Comfort Care in Maryland

Southern Maryland residents have access to comprehensive comfort care and palliative care services through hospitals, home health agencies, and specialized providers. Whether you're in Calvert, Charles, or St. Mary's County, palliative care services can help manage symptoms, reduce pain, and improve quality of life for patients with serious illness.

Comfort care services available in Southern Maryland

Hospital-Based Palliative Care

• Calvert Medical Center (Prince Frederick): Offers inpatient and outpatient palliative care consultations
• MedStar St. Mary's Hospital (Leonardtown): Comprehensive palliative care program
• University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (La Plata): Palliative care services available
• MedStar Washington Hospital Center: Advanced palliative care for complex cases (Washington DC area)

Home-Based Comfort Care

• Professional In-Home Care Provider - Southern Maryland: In-home care support for patients receiving palliative care. Contact them at (443) 291-7100 or visit their website.
• Hospice of the Chesapeake: Palliative care services before hospice eligibility
• Amedisys Home Health: Skilled nursing and palliative support at home
• Interim HealthCare: Home-based symptom management and nursing care

Insurance coverage for Maryland residents

Medicare Coverage

• Medicare Part B covers palliative care doctor visits and services
• Standard 20% coinsurance applies after deductible
• Medicare Advantage plans available from multiple insurers in Maryland
• Part D covers medications for pain and symptom management

Maryland Medicaid

• Covers palliative care services including home health
• Managed care through Maryland Physicians Care, Amerigroup, etc.
• Minimal or no copays for most services
• Apply through marylandhealthconnection.gov or call 1-855-642-8572

Finding the right provider in your county

Calvert County

• Calvert Medical Center: (410) 535-4000
• Professional In-Home Care Provider - Southern Maryland: (443) 291-7100
• Hospice of the Chesapeake - Calvert: Palliative consultations available

Charles County

• University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center: (301) 609-4000
• Professional In-Home Care Provider - Southern Maryland serves La Plata and surrounding areas. Call (443) 291-7100 for information.
• Local home health agencies with palliative care expertise

St. Mary's County

• MedStar St. Mary's Hospital: (301) 475-8981
• Professional In-Home Care Provider - Southern Maryland serves Leonardtown and surrounding areas. Contact them at (443) 291-7100.
• Hospice of St. Mary's: Palliative care services

In-home care support with Professional In-Home Care Provider - Southern Maryland

Maryland-specific resources and programs

Maryland Department of Aging

• Community Choice Waiver: Medicaid waiver for home and community-based services
• Southern Maryland Agency on Aging: Local resource for seniors
• Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP): Free Medicare counseling
• Phone: 1-800-243-3425 | Website: aging.maryland.gov

Maryland Cancer Support Resources

• University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Local cancer support groups in Southern Maryland hospitals
• CancerCare Maryland: Free counseling and support

Key Takeaways

• Comfort care services available throughout Southern Maryland
• Medicare and Maryland Medicaid cover palliative care services
• Hospital-based and home-based options available in all three counties
• Professional In-Home Care provides complementary in-home support for comfort care patients
• Multiple resources available through Maryland Department of Aging

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