The expansive lobby of Chapel Springs Senior Apartments welcomes residents to this recently opened independent living community for those 62 and older. Chapel Springs includes a library, fitness center, beauty salon and cyber-café. Photo courtesy of Humphrey Management

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This is an artist’s rendering of Roland Park Place’s planned eight-story addition, which will include 60 new apartments.

The Landing of Silver Spring, now under construction, is expected to open in November and offer assisted living and memory care services. Inset is a detail of a rendering of the finished community. Photo by Stuart Rosenthal

With the number of Americans over the age of 80 expected to double in the next two decades, the senior living housing market is becoming increasingly competitive. That’s good news for the many older adults who will be looking for new housing options, whether in an independent living, continuing care or assisted living community.

Residential communities in the greater Baltimore/Washington corridor are looking to future needs, and are expanding and improving current communities or building entirely new ones.

At Roland Park Place in Baltimore, for example, 58 new independent living apartments are being added.

“We’re responding to the interest we have experienced over the last several years in larger, modern apartments,” said Becki Bees, vice president of Marketing and Community Life at Roland Park Place.

“We’re committed to providing an upscale option for people who are interested in remaining in the city, close to all of the cultural and modern entertainment options unique to Baltimore City.“

In the Washington area, Lisa Oursler, director of operations for Sunrise Senior Living, observed that families who are looking for high-quality assisted living and memory care support want to be in convenient locations, near their loved ones.

“This makes it easy for families to visit and allows residents to continue experiencing all the things about their local neighborhood that they have loved for years,” said Oursler.

“Our expansion in the Washington, DC, area — including new, state-of-the-art senior living communities in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Burke — helps meet the demand for today’s and tomorrow’s rising aging population.”

Here is an alphabetical summary of the growth now underway in the Beacon readership areas:

In Baltimore and Howard County

Arbor Terrace Maple Lawn
Fulton, Md.
(301) 327-2613
www.arborcompany.com
Arbor Terrace Maple Lawn offers state-of-the-art senior living and one-of-a-kind Bridges and memory care communities designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Pricing is based on the apartment type and level of care. Monthly rent includes trained staff available 24 hours a day, three meals served daily, weekly housekeeping, daily bed-making and trash removal, scheduled group transportation, daily programs and activities, maintenance of buildings and grounds, secure safety system, all utilities, and oversight of general well-being.

Carsins Run
Bel Air, Md.
(443) 390-2590
www.carsinsrun.org
Harford County’s first Continuing Care Retirement Community is slated to open in 2020 on a 47-acre campus in Bel Air, Md. Called Carsins Run at Eva Mar, the community is part of the nonprofit Presbyterian Home of Maryland.

Carsins Run will include independent and assisted living, as well as nursing and memory care for those over 60.

There are six independent-living floor plans, ranging from a 755-square-foot one-bedroom/one-bathroom apartment to a 1,329-square-foot two-bedroom/two-bathroom unit.

Health services include a physician, nursing team and social services. There will be several dining options, including carry-out, and a clubhouse for activities and classes. Residents pay a one-time entrance fee that is refundable to the resident or resident’s estate.

Chapel Springs Senior Apartments
Perry Hall, Md.
(410) 352-7440
www.chapelspringsapartments.com
Recently opened, Chapel Springs Senior Apartments is Baltimore County’s newest community for those 62 and older. The smoke-free community includes amenities to promote an active lifestyle, including a library, fitness center, beauty salon and cyber-café. The community is also pet-friendly.

Convenience features include washer and dryer in each home, ample parking, and elevators. Green features include upgraded insulation, Energy Star appliances and energy-efficient HVAC.

Chapel Springs is close to the Beltway and I-95, and is less than five miles from White Marsh. Many shops, grocery stores and restaurants are within walking distance from Chapel Springs.

The Homestead
Baltimore, Md.
(410) 664-4006
www.springwellseniorliving.com
The Homestead is Baltimore’s newest independent living community, located in the heart of Mount Washington, close to arts and culture venues, restaurants, shopping, medical centers, and more. Floor plans range from one-bedroom/one-bath to two-bedroom/two-bath. Many feature balconies or patios.

Other amenities include multiple dining options, room service, concierge, housekeeping services, fitness center, community shuttle services, laundry and linen service, flower and vegetable gardens, faith and fellowship chapel, art studio, 24/7 security, and Wi-Fi. The Homestead will be available for occupancy this summer.

