Because home is where seniors belong.
As a Best of Senior Care recipient for 10 consecutive years, our team is trusted by families nationwide for compassionate, consistent care.
At Options Home Care, we believe aging should never mean giving up independence or dignity. Our Gaithersburg, Maryland team is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized in-home care that allows seniors to live comfortably and safely in their own homes. Whether your loved one needs companionship, personal care, or specialized services, we are here to help.
24/7 care in the comfort of home, ensuring safety and companionship.
Assisting seniors with all ADLs including bathing, grooming, mobility and more.
At Options Home Care, we provide customized in-home senior care that supports seniors while giving families peace of mind. Our caregivers don’t just assist—they build relationships, foster trust, and bring warmth to every home.
Alec has a career spanning 30 years, focused on building relationships and ensuring excellent client satisfaction. With a passion for innovation and education, Alec strives to create services and solutions to meet our client family’s needs while also creating new advancement opportunities for employees and caregivers.
Alec earned an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and a BS in Economics and MIS from the University of Delaware. In his spare time, Alec enjoys hiking in the mountains with his 2 dogs and adding to his 60+ country world travel list.
Ebony serves as Director of Care Quality, overseeing clinical standards, service delivery, and continuous quality improvement across the organization. With a strong commitment to safety, dignity, and compassionate care, Ebony ensures that every client receives services that meet or exceed industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
In this role, Ebony is responsible for developing and monitoring care protocols, conducting quality assurance reviews, and supporting caregivers through training, supervision, and performance improvement. She works closely with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to address concerns proactively and to adapt care plans as client needs evolve.
Ashley serves as our Director of Community Relations, responsible for building strong partnerships with senior healthcare providers and community organizations throughout PG County and Southern Maryland. With extensive experience in senior care and healthcare outreach, Ashley is deeply committed to ensuring individuals and families receive timely, compassionate, and high-quality support as they navigate care transitions from hospital to home.
In this role, Ashley works closely with hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, physician practices, and social service agencies to educate partners on home care solutions that promote safety, independence, and continuity of care. A key part of her responsibilities includes visiting clients and families in hospitals to assess needs, provide guidance, and help coordinate a smooth transition from inpatient care to the home setting. These in-person visits allow Ashley to build trust, address concerns in real time, and ensure care plans are aligned with clinical recommendations and family goals.
Rochelle acts as a trusted liaison between clients, caregivers, and internal teams, helping to match each client with the right level of care while addressing concerns promptly and compassionately. Known for their responsiveness and attention to detail, Rochelle works closely with families to navigate care options, coordinate services, and adapt care plans as needs evolve.
Rochelle brings a relationship-driven approach to their work, grounded in empathy, clear communication, and accountability. Her goal is not only to meet expectations but to exceed them by creating a seamless, personalized experience for every household served.
As our Senior Care Advisor and Intake Manager, Jerry serves as the first point of contact for individuals and families seeking trusted in-home care. With a strong understanding of care needs and a kind heart, Jerry guides families through the intake process with clarity, compassion, and professionalism. His expertise is in quickly understanding the issues our clients are facing and providing care solutions to meet their specific needs.
With a strong foundation of service and leadership, Roderick brings a mission-driven approach to their role as a Home Care Recruiter. As a proud military veteran, he developed a deep sense of responsibility, discipline, and respect for teamwork – values that continue to guide his work today.
In the home care industry, Roderick is dedicated to identifying compassionate, dependable caregivers who share a commitment to serving others. He focuses on building meaningful relationships with candidates, understanding their strengths, and matching them with clients where they can truly make a difference.
Our service area includes:
Let’s start with a free phone consultation to learn more about your family’s care needs.
Our team will provide the support and services your loved one needs to maintain independence at home—with peace of mind for you.
Home health care is a clinical service (a nurse or therapist visits the home for skilled medical treatment like wound care, injections, or physical therapy, typically after a surgery or illness, and with a doctor’s order).
In-home care is different. It focuses on helping seniors with Activities of Daily Living (bathing, dressing, eating, mobility, and continence) as well as providing companionship and meaningful engagement that supports quality of life.
At Options Home Care, our Gaithersburg, MD, caregivers go beyond simple task completion. We build personalized care plans, support hospital-to-home transitions through discharge coordination, and offer daily personal care, live-in care, and respite care. We also offer AI-enhanced tools that help families stay connected while their loved one remains safely at home.
Activities of Daily Living, which are often called ADLs, are basic self-care tasks that a person must be able to perform to live independently. These typically include:
Many benefits programs use ADLs to determine eligibility. Most long-term care insurance policies require that a person need assistance with at least two ADLs before benefits begin. Certain veterans’ programs require assistance with three ADLs to qualify for home care services.
