Maryland home care
CFC, Community Options Waiver, and Private Pay home care in Kent County
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Welcome to Cottage Home Care Maryland LLC — Kent County families looking for compassionate, trustworthy in-home care now have a dedicated local partner with caregiving experience rooted all the way back to 1992. As the sister company of Cottage Home Care, we bring generations of genuine caregiving expertise to communities across Chestertown, Galena, and the quiet waterfront shores of this historic Eastern Shore county. Kent County's Chesapeake Bay and Chester River exposure makes coastal flooding, strong storms, and tropical weather events a real and recurring concern, especially for elderly residents living in rural or semi-isolated areas, and our emergency backup plans are designed to keep care going through every disruption. The county's community includes a meaningful African American heritage as well as a growing Spanish-speaking population, and we take care to match every client with a caregiver who speaks their language, honors their cultural background, and completely fulfills all family requirements. All care plans are nurse-monitored and adapt as each client's needs change, supported by 24/7 on-call professionals for absolute peace of mind. Daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and light housekeeping is paired with warm, consistent companionship to protect independence and dignity. Through Community First Choice, Community Options Waiver, and Private Pay, eligible Kent County families can access Medicaid-funded care, including getting paid to care for a loved one directly at home.
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We specialize in Maryland Medicaid home care programs that cover personal care, activities of daily living (ADLs), and related in-home supports for eligible Kent County residents.
Under CFC and certain waiver services, eligible participants in Kent County, Maryland may hire a family member or person they trust as a paid caregiver after meeting medical and financial requirements.
Unlike the Community Options Waiver, Maryland's CFC program is an entitlement benefit—when you qualify, you can often start services without joining a long statewide waitlist.
Families in Kent County who prefer to pay out of pocket can arrange non-medical home care directly, with control over schedule, tasks, and caregiver choice.
Compare Maryland Medicaid and private pay pathways. We help you apply for the program that fits your medical need, budget, and timeline.
CFC is a Maryland Medicaid program that pays for nursing-level personal care in your home. Eligible Kent County participants may receive help with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, mobility, and more—often at no out-of-pocket cost. The program also supports self-directed care, allowing an approved family member or friend to be paid for providing services.
Program detailsThe Community Options Waiver offers a broader set of home and community-based services for Kent County, Maryland residents who need a nursing facility level of care but wish to remain at home or in the community. Services can include personal care, adult day health, respite for family caregivers, and other supports defined in an approved plan of care. This waiver has a waitlist for community applicants; our team explains timelines and alternatives such as CFC when appropriate.
Program detailsPrivate Pay allows Kent County families to fund home care directly without Medicaid enrollment. This option is useful when you need care immediately, want services not covered by insurance, or are waiting for waiver approval. Cottage Home Care Maryland LLC can help you estimate hours and connect you with qualified caregivers.
Program detailsOur non-medical home care services support people who want to remain at home with dignity, safety, and trusted caregivers.
Call (667) 400-0648 or contact us online. We review your situation, county of residence (Kent County), and care goals.
We determine whether CFC, Community Options Waiver, or Private Pay is the best fit based on Medicaid status, medical need, and urgency.
Our staff assists with Medicaid checks, health department assessments, and provider paperwork required by Maryland.
Once approved, services begin in your Kent County, Maryland home with a plan tailored to your daily routine and preferences.
Cottage Home Care Maryland LLC guides Maryland families through enrollment at no cost. Call today or send us a message online.