Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
$5,440/month
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HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City
3004 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
★ 4.777 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗
About the community
About HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City
Welcome to HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City community and Howard County's premier rental retirement community. We are the only community in the county that offers cottages and apartments. Located on 48 picturesque acres near historic Ellicott City, we are close to antique and specialty shops, restaurants, museums, the symphony, the theater, sporting events, the harbor, rolling hills and even the countryside. We are also conveniently accessible to Washington D.C. and Baltimore. HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City offers 24-hour nurses and staff on site, respectful caregivers, Independent Living, Assisted Living with additional levels of care, group social events and much more. Not only are we pet friendly, but also we offer many lifestyle conveniences, including individual climate control, step-in showers, housekeeping and linen service, full-time maintenance, laundry facilities, controlled access and cable hookup. You will also find residents' gardens, walking trails, a library, recreation areas, indoor swimming pool with spa and outdoor patios and gardens. Scheduled transportation within a ten-mile radius is available at no extra charge. Our secure and manageable environment welcomes your family and friends anytime! At HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City, a hassle-free life is what we are all about!
Published floor plans
Studio
Independent Living · 0 bedroom
$3,605/month
Schedule a visit →1 Bedroom
Independent Living · 1 bedroom
$3,710/month
Schedule a visit →2 Bedrooms
Independent Living · 2 bedroom
$4,325/month
Schedule a visit →Detached Cottages / Bungalows
Independent Living
$4,015/month
Schedule a visit →Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Studio$3,605 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
4.7 out of 5 from 77 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveFriendly Community. I would highly recommend!!
I live in a one bedroom with den independent cottage. Great space for me. Cleaning service weekly which are included in my rent. Restaurant style dining, with several options and daily specials. I really like the variety of the food. Staff overall are very nice.
★★★★★
CriticalOur family's experience
Heartlands has gone through a recent renovation and it’s beautiful. The apartment is spacious. The activities and amenities are great. My sister-in-law seems very comfortable there. The staff that I’ve dealt with has been great. We did have a hiccup with the departure of the Nursing Director in her first month there, which I believe will be rectified as soon as they are able to hire a full-time person.
★★★★★
PositiveHeartLands Senior Living
The staff interactions have all been positive. Everyone is super friendly and helpful and seem genuinely glad to have my mom there. The negatives would just be that the facility is obviously old and a bit run down. They're renovating now though so that'll likely help. Another negative is that my mom's apartment was very dirty on move in day and required maintenance had not been completed. Some of it still hasn't and she has been there a month. Her front door jamb is literally made of duct tape. All in all, though, …
★★★★★
PositiveThe tour was great!! We were able to see everything we were interested in and more!! Really hoping my parents choose this place! Due to some renovations, it was a little off, but can see it will be very nice when complete!
★★★★★
PositiveWe had a very nice tour of Heartland Senior Community in Ellicott City, Md. The tour was very informative and we learned quite a bit about the community. We were not able to see any studio apartment as none were currently available so that was a bit disappointing but we were able to tour a 1BR and 2BR unit, see the various public spaces for dining, living, crafts/hobbies, etc. The grounds are very nice with ponds, paths, and lots of trees. We really liked the independent nature of the lifestyle there and how the re…
★★★★★
PositiveHighly recommended
The follow through was commendable. My brother had a very positive experience at Heartlands.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
- Operator
- Discovery Senior Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- August 4, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
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Meals & dining
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Professional Chef
- Meals Provided
- No Sugar
- Room Service
- Vegetarian
- Low / No Sodium
- Guest Meals
- Anytime Dining
- Private Dining Room
- Café or Bistro
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Memory Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Medication Management
- Incontinence Care
- High Acuity Care
- Diabetic Care
Services & convenience
- Uncovered Parking
- Covered Parking
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Beautician
- Housekeeping
- English
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Complimentary Transportation
Activities & engagement
- Walking Club
- Bridge Club
- Jewish Services
- Activities Off-site
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Day Trips and Outings
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Art Classes
- Book Club
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Water Aerobics
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Trivia Games
- Live Musical Performances
- Protestant Services
- Gardening Club
- Community Service Organizations
- Live Well Programs
- Community Service Programs
- Visiting Rabbi
- Catholic Services
- Happy Hour
- Christian Services
- Activities On-site
- Choir / Singing Club
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Bible Study Group
- Men's Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Birthday Parties
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Holiday Parties
Outdoor spaces
- Barber Shop
- Library
- Outside Patio
- Computer or Media Center
- Beauty Salon
- Central Fireplace
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- Game Room
- Swimming Pool
- Piano or Organ
- Fitness Center
- Jacuzzi
- Movie or Theater Room
Apartment & room features
- Air Conditioned
- Ground Floor Units
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Handicap Accessible
- Garden View
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Kitchenette
- Full kitchen
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked August 4, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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