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Home Care in St. Mary's County, MD

Looking for home care in St. Mary's County, MD? Cottage provides non-medical care for seniors, adults with disabilities, and families who need help with everyday tasks. Caregivers assist with personal care, meals, and light housekeeping in Lexington Park, California, and Leonardtown. Some families reach out after a hospital stay. Others just want more help at home. Many also want to understand Maryland Medicaid programs like Community First Choice and the Community Options Waiver before deciding. Private pay is another option. Whatever brings you here, we can help you find the right fit for your family.

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Towns we cover

  • Lexington Park
  • California
  • Leonardtown
  • Mechanicsville
  • Great Mills
  • Hollywood
  • Charlotte Hall

Care is also available in other communities throughout St. Mary's County.

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Our services

Services in St. Mary's County

Everyday support that helps your family member stay safe at home.

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  • 24/7 Care

    Extended or overnight coverage, discussed and arranged based on your family's schedule and caregiver availability.

  • Bathing & Toileting

    Respectful, hands-on assistance with bathing and toileting that supports privacy and daily routine.

  • Companionship

    Friendly conversation, familiar activities, and social engagement during each visit.

  • Dementia Support

    Non-medical assistance built around familiar routines for a person living with dementia.

  • Disability Support

    Everyday support with daily tasks, based on the specific needs of the adult receiving care.

  • Grooming & Hygiene

    Practical, respectful assistance with grooming and everyday hygiene routines.

  • Light Housekeeping

    Light tasks connected to the person receiving care, such as tidying, laundry, and dishes.

  • Meal Prep

    Meals prepared around your relative's preferences and agreed household needs.

  • Medication Reminders

    A caregiver reminds your relative to take medication as scheduled.

  • Personal Care

    Hands-on help with dressing, mobility, and other everyday personal care activities.

  • Safety Supervision

    A caregiver's presence during visits to support everyday safety at home.

  • Transitions of Care

    Everyday, non-medical assistance as your relative settles back home after a hospital or rehab stay.

What's available depends on your needs, your care plan, and caregiver availability.

Who we help

Families We're Proud to Help

  • Older adults needing help with routines at home.
  • Adults with disabilities needing personal assistance.
  • People returning home after hospitalization, rehabilitation, or surgery.
  • Families exploring home care for the first time.
  • Families seeking nearby care in St. Mary's County communities.
  • Children with chronic conditions who could use extra non-medical support at home too.
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Why Cottage

Why Families Choose Us

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  1. We know Maryland home care.

    Our team knows the home-care paths Maryland families explore, including Community First Choice, the Community Options Waiver, and private pay. We explain each one in clear language. This helps your family see what may apply to you.

  2. We build a plan around you.

    Every family is different. We start by asking about your schedule, your routine, and what your family member needs. From there, we build a care plan around your household, not a generic package.

  3. Our caregivers are carefully chosen.

    Caregivers go through Cottage's screening process before joining a family's care team. Our team then considers the person's support needs, routine, schedule, and preferences when identifying an appropriate match.

  4. We help you understand your options.

    Families may be considering Maryland Medicaid. Others consider private pay. Some are looking at another care pathway. Our team explains the available options and the next steps in clear language. This helps you make an informed decision.

  5. Licensed in Maryland.

    Cottage Home Care Maryland LLC holds RSA License No. 02496. We are licensed as a residential service agency. This license comes from the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality. It covers the non-medical personal care we provide to St. Mary's County families.

What Maryland families say about home care

Real stories from patients and caregivers who chose Cottage Home Care Maryland

  • Maria Sanchez: I'm proud to work with Cottage Home Care Maryland LLC. Whether I'm assisting a CFC client or a Private Pay family, the agency ensures we have the resources to provide top-notch care. It's a supportive environment for staff and patients alike.
  • Robert Mitchell: Navigating the Community First Choice (CFC) program seemed complicated until I called Cottage Home Care Maryland LLC. They handled the paperwork and set me up with excellent care. I'm grateful to stay in my own home comfortably.
  • Sarah Jenkins: As a caregiver here, I appreciate how Cottage Home Care Maryland LLC manages the Community Options and CFC cases. The communication is excellent, and they truly match us with patients where we can make the biggest difference.
  • Harold Thompson: Cottage Home Care Maryland LLC goes above and beyond. From explaining the CFC benefits to ensuring my home care schedule works for me, they have been professional and caring every step of the way.

Coverage & programs

Home Care Near You in St. Mary's County

Cottage serves families across St. Mary's County, from Lexington Park and California to Leonardtown and Mechanicsville. We also serve Great Mills, Hollywood, Charlotte Hall, and smaller communities throughout the county. Every family's needs look a little different. Let us know the address where care is needed and the schedule you have in mind, and we'll go over which services and payment options make the most sense for your household.

