At Collington, you’ll discover a dynamic environment that nurtures curiosity, embraces knowledge and encourages personal growth.
Collington’s unique Life Plan Community combines independent living today with the peace of mind knowing your needs will be met in any circumstance you may encounter in the future. This includes two distinct levels of living, independent living in your own private residence and assisted living (including a special residence for memory care).
Amenities Abound
- Bistro and Traditional Dining Room
- Expansive Library with over 5,000 books
- Periodicals Room with over 100 publications
- 6 miles of Walking Trails
- Greenhouse
- Country Store
- Flower Arranging Studio
- Hiking/Wooded Trails
- Art Studio
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Swimming Pool & Hydrotherapy Spa
- Vitality and Life Coaching Program
- Fitness Classes including Tai Chi, Yoga and stability
- Pickleball Court
- Croquet/Bocce Ball Court
- Hilltop Garden
- Nutrition Experts
- Certified Personal Trainers
Local Attractions
Located just outside the beltway and within five minutes of two Metro stops, residents are free to enjoy all the Washington metro region has to offer. You’ll also appreciate our community’s close proximity to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Historic Annapolis and the National Harbor. Or you can board Amtrak at the New Carrollton metro stop for convenient access to New York City, Philadelphia and Richmond.
Collington Artists in Residence
The University of Maryland School of Music and Collington AIR (Artists in Residence) is a collaborative program created between the University of Maryland School of Music and Collington Continuing Care Retirement Community in Mitchellville, Maryland. It is a model for intergenerational living that places two UMD music students at Collington to live alongside the residents each year. The program has been nationally recognized and featured on several news publications both locally and nationally.
Programs & Activities
With so much energy and so many areas of expertise, it comes at no surprise that Collington residents eagerly participate in a variety of committees, events, classes, activities and more. Whether you choose to share your own expertise, or branch out into a new area of interest, you’re certain to find something that interests you among the many diverse options.
Lectures/Entertainment
- Sing a Long Concerts
- Choral Groups
- Drama Group
- Life Long Learning classes
- Poetry Groups
- University of Maryland School of Music Artists in Residence Program
- Subscription Series trips to World Renowned Theaters
- Scheduled Movie Nights
- Speakers Committee
- Foreign Affairs Discussion Groups
Special Interest
- Book Club
- Pottery/Painting/Woodworking
- Photo/Camera Club
- Knitting/Crochet Group
- Horticulture/Gardening
- Nature Conservancy
- Resident Newsletter
- Writing Groups
- Jewelry/Beading/Textile Arts
- Autobiographical Writing
- Community Outreach Committee
- Amateur Radio Group
Recreation
- Hiking
- Biking
- Chess
- Tai Chi
- Pickleball
- Poker
- Dominoes
- Bridge
- Flower Arranging
- Trips to Washington D.C.
- Mah Jong
- Pinochle
- Billiards
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