Care that meets people where they are.

Every service begins with an RN assessment and a written plan of care. You will know who is coming, what they will do, and what it costs before care starts. Plans are reviewed as needs change.

Personal care

Hands-on support with the activities of daily living, provided by trained and credentialed CNAs and HHAs under Registered Nurse supervision. The goal is dignity, hygiene, safety, and as much independence as the person can safely keep.

• Bathing and personal hygiene: tub baths, showers, bed baths, hair washing, and oral care.
• Dressing and grooming: choosing and putting on clothing, shaving, combing hair, nail care.
• Toileting and incontinence care: toileting routines, catheter care per the plan of care, and hygiene after incontinence episodes.
• Eating and nutrition: meal preparation and feeding support for clients who cannot feed themselves independently.
• Mobility and transfers: bed mobility, bed-to-chair and chair-to-wheelchair transfers, ambulation, and positioning to prevent pressure injuries.
• Range of motion: passive and active-assistive exercises as directed in the plan of care.
• Health monitoring: vital signs and observation of changes in condition, reported to the supervising RN.

Medication management

As a Maryland RSA Level 2 agency, we are licensed to provide medication administration — not just reminders. Medication services are delivered by a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) under RN supervision, following the client’s plan of care and signed physician orders.

• Medication administration per physician orders.
• Medication reminders and monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
• Medication reconciliation and documentation.
• Client and family education on medication routines.

Companionship and homemaker support

Social isolation is a real health risk. Companionship services provide consistent human connection and practical help that keeps a household running.

• Friendly conversation, active listening, and emotional support.
• Reading aloud, cards and board games, puzzles, and other mentally stimulating activities.
• Walks, outings, and accompaniment to community activities and medical appointments.
• Light housekeeping: dusting, vacuuming, mopping, tidying, laundry, and dishes.
• Grocery shopping, errands, meal planning, preparation, and serving.
• Medication reminders (non-administration), mail, and appointment scheduling.
• Safety supervision and watchful presence for clients who cannot safely be alone.

Respite care

Caring for a family member is rewarding and exhausting. Respite care gives the primary caregiver time to rest, work, attend appointments, or handle an emergency, while the person they care for stays in familiar surroundings with consistent support.

• In-home respite: a trained aide or companion provides care while the family caregiver is away.
• Daytime respite: scheduled coverage so the caregiver can work or rest.
• Evening and overnight respite: coverage for evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Emergency and short-notice respite: responsive coverage during unexpected absences, subject to staff availability.

Respite follows the client’s existing plan of care and daily routines. The caregiver receives a report on the client’s condition, activities, and any observations afterward.

Pediatric and medically complex care

We serve children and adolescents with physical disabilities, chronic or complex medical conditions, developmental disabilities, and post-surgical or post-hospitalization needs — as well as the families who care for them. Pediatric plans are developed with the family and the child’s primary care provider, and staff are trained in age-appropriate care techniques.

Who we serve

• Seniors and aging adults who want to remain at home.
• Adults with physical disabilities or chronic illness.
• People recovering from surgery or a hospital stay.
• People living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other cognitive impairment.
• Adults and children with allergy, asthma, or immunological conditions.
• Medically complex children and adolescents, and their families.

What care costs

Private-pay rates generally fall in the $25–$40 per hour range depending on the service. Overnight and live-in care are priced per shift or per day. We will give you an exact written quote after the free RN assessment, before care begins.

• Free initial in-home RN assessment.
• No enrollment fee and no long-term contract. Services are arranged week to week.
• A written plan of care with an agreed schedule before the first visit.
• A monthly statement that itemizes every visit, date, and hour.
• Payment: check, ACH bank transfer, or major credit card. Billing is every two weeks, in arrears.

Maryland Medicaid waiver services may cover care for clients who qualify, and long-term care insurance may reimburse part of the cost. We provide the documentation insurers require. A Sacred Heart Health is not a Medicare-certified home health agency; Medicare generally does not cover non-skilled personal care, companionship, or respite.