St. Mary's County

Maryland Community First Choice (CFC)

Community First Choice is a Maryland Medicaid program that can provide home- and community-based supports to eligible participants of any age. The program has no age limit. An authorized plan can include personal assistance with everyday activities. Examples are bathing, dressing, and getting around safely. To qualify, Maryland generally looks at two things. One is whether someone needs an institutional level of care. The other is whether they live in a community setting. Maryland makes that decision, not Cottage. Our team can explain how the program works and how our care might fit an authorized plan.

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Community Options Waiver

The Community Options Waiver is a Maryland Medicaid program. It's for adults 18 and older who need a nursing facility level of care. It lets them stay at home or in the community instead. People applying from the community place their name on the Community Options Waiver Registry. This goes through Maryland Access Point. Applicants then wait for an invitation to apply. Waiver participants also receive other Medicaid benefits, including Community First Choice. Once services are authorized, our team can explain how Cottage's care may fit that plan.

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Private-Pay Home Care

Private pay is privately funded care. It's separate from any Medicaid program. It lets you arrange non-medical home care directly, built around the hours and support your relative actually needs. We can talk through preferred visit times and specific tasks. We can also discuss whether you need short-term or ongoing help. This option works well for families not using Medicaid, or for adding extra hours alongside an authorized plan. Our team can go over scheduling and current availability.

Learn about Private Pay

Not sure which option fits your family? Call our team, and we'll talk it through together.

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How it works

Getting Started Is Simple

  1. 1

    Tell us what you need.

    Tell us about your relative's care needs. Share the community where care is needed and the schedule you have in mind. Let us know about anything else on your mind too.

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    Explore your options.

    We'll go over private pay and Maryland Medicaid programs like Community First Choice. This helps you know what might fit before you decide.

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    Start care

    Once we agree on a plan, we set up scheduling based on your family's needs and current availability. This is separate from any state authorization process.

FAQs

Home Care FAQs for St. Mary's County Families

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Non-medical home care can include personal care, meal prep, and light housekeeping. It can also include companionship, medication reminders, and safety checks. What's included depends on your relative's plan. Not every task applies to every visit. This is different from skilled nursing or clinical treatment. Those services are outside Cottage's scope.

Yes, Cottage arranges senior home care throughout St. Mary's County, including Lexington Park, California, Leonardtown, and Mechanicsville. Care happens in your relative's own home. Call our team to talk through your loved one's needs and confirm we cover your address.

Cost depends on the number of hours, the schedule, the type of support needed, and how you plan to pay. Some families pay privately, while others use an authorized Maryland Medicaid program. Talk with our team, and we'll go over the options that fit your situation.

Maryland Medicaid may cover certain home care services for eligible St. Mary's County residents. This often happens through Community First Choice. For CFC, participants generally need an institutional level of care. They must also live in a community setting and need full Medicaid. These rules apply specifically to CFC, not every Medicaid pathway. Maryland makes the eligibility call. Our team can help you understand the next steps.

In some cases, yes. A qualifying family member or trusted person may get paid to help. This depends on the program, the relationship, and the role. Under current Maryland rules, a participant's representative can't also be the paid caregiver. This role can include the parent of a minor child. Our team can review your situation and explain Cottage's options.

Yes, non-medical home care can help your relative settle back into daily routines after a hospital or rehab stay. This can include help with meals, personal care, and companionship. It can also include light assistance around the house. It's not clinical rehabilitation or skilled nursing. But it can work alongside any medical follow-up already in place.

Cottage serves communities and areas throughout St. Mary's County. This includes Lexington Park, California, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Great Mills, Hollywood, Charlotte Hall, Golden Beach, Callaway, Ridge, Piney Point, Tall Timbers, St. Inigoes, Valley Lee, Chaptico, Loveville, Clements, Avenue, Compton, Park Hall, Wildewood, Breton Bay, Oakville, Budds Creek, Helen, Wicomico, Wicomico Shores, New Market, Morganza, Bushwood, Abell, Coltons Point, Dameron, Scotland, St. Mary's City, St. George Island, Country Lakes, Maddox, Oraville, and the Point Lookout area. Leonardtown is the county's only incorporated town. The other names above are communities and areas we serve, not separate towns. Since a few of these names also exist elsewhere, please confirm your exact St. Mary's County address when you contact us, so we can go over current availability and scheduling for your family.

Start by contacting Cottage and telling us about your relative's care needs. From there, our team goes over the services and payment options that might fit, and we work with you to confirm scheduling. This is about arranging care through Cottage, not applying for a caregiving job.

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