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Heartlands Senior Living at Ellicott City

3004 N Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

★ 4.682 reviewsRead reviews

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.…

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,440/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 4, 2026
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Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,605/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 4, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,710/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 4, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,325/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 4, 2026
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Detached Cottages / Bungalows

Independent Living

Published starting price

$4,015/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 4, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Studio$3,605 observed · tracking future changes
$3,605Aug 4, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.6 out of 5 from 82 reviews

Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Positive

It was a pleasant tour. The person who gave me the tour, [name removed], was in a very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional manner to show me around and answered all questions I had asked. I had a very good time to tour the site. Good job!

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Mow COctober 6, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Critical

Not good

Food and how its managed needs lots of change. Maintenance is few and far between. Activities dept is overwhelmed and flounders. Its very old and things u pay for can be out of commission. I'm in independent and talking to assisted folks care there leaves a lot to be desired.

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Cleanliness
1.0 / 5
Friendliness
3.0 / 5
Value for Cost
1.0 / 5
Care Services
1.0 / 5
Activities
1.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
1.0 / 5
MkSeptember 27, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Review for HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City

My brother seems to like everything mentioned except the food, I believe he would like more choices. I would recommend to others.

AnonymousSeptember 8, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Review for HeartLands Senior Living at Ellicott City

I knew very little about assisted living and hospice. My research was a crash course; this event happened quickly. [name removed], sales rep, was a sweet heart. She was very helpful with no salesperson pressure, just honest informative facts about the community. [name removed], the head nurse, shared her knowledge and experience making mom's transition as comfortable as possible and set me at ease. Her staff was responsive, timely and kind. I chose the smaller room which surprisingly was plenty large enough. Meals …

AnonymousAugust 25, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Heartlands=Home

I’ve been very happy with my experience here. Like many older properties, there are some structural and maintenance challenges, and unfortunately, we haven’t been able to use the pool for about a year. The pool situation has definitely been disappointing, especially because the ventilation equipment is very old and replacement parts are difficult to find. That said, the staff and atmosphere make this place feel like home. I truly feel valued, seen, heard, and cared about. Everyone knows me by name, and the staff a…

AnonymousAugust 11, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Friendly 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.

AnonymousJuly 17, 2026Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 21, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

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 October 21, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required