Westminster, MD – Carroll Lutheran Village has been recognized by Carroll County Times readers as Carroll’s Best in three categories—Best Retirement Community, Best Assisted Living and Best Nursing Home—marking 13 consecutive years of excellence. 

“As Carroll Lutheran Village celebrates 45 years of serving older adults, being recognized as Carroll’s Best once again, is an honor and reflects the team’s dedication to creating a vibrant Life Plan Community. We’re proud to be part of Carroll County and to continually raise the bar for quality retirement living and care,” said Jeff Branch, president and CEO of Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland, CLV’s managing organization.   

 CLV continues to advance its vision for reimagining aging through community transformation and innovation with the renovation of Avondale Place, an independent living apartment building. Renovations include bright, open spaces, updated apartments, a welcoming gathering lounge, and a new coffee and tea bar. These enhancements create warm, flexible spaces where residents can relax, entertain, and build community. 

“As we celebrate 13 years as Carroll’s Best, we remain grounded in our mission to provide exceptional living experiences for our residents. We are deeply grateful to our residents, families and team members who make CLV such a dynamic community,” said Renee Garvin, CLV’s executive director.  

Carroll Lutheran Village, a community of Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland, is an accredited, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Westminster, MD. serving nearly 600 residents in 397 homes and apartments, 50 assisted living suites and 103 skilled care beds.  For more information about the CLV, call 410-848-0090 or visit clvillage.org.