Caring for your parent or grandparent in St. Mary’s County means more than providing daily assistance. It is about creating an environment where they feel respected, socially connected, and confident in their independence. At Options Home Care, we are committed to helping seniors continue living safely and comfortably in the home they know and love, surrounded by familiarity and meaningful memories. Our approach focuses on preserving dignity while enhancing quality of life through attentive and thoughtful care.
Our professional caregivers are available around the clock, offering dependable 24/7 support that feels personal and reassuring. They build genuine relationships with each client, providing not only assistance with daily activities but also companionship, conversation, and emotional encouragement that brighten each day. Recognized as a Best of Senior Care recipient for 10 consecutive years, our team has earned the trust of families across the country by delivering compassionate, reliable in-home care that truly makes a difference.
As a Best of Senior Care recipient for 10 consecutive years, our team is trusted by families nationwide for compassionate, consistent in-home care.
For families in St. Mary’s County, it is important to understand that home health care is centered on clinical treatment delivered in the home. A licensed nurse or therapist provides skilled services such as wound care, injections, and occupational or physical therapy. These services are typically short term and require a physician’s order, often following a hospital stay, surgery, or specific medical condition.
Home care, on the other hand, is designed to support everyday living within the home environment. It focuses on Activities of Daily Living, including essential personal tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, and maintaining continence. This type of care allows individuals to remain comfortable while preserving their independence in familiar surroundings.
At Options Home Care, we provide hands-on support that helps individuals manage daily life at home with confidence. Our services include assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility, meal preparation, companionship, memory care, and ongoing personal support. Care is not limited to recovery from a medical event. Instead, it is structured to support long-term living at home in a safe and comfortable manner.
What sets our services apart is the level of attention and coordination we provide within the home. We develop personalized care plans tailored to each individual, assist with discharge planning when transitioning from the hospital, and offer flexible services such as daily personal care, live-in care, and respite care. Our AI-enhanced home care tools also help families remain informed and connected while their loved one continues living independently at home.
Rather than focusing only on a condition, we focus on the entire individual by supporting their lifestyle, preferences, and overall well-being within the place they call home.
Activities of Daily Living, commonly referred to as ADLs, are essential self-care tasks that individuals must be able to perform in order to maintain independence and safely manage life at home. These foundational activities typically include:
ADLs play a critical role in determining eligibility for many care-related benefits and support programs. Most long-term care insurance policies require that an individual needs assistance with at least two ADLs before benefits are activated. In addition, certain veterans’ programs require assistance with three ADLs in order to qualify for home care services.
If your loved one is experiencing difficulty with any of these daily tasks, our team can help evaluate their current needs and provide guidance on the next steps for securing appropriate coverage and developing a comprehensive care plan.
Live-in care means one dedicated caregiver lives in the home and provides ongoing support throughout the day and overnight. They assist with personal care, mobility, meals, companionship, medication reminders, housekeeping, errands, and transportation. They sleep at night but remain available if your loved one needs assistance.
24-hour, round-the-clock care involves multiple caregivers rotating in shifts, coming in and out of the home throughout the day and night to ensure continuous supervision and support.
Live-in care with Options Home Care is designed to be truly one-on-one and relationship-based. Instead of a rotating schedule of caregivers, your loved one benefits from a consistent professional who becomes a trusted and familiar presence in daily life. This consistency is paired with comprehensive support, including mobility assistance, meal planning and preparation, and meaningful companionship. When transitioning home from the hospital, we also coordinate discharge planning to help ensure the process is smooth and safe.
For many families in St. Mary’s County, live-in care offers a thoughtful balance of continuous support, emotional connection, and stability within the comfort of home.
At Options Home Care, we accept private pay, long-term care insurance, and Medicare Part C Advantage Plans to ensure families have flexible options for financing care.
Long-term care insurance is a private policy that is typically purchased many years before care is needed, often during one’s 40s or 50s. This type of insurance is specifically designed to help cover extended support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility due to aging, chronic illness, or disability. Unlike standard health insurance, long-term care insurance focuses on ongoing custodial care that can be provided at home, in assisted living communities, or within a skilled nursing facility.
For those who already have long-term care insurance, benefits are available once eligibility requirements are met. These requirements generally include needing assistance with two or more activities of daily living or experiencing cognitive impairment. Our team collaborates directly with all long-term care insurance providers to verify coverage, initiate claims, document services rendered, and guide families through the reimbursement process. This allows you to concentrate on your loved one’s care without being burdened by administrative tasks.
Many of our veteran clients receive services through the VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care program. This program is part of VA health benefits and is designed to provide non-medical support in the home that allows veterans to remain safe, independent, and actively engaged in their daily lives. These services are tailored to meet the needs of each individual veteran and are focused on helping them maintain quality of life while living in a familiar environment.
Options Home Care is an accredited VA community care provider, which allows us to receive direct payment from the VA for approved home care services. This ensures that families can focus on their loved ones rather than worrying about the financial or administrative aspects of care.
To qualify, veterans must:
After approval, our team collaborates closely with the VA and the assigned social worker to provide reliable, consistent, and personalized care in the home. We also assist families through every step of the application process to ensure it is straightforward and manageable.
In addition, some veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for supplementary programs such as VA Aid and Attendance, which can help cover non-medical home care expenses depending on service history, discharge status, required level of care, and financial eligibility.
Yes. Every caregiver we bring onto our team undergoes a thorough and meticulous vetting process. This includes background checks, reference verification, skill assessments, and in-person interviews. Families trust us to provide compassionate and dependable care from professionals who have the proper qualifications and extensive experience in senior care.
Yes. Beyond traditional home care services such as daily living assistance, memory support, companionship, and 24/7 hourly care, we incorporate advanced technology to enhance safety and engagement. This includes AI fall detection systems, virtual reality therapy experiences, wearable health monitors, and robotic companion pets designed to provide stimulation and comfort.
Care can often begin within just a few days. Once we understand your loved one’s specific needs, we act quickly to match your family with a caregiver who aligns with their personality, routines, and level of care required.
Yes. Your comfort and confidence are a top priority. Families are encouraged to meet and interview the caregiver before care begins to ensure a strong personal fit and peace of mind.
Yes. We can work with your loved one’s healthcare provider to support a smoother transition home, including discharge planning and communication around ongoing care needs.
Yes. Families needing temporary support can take advantage of short-term respite care, whether for a few hours, extended shifts, or temporary round-the-clock coverage. This service allows caregivers to step in while giving family members time to travel, recover, or rest, while your loved one continues to receive attentive care.
Yes. Care plans are flexible and can be adjusted as your loved one’s needs evolve. This includes increasing hours, adding additional support, or modifying daily routines to accommodate new requirements.
Yes. Our home care services are available on weekends and holidays, ensuring that your loved one receives consistent, reliable care whenever it is needed.
