Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a bustling city in Montgomery County. The city has 69,101 residents, 12.7% of whom are seniors aged 65 and older — slightly under the national average of 16.5%. Still, seniors have ready access to useful services such as Maryland Department of Aging and a variety of activities. Located 23 miles north of Washington, DC, Gaithersburg appeals to older adults looking for easy access to big-city amenities, such as hospitals and restaurants. The renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital is located nearby in Baltimore and Inova Fairfax Hospital, which is nationally ranked for obstetrics, is located in Washington, DC.
Seniors in Gaithersburg pay on average $5,339 for home care, which is higher than both the state and national averages, but this may be due to proximity to the capital. Home care services are for seniors who require personal care, whereas home health care is for seniors who need light medical services as well.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Gaithersburg– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.