Brightview Columbia - Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Brightview Columbia is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community in Columbia, Maryland. The community features 170 monthly-rental apartments: 90 independent living units, 55 assisted living apartments, and 25 memory care residences.

The community is designed in the historic Georgian style of Athol Manor, which Brightview restored as a gift to the Community Foundation of Howard County. Residents have access to resort-style amenities including three fireplaces, a pub, billiards and shuffleboard, a layered movie theater, library and computer room, card room, and sewing room. Apartments range from studios to two-bedroom homes and feature granite countertops, balconies, large closets, and natural light; independent living units include washers and dryers, while assisted living residents receive laundry service.

Dining options include restaurant-style dining spaces with chef-prepared meals and table service, private dining rooms for family gatherings, kitchens and kitchenettes available in apartments, afternoon cookies in the café, and daily happy hour at the pub. All residents receive weekly housekeeping.

The community offers vibrant daily programs and activities designed to keep residents active and engaged. Specialized programs include the Mind and Music program for assisted living and memory care residents, who benefit from ample courtyard space, and SPICE in Motion initiatives that encourage routine physical activity through gymnasium access. Care assessments are completed to address individual needs related to medications, mobility, and memory care.

Brightview Columbia is located within walking distance of Martin Road Park, which has been improved with new amenities. The community has received recognition from U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Senior Living Ratings and was named to Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the fourth time.