If your loved one is struggling with these daily tasks in Gaithersburg, MD, we can help assess their needs and guide you through the next steps for coverage and care planning.
With live-in care, one dedicated caregiver lives in the home and is present throughout the day and night. They help with personal care, meals, mobility, companionship, medication reminders, housekeeping, and errands. They do sleep at night but remain in the home and are available if needed.
24-hour round-the-clock care uses multiple caregivers rotating in shifts, meaning different people coming and going throughout the day and night.
Options Home Care’s live-in care in Gaithersburg is relationship-based — your loved one builds a genuine bond with one consistent caregiver rather than adjusting to new faces. We also handle discharge planning for families transitioning home from the hospital. For many families, live-in care offers the right mix of stability, continuous support, and comfort.
Long-term care insurance can potentially cover in-home care. Long-term care insurance is a private policy typically purchased in your 40s or 50s, designed to cover extended support with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and mobility due to aging, illness, or disability. Benefits generally begin once you need help with two or more activities of daily living or have a cognitive impairment.
Our team works directly with long-term care insurance companies to verify coverage, file claims, document services, and guide you through reimbursement — so you can focus on your loved one’s care. Options Home Care Gaithersburg, MD accepts private pay and long-term care insurance.
Many of our veteran clients receive care through the VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care program. This program is part of VA health benefits and provides non-medical assistance in the home to help veterans remain safe and independent. Services typically include help with bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and other daily activities.
As an accredited VA community care provider, Options Home Care Gaithersburg, MD can be paid directly by the VA to provide approved home care services.
To qualify, veterans must:
Once approved, we work closely with the VA and the assigned social worker to deliver consistent, personalized care at home. We can also help you through the application process.
Some veterans and surviving spouses might also qualify for additional support through programs such as VA Aid and Attendance, which can help cover non-medical home care costs depending on service history, discharge status, care needs, and financial guidelines.
Yes, our caregivers at Options Home Care Gaithersburg, MD can provide rides to doctors’ appointments, therapy sessions, social outings, and community events. We also assist with grocery shopping, prescription pick-ups, post office runs, and other daily tasks.
Also, our caregivers always stay present during any appointments in Gaithersburg, MD, and the surrounding area.
Yes, each of our caregivers is carefully vetted, and many have worked with Options Home Care Gaithersburg, MD for many years.
The first step is to begin by contacting us for an intake call. We’ll match you with a caregiver who is the best fit for your loved one’s needs.
Yes. In addition to daily and full-time care, we offer short-term respite live-in care for family members who need a temporary break from caregiving responsibilities.
Yes. Beyond personal care, memory care, companionship, and live-in care, Options Home Care in Gaithersburg, MD, offers a suite of AI-enabled tools, including fall detection, wearable monitors, and robotic companion pets to help seniors stay safe and connected at home.
Our care can often begin within two days.
Hourly care covers scheduled visits during the day, while live-in care means a caregiver is present in the home around the clock. Families in Gaithersburg often choose live-in care when a loved one needs ongoing supervision and a familiar, stable presence rather than periodic check-ins.
Hourly caregivers work shifts ranging from 4 to 12 hours depending on your loved one’s schedule and needs. Live-in caregivers are present in the home all day, sleep overnight, but remain available if something comes up. Support can include anything from meals and personal care to companionship and medication reminders.
Yes. We assign the same caregiver whenever possible. For seniors in Gaithersburg, that consistency makes a real difference.
Yes, though we’ve found the best way to gauge fit is to see a caregiver in action. We’ll recommend someone based on your loved one’s needs, and if the first shift doesn’t feel right, we’ll find a better match.
We arrange backup coverage through our caregiver network so your loved one’s care continues without interruption, regardless of schedule changes.
Yes. Personal care tasks like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation are a core part of what we do, along with light housekeeping and support alongside therapy services when applicable. Care plans are adjusted as needs evolve.
We serve clients throughout the United States, including Gaithersburg and the surrounding Maryland area. Our team can also help families understand local resources and insurance options when needed.
Yes. We work directly with healthcare providers and can assist with discharge planning to make the transition from hospital to home as smooth as possible.
Live-in care means one dedicated caregiver lives in your loved one’s Gaithersburg home and is available throughout the day and night. They sleep overnight but remain on-site and reachable if anything comes up. It’s a consistent, relationship-based alternative to rotating staff or facility care.
Pricing depends on your loved one’s specific needs and payment method. Contact us and a member of our care team will walk you through the options.
Cost varies based on the level of care required. Reach out to us and we’ll learn more about your loved one’s situation and provide an estimated quote.
