Freedom of choice is yours at Mercy Ridge. Here, you may choose from a wide variety of recreational and educational activities and determine your own daily schedule. Relax with a friend near a cozy fireplace, exercise, learn to paint, stroll along a shady path.
Built around four key pillars, Connection, Movement, Nutrition and Longevity, LCS Life+ brings together meaningful opportunities, expert guidance and personalized support that help you live life on your terms. Whether you’re looking to stay active, strengthen social connections, make informed health decisions or simply enjoy each day to its fullest, LCS Life+ helps enhance the things that matter most to you.
Connection
Meaningful relationships are one of the strongest contributors to overall health, happiness, and quality of life. Through LCS Life+, residents have opportunities to build new friendships, stay engaged in the community, pursue shared interests, and create a stronger sense of belonging and purpose.
- Resident-led clubs focused on gardening, reading, creativity, games, and more
- Daily Mass, ecumenical worship, bible study groups, an interfaith speaker series, and other faith-based groups and activities
- Peer support groups led by residents with the support of community liaisons.
- Volunteer initiatives and philanthropic partnerships including Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the Mercy Ridge Scholarship Program
- Weekly grocery/shopping trips plus frequent outings for special events and entertainment
- Opportunities for families to connect at our community, including a family and friends game day and family-friendly dinners at our Bistro
- Cutural and social events, including a resident talent show, concerts, films, TED Talks, and special interest discussion groups
Movement
Movement is about maintaining strength, confidence, independence, and the ability to enjoy life on your own terms. LCS Life+ provides personalized opportunities to stay active through fitness, balance, mobility, and wellness experiences that support overall wellbeing and help residents continue doing the things they love.
- A well-appointed Fitness Center with group classes including strength training, balance, yoga, and more
- An Aquatics Center with water-based fitness programming
- Walking trails and outdoor recreation like courtyard bocce and a putting green
- Movement-focused events including the Million Step Challenge (Life+), resident vs. staff tournaments, and national competitions like Pump It for Parkinson’s
- Personalized health and wellness guidance
Nutrition
Good nutrition plays an essential role in supporting energy, brain health, and overall wellness. Through LCS Life+, residents enjoy flavorful dining experiences, wellness focused education, and nutritious menu options designed to help support healthy aging while making every meal enjoyable.
- Chef-driven dining led by Culinary Director Michael Wagner and Executive Chef Erin Mergenthaler
- Multiple dining venues, including Finnegan’s Hearth Bistro for casual fare, the Dulaney Room for upscale dining with new menu options daily), and the Maryland Room for private dining
- Seasonal, holiday, and cultural menus
- Wellness-focused menu items like Mediterranean Roasted Salmon, Green Vitality Smoothie Shots and Brain-Boosting Snack Mix
- Culinary demonstrations and themed dining events
- Focus on fresh and local foods, including a weekly pop-up produce stand from Ehrhardt Farms, local food trucks, outings to local farms and vineyards, and our own Garden Club
- Nutritional education events and personal guidance from licensed dieticians
Longevity
Longevity is about helping residents feel their best today while proactively supporting their health and well-being for the future. LCS Life+ leverages wellness insights, personalized guidance, and healthy lifestyle practices to help residents make informed choices that support living well longer.
- On-site Wellness Center with a nurse practitioner, rotating specialists, and a team of nurses and coordinators; affiliated with Mercy Health Services and Maryland Family Care
- Rehabilitation (PT, OT, SLP) provided by HealthPro/Heritage, with resident education clinics
- Preventive health initiatives including vaccination clinics, blood drives, Safe Medication Disposal, new AEDs, and CPR/first-aid training
- Comprehensive wellness assessments, including the LCS Life+ Health & Well-Being Questionnaire, wellness fairs, and coordination of any screenings needed
- Educational programming including an Aging Well webinar series, LCS Life+ Talks, weekly TED Talks, and workshops on scam awareness, final wishes, advanced care planning, and more
- Brain health initiatives including our annual Brain Fitness Fair, Brain Health Bingo, and groups for creative writing, language, art, and games
- Emotional and spiritual well-being activities like guided meditation, aromatherapy workshops, grief, community liaison counseling, and peer support groups
Mercy Ridge Amenities
Whether it’s a pastime that can be enjoyed alone or with friends, Mercy Ridge provides the perfect environment.
Amenities:
- Multiple dining options, from the more formal Dulaney Dining Room to the casual Bistro or sunny Café
- Outdoor recreational opportunities with scenic walking trails, putting green and bocce court
- Heated indoor swimming pool
- Fully equipped fitness center
- Arts and crafts, billiards, and card rooms
- Woodworking shop
- Movie theater
- Performing Arts Center
- Chapel
- Libraries
Nearby Attractions
Set apart and secluded, yet right next to everything. Mercy Ridge offers the best of both worlds—the beautiful rolling landscapes of horse country with the vitality of Baltimore close by. In fact, within 20 minutes driving distance, you can get to an Orioles game at Camden Yards or a Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium, visit the Baltimore Museum of Art, play golf at several area courses.
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