Rockville, MD and Annapolis, MD — Ingleside, a premier not-for-profit provider of comprehensive older adult services in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and BayWoods of Annapolis, a leading life plan community, also known as a continuing care retirement community, in Annapolis, MD on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay, announced today that Ingleside’s management entity, Westminster Ingleside Group, LLC (WING), has entered into a Management Services Agreement (MSA) with BayWoods.
Under the agreement, WING will provide management services support to BayWoods, effective July 1, 2026.
The management partnership reflects a shared commitment between the two organizations to operational excellence, resident experience, and long-term organizational sustainability within the life plan community (LPC) sector.
“BayWoods felt this was the right moment to explore how we, as a smaller LPC, could build on our strong performance by partnering with a larger organization that shares our commitment to excellence,” said Frank McGovern, President and Chief Operating Officer at BayWoods of Annapolis. “Ingleside stood out as a strong cultural fit, with investments in systems, technology, and support for residents and employees that aligned closely with BayWoods’ values and vision for the future.” Eli Dabich, Board Chair for BayWoods, added, “BayWoods is looking forward to utilizing the skills and expertise of Ingleside to further enhance our experience of living on the Chesapeake Bay.”
Implementation will be phased in, starting July 2026, over a period of approximately one year. Ingleside will work with BayWoods to provide organizational support including finance, accounting, operations, sales, marketing, information technology, and human resources. This collaboration is designed to enable BayWood’s leadership team to focus on residents, employees, business performance, and compliance.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to extending Ingleside’s management expertise to like-minded organizations,” said Sally Cox, Chair of Ingleside’s Board. “They, like Ingleside, are a community of wonderful and engaging residents who are enjoying life to the fullest each day. We believe that our management philosophy of excellence will result in a consistently high level of services for the BayWoods community.” Lynn O’Connor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ingleside, added, “We are honored that BayWoods selected Ingleside as its management partner and look forward to supporting the mission and community that residents value.”
About Ingleside
Ingleside is a premier, not-for-profit provider of comprehensive older adult opportunities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Based in Rockville, MD, Ingleside is the supporting organization for three CARF-accredited, SAGECare platinum LGBT cultural competency credentialed, not-for-profit life plan communities, and not-for-profit affiliates. Ingleside’s family of communities include Ingleside at Rock Creek (Washington, D.C.), Westminster at Lake Ridge (Lake Ridge, VA), and Ingleside at King Farm (Rockville, MD), as well as Westminster Ingleside Foundation, which supports the communities’ charitable activities. Named a 2025 Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ by Fortune, Ingleside’s mission is to provide strategic and operational leadership that enables our communities and affiliates to excel in their missions. For more information, visit www.inglesideonline.org.
About BayWoods of Annapolis
BayWoods of Annapolis is a leading life plan community located on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, MD. Structured as a for-profit housing cooperative for older adults, BayWoods is owned and governed by its residents through the BayWoods Cooperative Housing Corporation (BCHC). Recognized as a 2025 Great Place to Work and a Best of Annapolis and Best of Anne Arundel County award recipient, BayWoods is committed to fostering a vibrant, engaged, and resident-driven community. For more information, visit www.baywoodsofannapolis.com.