MyLivingChoice

BrightStar Care

10801 Hickory Ridge Rd #205

4.9(78 ratings)· Columbia average: 4.6

Own this agency? Update your listing · Marketing for operators

Request Information
BrightStar Care, photo 11 / 5

Quick Facts

Care hours
Around-the-clock nursing care available
Additional services
Physical therapy services included
Specialty services
School nursing for special-needs students

What Families Think

An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.

Families and clients describe BrightStar Care of Howard County as attentive, skilled, and responsive across a range of home health needs, from around-the-clock nursing to short-term medical escorts. Reviewers consistently highlight individual caregivers by name, praising their professionalism, warmth, and follow-through.

What reviewers praise

  • Around-the-clock in-home nursing care
  • Highly responsive scheduling for changing needs
  • Skilled, compassionate individual caregivers
  • Physical therapy support tailored to the person
  • Handles both long-term and one-time care needs

What reviewers flag

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

BrightStar Care is a home care agency serving Columbia, Maryland offering At-Home Care. Care is billed by the hour and no doctor's referral is needed. Families rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 78 reviews.

About BrightStar Care

BrightStar Care of Howard County in Columbia, Maryland provides home health and hospice services, offering care ranging from short-term support like medical escorts to extended round-the-clock nursing and rehabilitation. The agency coordinates everything from initial scheduling through ongoing care delivery.

Families consistently highlight the clinical skill and genuine warmth of BrightStar's staff. Reviewers describe nurses and aides as knowledgeable, thorough, and attentive, credentialed professionals who go beyond routine tasks to provide wound care, exercise support, and personal assistance. One family noted that a nurse "put me at ease about the process and made me very comfortable." The experience appears shaped heavily by individual caregivers: families mention specific staff members (Tiffany, Nurse Danielle, Cynthia Washington, Alli Shestra) by name, emphasizing how their expertise and compassion directly affected outcomes, particularly for families managing autism or complex medical needs. Coordinators are also noted as responsive and clear about costs, even on tight timelines.

BrightStar Care of Howard County holds a 4.9-star rating across 78 Google reviews, with families describing the care as "exceptional" and relationships with staff deepening into genuine friendships over months of service.

Types of Care at BrightStar Care

At-Home Care

Amenities

Community Amenities

  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Need help deciding?

Tell us what you're looking for and we'll match you with communities that fit. Free for families.

Help Me Choose

Reviews of BrightStar Care

4.9overall · 78 ratings combined

4.9★ on Google (78)

Write a review

Autumn

Apr 2026

via Google ↗ · Report

We are beyond grateful for the exceptional school nursing care our high schooler receives from Nurse Danielle Massillon, whose expertise and compassion have made a world of difference for our family. Her unwavering dedication and profound understanding of our child’s autism have paved the way for remarkable recent successes that we once thought were out of reach. It is a joy to see our student thrive under her watchful eye, as her outstanding performance is ever present along with her big smile. We are truly pleased with her service and couldn’t ask for a more skilled or devoted professional to support our child’s health and education. Thank you, Brightstar!

Victoria Kraus

Mar 2023

via Google ↗ · Report

Brightstar provided a physical therapist that genuinely looked at me as a person, not just another customer. Alli Shestra is indeed a professional and caring individual who feels honoured to help you achieve wellness. He gives you 100%. One of the nicest people I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet.

Angie Stackhouse

Mar 2023

via Google ↗ · Report

I would like to acknowledge Cynthia Washington, RN of BrightStar Care of Howard County with a 5-star review! Nurse Washington provided me with exceptional service. She was extremely knowledgeable, as well as friendly, caring and kind. She put me at ease about the process and she made me very comfortable. She was thorough and her level of professionalism was second to none! She even exceeded my expectation by following up and checking on me after her visit. I would highly recommend Nurse Washington to anyone needing a nurse to administer medical treatment. I hope I can claim her as 'my nurse' for years to come! Nurse Washington is the best!

Lynn Owens

Feb 2023

via Google ↗ · Report

BrightStar Care of Howard County was excellent from start to finish. I needed an escort for a colonoscopy. I called with only a week's notice, but their warm, helpful coordinator, Karen, got me right in. She gave me a reasonable flat rate with no surprises. They assigned me Tiffany, a lovely, bright credentialed nurses aide with 6 years of experience. She's also one semester away from becoming a nurse! She was a delight to talk with! I am an older woman with all her faculties and I appreciate that they didn't treat me like a child. They let me take the lead interacting with the surgical suite but were there when I needed them. I can't speak highly enough about this team.

Leon Murphey

Mar 2021

via Google ↗ · Report

For over a year BrightStar of Howard County provided nursing and other care on an around-the-clock basis for my wife. The care was exceptional and the nurses and other staff became good friends with my wife and myself. The nursing staff was well trained and provided care above and beyond including exercise support, wound care, grooming assistance feeding and much more. The scheduling staff was also highly responsive to changes dictated by hospitalization from time to time. Overall BrightStar was a great choice for serious home health care.

Ask about care at home

Ask about availability, hourly rates, or a free in-home assessment.

Have you already been in touch with BrightStar Care?

By submitting, you're okay with us and BrightStar Care reaching out by phone, email or text.Always free for families. You choose which agencies hear from you, and we never rank agencies by what they pay us. An agency we introduce you to pays us a flat fee for the introduction, whether or not you hire them, never you. Those agreements are our only tie to the agencies we list. If an agency stops meeting our qualifications, for example its licence lapses, we stop listing it as an option. How we work · FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does BrightStar Care offer?

BrightStar Care offers At-Home Care.

How much does BrightStar Care cost?

BrightStar Care has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Columbia that publish rates start around $5,775 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is BrightStar Care located?

BrightStar Care is located at 10801 Hickory Ridge Rd #205 in Columbia, Maryland.

What do families say about BrightStar Care?

BrightStar Care carries a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 78 Google reviews. Families and clients describe BrightStar Care of Howard County as attentive, skilled, and responsive across a range of home health needs, from around-the-clock nursing to short-term medical escorts. Reviewers consistently highlight individual caregivers by name, praising their professionalism, warmth, and follow-through. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How can families visit BrightStar Care?

Submit the Request Information form on this page, or contact BrightStar Care directly, to arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.

Work at BrightStar Care? Claim this listing to update photos, pricing, and details. It's free.

Nearby Communities

Other senior living options within 25 miles of Columbia.

Sunrise of ColumbiaFrom $6,100/moPartner

Sunrise of Columbia

Columbia, Maryland1.1 mi

4.9(23)

Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care

Brighton Gardens of ColumbiaFrom $5,700/moPartner

Brighton Gardens of Columbia

Columbia, Maryland3.1 mi

4.5(47)

Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care

Bedford CourtFrom $3,500/moPartner

Bedford Court

Silver Spring, Maryland12.5 mi

4.6(71)

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more

Bedford Court Healthcare CenterPartner

Bedford Court Healthcare Center

Silver Spring, Maryland12.5 mi

3.4(7)

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Sunrise of Silver SpringFrom $6,200/moPartner

Sunrise of Silver Spring

Silver Spring, Maryland12.6 mi

4.6(27)

Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care

House Of Helping Hands (Alf)Partner

House Of Helping Hands (Alf)

Baltimore, Maryland13.4 mi

Assisted Living

Reading on this