Roland Park Place
Baltimore, Md.
(410) 243-5700
www.rolandparkplace.org
The expansion of Roland Park Place is now underway. Improvements in the first phase of work, focusing on the renovation of existing common spaces and a complete redesign of the Health Care Center, will include a new entrance hall and a café.

When the project is complete, a dramatic eight-story addition will offer 60 spacious residences as well as a new dining venue, arts center and indoor parking. Other amenities to be added include an updated garden, a spa and salon, and a club room for private parties.

In the Washington, D.C. area

Asheir Homes
Potomac, Md.
(301) 250-6660
www.asheirmanor.com
Asheir Homes Assisted Living will soon open a second location in Potomac, Md. Run by a nurse practitioner, the new eight-bed, two-level home on two acres has an elevator and all private rooms with private bathrooms.

The home will specialize in serving residents with Parkinson’s disease, as well as mobility and memory care. A small therapy gym will help residents with strength and gait training.

Memory care residents will be able to order snacks and drinks from an onsite coffee shop. The company’s first home, Asheir Manor, is in Germantown, Md.

Brandywine Assisted Living
Alexandria, Va.
(703) 940-3300
www.brandycare.com
Located near historic Old Town, Brandywine Living at Alexandria provides a convenient location for those from the area who want to reside close to their children, grandchildren and friends, while remaining in the community they love. Brandywine Living at Alexandria is part of the development of Alexandria’s West End and the larger Van Dorn Corridor.

The 116-suite, six-story luxury community features amenities such as a movie theater, pub, therapy pool and restaurant-style dining. As part of Brandywine’s “Escapades…for Life!” program, the community offers an array of educational, entertainment and health and wellness choices tailored to each resident.

Brightview Senior Living
Bethesda, Md.
(240) 558-5605
www.brightviewseniorliving.com
Brightview Senior Living is constructing a new eight-story community in downtown Bethesda. Brightview Bethesda Woodmont, opening in May 2019, will have 112 private and semi-private apartments for residents who need assisted living or memory care services.

Planned amenities include rooftop dining, a sloped-floor theater, a fitness area, salon/spa services and an activity room. Design features will include granite counters, tile floors, and crown molding.

The Landing of Silver Spring
Silver Spring, Md.
(301) 388-7700
www.leisurecare.com
The Landing of Silver Spring, opening in November, will offer assisted living and memory care services to meet a wide range of needs.

Residents at the Landing of Silver Spring will enjoy a robust activity calendar full of engaging programs and innovative fitness opportunities specifically designed to keep seniors of all abilities active. There will be a bistro and hospitality bar serving coffee and snacks throughout the day, and a restaurant offering seasonal menus and local fare.

Silverado Memory Care
Alexandria, Va.
(703) 215-9110
www.silverado.com
The Silverado Alexandria Memory Care Community is now open to serve the needs of up to 65 residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-impairing conditions. The three-story community with underground parking is located on a two-acre site within a mile of Old Town, off King Street.

The community features indoor space specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the memory impaired, as well as secure outside space purposefully built to give residents the freedom to enjoy the outdoors.

Sunrise of Bethesda
Bethesda, Md.
(240) 215-4002
www.sunriseseniorliving.com
At Sunrise of Bethesda, residents receive care inside the community while enjoying access to some of the nation’s premiere hospitals, located just minutes away. The newly opened community offers assisted living and memory care services led by an experienced staff trained to provide individualized care for each resident.

Dining staff provides three meals a day, and residents enjoy a variety of activities, clubs and social events both within the community and in nearby Bethesda and the nation’s capital.

Sunrise of Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase, Md.
(240) 215-4114
www.sunriseseniorliving.com
The newest Sunrise community, Sunrise of Chevy Chase, is now open. The community offers assisted living and memory care.

The building includes nine floor plans, ranging from 518-square-foot assisted living and memory care units, to a 929-square-foot two-bedroom/two-bathroom assisted living apartment.

An in-house chef prepares three meals a day. Sunrise offers many activities, including art, yoga and fitness classes, as well as book groups, current events discussions and more. Pets are also welcome.

Sunrise at Silas Burke House
Burke, Va.
(571) 290-4970
www.sunriseseniorliving.com
This 80-unit Sunrise community opened last winter on the grounds of the nearly 200-year-old home of the man for whom Burke, Va. is named. Sunrise restored the home as part of the agreement to construct an assisted living and memory care facility adjacent to it.

Like the other Sunrise communities, Sunrise at Silas Burke House offers a roster of daily fitness, creative, social, learning and spiritual activities, and is pet friendly.