Mom has Alzheimer's and I'm her primary caregiver; we live together. I've used 3 different agencies…read morewhen I needed additional help. My experience with the first two agencies was frankly terrible, and it drove me to put in a LOT of effort and time into finding individuals I could hire directly. But when my own knee surgery resulted in a short-term need, it seemed a good opportunity to try another agency. I'm so glad that I did! Assisting Hands is now part of my long-term strategy for making this care arrangement work as long as it possibly can. A geriatric care manager -- in a position to know about many different agencies -- recommended Assisting Hands to me. From the start it has been a significantly different and better experience than working with other agencies. They are large enough to truly have their act together, yet small enough to be incredibly personable and accessible. Their caring, responsiveness, flexibility and efficiency are truly fantastic. They get the big important things right: they ask smart questions and truly listen to your answers to try to find people ideally suited to your needs; they have a large pool of truly qualified people to draw from; they work really hard to have one caregiver cover as many of your requested shifts as possible even when it's a non-standard, changeable schedule; they don't pressure you for more hours than you need, nor pass you from one administrator to another every week; they don't artificially jack up prices when they hear desperation in your voice or shame and blame you when a caregiver doesn't fit your needs. They also get the secondary details right: they are always reachable, their response time is incredible, their nurse does an intake in the least obtrusive way possible and even then only when required by Maryland state law or the tasks involved, caregivers can login via an app that utilizes GPS for an efficient time card system, they can help with longterm care insurance reimbursement, and paying invoices is a snap online. I really couldn't ask for more. They get my highest recommendation...and my continued business!

Steve is awesome and his staff are so good at helping us manage our difficult elderly relative…read more Highly recommend.

Highly recommend this service. Compassionate, dependable and very trustworthy. They answer your…read morecall/ text promptly and treat your family member like one of their own.

The CNA has been very patient with our difficult family member, and arrives on time. She tries to…read moreengage. We are grateful!

Professional, friendly, punctual and super accommodating. My feet were killing me and they…read moresqueezed me into their schedule last minute. They were magicians--my feet came out feeling better than they had in years and I will definitely be going back! While I am certainly not hoping to have any further foot trouble, everything about my visit to home feet cares was a home run, and I'd highly recommend them to anyone.

The doctor currently services both of the assisted livings that I operate. She is excellent,…read morereliable and cares about my residents. I highly recommend the services of Home Feet Cares!

We've had a really positive experience with Corewood Care. Their team has been responsive,…read moreprofessional, and genuinely kind from the start. The caregivers are dependable and attentive with my aunt, and it's clear they take the time to understand her routines and preferences. Communication has been easy, and we've felt confident in the care she's receiving. The team there has been supportive above and beyond.

You are on your own with the "engagement partner" to find substitutes, do all scheduling and get…read moreanswers to any questions or concerns about policies and even on your own when the partner gives their notice. When clients were transferred to Corewood from another provider there was no organized support offered and no significant changes to the disorganization and lack of follow up in sight. It became too difficult to reach anyone, to get clarity on procedures or figure out forms that weren't working, and then also finding billing errors and getting shifted around or given wrong information. I felt on my own and as if Corewood never saw these things as real problems. They had many reasons & explanations which I understood at the time, but I got tired of trying to accept struggling on my own to get simple things you would need and that you are paying for.

I had a great experience with the agency's owner, Jovanna. She is compassionate and understanding…read moreof my family's needs. My key to a successful relationship is communication, and she met the criteria 100%

From the owner: We specialize in providing empathetic and compassionate care to the disabled, senior citizens and…read morethose seeking independent care assistance.

Synergy has provided excellent homecare. They are completely reliable - never a no-show. Every…read moreSynergy homecare giver over time has been kind, respectful, and helpful. Our longtime Synergy homecare giver is a blessing. We do not need to tell her what things need to be done. She notices on her own and does more to help than we would ever have thought of. We look forward to her visits. She is like family for us.

From the owner: Your family's well-being is SYNERGY HomeCare's priority. Our compassionate caregivers are trained…read morein geriatric and disease-related topics and have assisted thousands of families. We help people who want to stay in their home wherever home may be. Whether your loved one is recovering from surgery, living with Alzheimer’s or needs a little help, we assist our clients maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life.

I had my first two babies at GWUH (with epidurals!) and was planning the same for my third... until…read moreplans changed at 38+ weeks. (Thanks, omicron variant!) We were so incredibly lucky to get connected to Katrina. She worked with us to evaluate if we were good candidates for home birth and then helped us transition to a home birth plan... on a VERY tight timeline. She came to my house for a prenatal visit and I swear that one appointment seemed like more actual medical care than I received in the rest of my pregnancies put together. Having someone actually focused just on you and your baby - with plenty of time to get to know you and no other distractions or pressures - is an amazing experience. I wish I'd switched a lot earlier. The birth itself was... let's say full of surprises (: I don't want to go into too much detail, but I do want to say that I am deeply, profoundly grateful that Katrina was there, and will be for the rest of my life, and so will my baby when she's old enough to know the story. Katrina's calm expertise and focus supported our entire family. Having the postpartum visits at home was also wonderful, vs. having to cart myself and baby around town while still recovering from birth. Even though we ended up at the hospital after the birth (probably unnecessary in hindsight!) I'm so glad I got to give birth at home. It's definitely better; I can't imagine ever planning a hospital birth again. Thank you.

I had a wonderful experience with Katrina as my home birth midwife. Her energy is very grounded and…read morecalm, which I really appreciated and wanted to have around me during labor. Katrina is extremely knowledgeable and always had an answer or suggestion for any question I had, so throughout my pregnancy and before my labor I trusted I was in good hands. She also really took her time with me during every appointment and call, which I SO appreciate. I have been a patient for other practitioners which whom I've felt like a number to them, or with whom I felt rushed because they were overbooked or overwhelmed. Not with Katrina. She always felt grounded, calm, present, and took really good care and attention with me. During labor her energy was super grounded and calm, as well, which was so helpful. And I also really appreciate how she took the time to educate me on certain things post birth, like the placenta's "tree of life" and the umbilical cord, etc. These are the special care and extra attention that you get with Katrina that you may not get elsewhere and definitely don't get at the hospital. I highly recommend working with her as your midwife.

Tim O is fantastic! He takes the time to really listen to you, works with you to get you what you…read moreneed, and does it all with a kind word and a smile. He's absolutely fantastic, and if he is the metric by which Icon chooses their providers, you can't go wrong!

From the owner: At Icon Medicine, we provide board-certified Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) via telehealth to…read moreresidents of Annapolis, MD, focusing on opioid and alcohol use disorders. We offer same-day access to Suboxone and naltrexone treatments, ensuring stigma-free and convenient care. Our services include telehealth addiction treatment, mental health services, and family-friendly addiction support.