the end result is a medium-density, maintenance-free community where seniors can age in place, enjoy social opportunities, and get extra care when they need it, all in a stable, affluent area of Manchester, not far from local roads like Bert Fowler Road and Park Avenue.
