Montgomery County, MD
Personal care at home, supervised by a registered nurse
Help with the everyday tasks that keep you safe, clean and comfortable at home. Your caregiver follows a plan of care written by a registered nurse, and reports any change in condition so small problems are caught early.
What’s included
- Bathing, grooming and dressing
- Toileting and continence care
- Walking, transfers and repositioning
- Meal assistance
- Medication reminders and permitted assistance with self-administration
- Observing and reporting changes in condition to the supervising RN
Medication administration is performed only by licensed RNs or LPNs under agency policy.
Who it helps
- Seniors who want to keep living at home
- Adults with disabilities or chronic conditions
- Adults recovering after a hospital stay
How care starts
Nurse-led from the first visit
- Free RN assessmentA registered nurse visits to understand needs and home safety.
- Written plan of careServices, schedule and costs are agreed in writing before care starts.
- Supervised careVisits are documented and the RN supervises on a schedule set for you.
What we refer out
Altum provides non-complex home care. For services such as IV or infusion therapy, ventilator or tracheostomy care, complex wound care, physical/occupational/speech therapy or medical equipment, we help arrange a safe handover to an appropriately authorized provider.
FAQ
Common questions
How do I get started?
Send us an inquiry using the form on this site and tell us about your needs, location and schedule. Our coordinator records the details, then a registered nurse arranges your free in-home assessment.
What happens during the free RN assessment?
A registered nurse visits to evaluate care needs and home safety, and confirms we can serve you well. From that visit, the nurse writes an individualized plan of care covering services, schedule, costs and responsibilities, which we review with you or your representative.
How much does home care cost, and how do I pay?
Care is private pay. Your rate depends on the services and schedule in your plan of care, and it is confirmed in your written service agreement before care starts. The RN assessment is included at no separate charge. If you have long-term care insurance or other benefits, tell us when you reach out and we’ll talk through your options.
What services don’t you provide?
Altum provides non-complex home care. For IV or infusion therapy, ventilator or tracheostomy care, complex wound care, physical, occupational or speech therapy, or medical equipment, we help arrange a safe handover to an appropriately authorized provider.
Other services: Companionship & homemaker support · Pediatric support · Respite & short-term support
Get in touch
Let’s talk about the care you need
Every client starts with a free assessment by a registered nurse and a written plan of care. Tell us a little about your situation and we’ll get back to you soon.
In an emergency, call 911.