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About Charlestown Senior Living Community

Live life to the fullest at Charlestown, a vibrant community in Catonsville, Maryland, for adults age 60-plus. Stay active with amenities like a pool and fitness center, relax in your maintenance-free apartment home, and experience healthy benefits like an on-campus medical center with full-time doctors.

We Value What You Value

Charlestown is managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national network of managed communities. For 40 years, the Erickson Senior Living network has been a leader in senior living and health care by following these core values:

  • We value meaningful relationships.
  • We seek out and celebrate diversity.
  • We are friendly and enthusiastic.
  • We act with integrity.
  • We strive for excellence.
  • We are accountable.
  • We are one team.

Leadership Team

Meet the individuals who keep our community running smoothly.

  • Don Grove, Executive Director
  • Leslie Johnson, Associate Executive Director 
  • Karen Leighton, Resident Life Director
  • Paulette Tansill, Human Resources Director
  • Myla Carpenter, M.D., Medical Director
  • Matt Dougherty, Sales Director
  • Jason Spivey, General Services Director
  • David Schneyer, Director of Finance
  • Ken Zahn, Dining Services Director
  • Maksim Mendelzon, Director of Continuing Care
  • Mohamed Jollah, Director of Nursing
  • Dean Crawford, Practice Administrator
A diverse group of residents gathered together in a community clubhouse.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Promoting a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is a core Erickson Senior Living value and a key objective for our success.

  • A vibrant Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Council at each community and corporate office guides decision-making.
  • Comprehensive diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging training for all employees. 
  • Communities enthusiastically embrace and celebrate the diversity of residents and staff.
  • A commitment to safe, positive environments for LGBTQ+ seniors and staff.

See our Annual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Report for more information.

Board of Directors

Charlestown is a not-for-profit community managed by Erickson Senior Living and governed by its own independent Board of Directors. The Board represents the financial interests of Charlestown residents to promote highest quality programs and services for the best possible value.

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