Baltimore's Best: 7 Years Running

We are honored to share that Broadmead has once again been named “Baltimore’s Best Retirement Community” by readers of The Baltimore Sun — marking an incredible seven consecutive years receiving the title!

While we are honored by this recognition, what means the most is the support we receive from our community year after year. To our residents, team members, families, Priority List members, board members, volunteers, and friends — thank you. Your enthusiasm, trust, and commitment help make Broadmead a place where all are welcomed.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who voted and helped us achieve this distinction once again. This award belongs to all of you.

Want to learn more about why Broadmead was recognized as Baltimore’s Best Retirement Community for the seventh year in a row? Read The Baltimore Sun’s feature on the 2026 Baltimore’s Best winners here.

Excitement is Building for Broadmead at Ridgebrook

Less than three miles from our current campus, Broadmead at Ridgebrook offers an opportunity to join the Broadmead community at our first off-site campus. With this connected, two-campus lifestyle bringing together shared amenities, natural surroundings, and new Friends, there’s never been a better time to experience the benefits of calling Broadmead home!

Broadmead at Ridgebrook will feature:

80 new homes crafted for comfort and independence, with entrance fees starting in the $600,000s.
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Choose from a variety of floor plan options ranging from 1,245 – 2,900 square feet.
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A 60+ acre picturesque campus nestled within nature, including sustainably landscaped grounds featuring a koi pond, scenic walking path, dog park, vegetable gardens, and additional outdoor venues under design.
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Adaptive reuse of existing structures, featuring superior quality masonry and brickwork construction.
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Comprehensive shared amenities, including inviting new dining venues, wellness spa, and 45,000 sq. ft. of all-new amenity space.
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Seamless use of both campuses, with easy access to all amenities, social opportunities, and events.
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And so much more!

Move-ins are scheduled to begin in late 2028. To request your complimentary Ridgebrook Resource Kit to explore floor plans, amenities, lifestyle opportunities, and details about joining the Priority List, simply reply to this email!

“An Expanded View” of Artists’ Works

Article by Ross Jones; photos courtesy of the artists

A wonderful showcase for superb painters and their work” is the way one Broadmead resident described the latest Arts Council exhibition, which opened June 3 and runs through September 30. Called “An Expanded View,” the exhibit features works by six artists whose paintings are in the permanent Broadmead Collection. Here’s a brief look at the participating artists and the titles of their paintings currently in the Broadmead Collection:

Mark Karnes (“View from the Artist’s Window” - pictured, bottom left): Recently retired as professor of fine art at MICA, Mark’s works are held in numerous private and public collections, including the National Gallery of Art in Washington. His work explores everyday aspects of life—interiors, exteriors as viewed from his house, chairs, tables, teapots, and the like. “My work is about my connections to my surroundings,” he says.

Matt Klos (“Fort Howard #6” - pictured, bottom right): A popular guest lecturer at colleges and universities, Matt teaches drawing and painting at Anne Arundel Community College. He received his MFA from the University of Maryland. His work has been shown at numerous galleries in the U.S. and abroad. He is best characterized as a formalist; his work is perceptual and rooted in the real world.

Nancy Linden (“End of Day”): A critically- acclaimed Baltimore-based artist, Nancy’s interests and talents span an unusually wide range of creativity, including both theater and visual arts. She works extensively with charcoal and pencil on homemade paper and produces collages and small-scale assemblages.

Christine Neill (“Morphology: Canna/ Case” - pictured, top): Neill’s paintings are visual explorations of the natural world, investigating the intersection of environmental and anthropological themes. A student of the renowned Grace Hartigan at MICA, Christine later taught there for more than 40 years. Her work is in galleries and museums across the U.S. and has been exhibited in France and Japan. It is also held by many individuals and corporations.

Edmund Praybe (“Still Life with Green Cloth”): A MICA graduate, Ed later earned an MFA at the New York Studio School. His critically-acclaimed work has been seen in gallery and museum exhibitions across the U.S. and in London. He teaches at Anne Arundel Community College. In recent years he has devoted much of his time to still-life paintings. He says, “I like the option to set up specific ideas in still life and be in complete control of the arrangement.”

Jack Robbins (“Last Train”): Jack is the son of John Robbins, an artist and former Broadmead resident. Jack’s painting was the first to be purchased for the Broadmead Collection and it quickly became a favorite of residents. Jack earned a BFA from Ohio Wesleyan University with a special focus on printmaking and photography. In recent years he has been painting with acrylics. “For me,” Jack says, “painting is storytelling—creating an image that sparks the imagination.” He is closely associated with Manor Mill Gallery in nearby Monkton.

Retirement Savings: Planning for Both Medical Expenses and Long-Term Care Costs

By myLifeSite

When people think about retirement planning, they often focus on saving enough to replace their income or preparing for the possibility of needing long-term care someday. While it is essential to plan for potential care needs such as assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing, or in-home care, another major expense often flies under the radar: routine healthcare costs throughout retirement.

Many older adults assume Medicare will cover most of their medical expenses after age 65. While Medicare provides invaluable health coverage, it does not eliminate all out-of-pocket medical costs. Premiums, deductibles, copayments, prescription medications, dental care, vision services, hearing aids, and other healthcare expenses can add up quickly over a 20- to 30-year retirement.

Read On: Retirement Savings: Planning for Both Medical Expenses and Long-Term Care Costs

Broadmead Snapshot

Earlier this month, team member Greg Gaskins stopped to share a dog treat with Toby and Tulip during their morning walk with residents Tom and Brenda Boytim. Nearby, team member Chennita McLean paused to say hello, creating one of those simple, spontaneous moments that brighten the day. ☀️