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BrightStar Care

198 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste 19

4.9(40 ratings)· Frederick average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Ownership involvement
Owner personally provided hands-on care during a crisis
Contract terms
No long-term contract lock-in required
Pediatric support
Nurses accompany children to school for care needs
Care flexibility
Schedule adjusts around holidays and changing needs

What Families Think

Families describe BrightStar Care in Frederick as a home health and hospice provider whose individual nurses and aides build close, trusted relationships with patients, often stepping in during medical crises like COVID or post-surgery recovery. Reviewers consistently praise specific caregivers by name for their attentiveness, flexibility, and willingness to go beyond scheduled tasks. A few mention that inconsistent staff rotation, when it happens, is less satisfying than having one steady caregiver.

The Good

  • Caregivers build genuine, lasting relationships with patients
  • Responsive during medical emergencies and crises
  • Flexible scheduling around appointments and hectic lives
  • Teaches family members hands-on skills like wound care
  • Handles complex cases: ALS, post-surgery, pediatric infusions
  • Owner has personally stepped in to provide care

The Bad

  • One report of inconsistent nurse rotation being disruptive
  • One report of a vacation replacement caregiver not showing up

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

BrightStar Care is a home care agency serving Frederick, Maryland offering At-Home Care. Care is billed by the hour and no doctor's referral is needed. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Wheelchair Accessible and 24-Hour Staff. Families rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 40 reviews.

About BrightStar Care

BrightStar Care in Frederick, Maryland provides home health and hospice services to families managing care at home. The service delivers nursing, aide support, and specialized care, from post-surgery recovery to chronic condition management, with staff visiting patients in their homes.

Families consistently praise the responsiveness and personal touch of individual caregivers and nurses. Parents describe staff who checked in regularly, managed medical appointments, taught family members wound care, and showed up promptly during emergencies. One family wrote that their son "looks forward to" treatment days because his nurse "will be the one caring for him." Families emphasize how specific caregivers, whether nurses like Katheryn or health aides, formed genuine relationships and relieved their anxiety through attentiveness and skill. Multiple reviews note that the same consistent caregiver made a meaningful difference in their care experience.

The service earned a 4.9 out of 5 rating across 39 Google reviews, with families frequently describing their experience as an answer during crisis moments, whether managing dual COVID cases, post-hospitalization recovery, or complex family caregiving needs.

Types of Care at BrightStar Care

At-Home Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Medication Management

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Reviews of BrightStar Care

4.9overall · 40 ratings combined

4.9★ on Google (40)

Wendy H

Aug 2026

via Google

Absolutely positively the best care for my son Sabrina was amazing. She showed compassion and sometimes we would just talk, kind supportive and nonjudgmental which made this experience that much better, the team very responsive to our needs. Highly recommend the service!!!

sabrina hambleton

May 2026

via Google

Kaitlyn was a super nurse today with my daughter. Very kid friendly and very accommodating to us. If I could give a million stars I would. I am so grateful that she could do my daughters infusion today.

Jameelah Malcolm

Apr 2026

via Google

I am giving BrightStar 5 stars based on our wonderful experience with April. April has been my son’s nurse for almost a year, and she has made such a positive impact on his treatment journey. Treatment days have become something he actually looks forward to because he knows April will be the one caring for him.<br><br>April is always happy, patient, understanding, and compassionate. She is easy to talk to and truly cares about my son’s well-being. Her kindness and dedication have meant so much to our family. We have grown to love and respect her deeply, especially because of the incredible care she gives my son.<br><br>If I could give April 10 stars, I absolutely would. BrightStar earns 5 stars because they employ someone as exceptional as her.

John Seng

Apr 2026

via Google

Our family appreciated the expertise and speedy availability of BrightStar nurse Ija, who cared for our mom at Sunrise Senior Living.<br><br>Ija distinguished herself via her assertiveness and observational skills in addressing issues otherwise unbeknownst to us.<br><br>Ija is polite, personable, friendly and always presenting with a smile...totally on time and dependable in every respect.<br><br>We highly recommend BrightStar and Ija and will recommend them in the future where appropriate. Thank you!

Dianne Wenczkowski

Apr 2026

via Google

I have had the absolute pleasure of having Carlina as my caregiver after my open heart surgery, and I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She is incredibly sweet, kind, dependable, and deeply empathetic. Carlina has always been willing to help in any way possible, and her positive attitude and gentle demeanor have been such a blessing during a very difficult time in my life.<br><br>She has also cared for my animals with so much love and attention, treating them as if they were her own, which meant the world to me.<br><br>I highly recommend Carlina, as well as BrightStar, for their exceptional services. They took the time to match me with the perfect caregiver for my needs. Thanks to Carlina’s support, my recovery has been so much smoother, and I felt truly cared for every step of the way.<br><br>I am beyond grateful for the difference she has made during such a challenging time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does BrightStar Care offer?

BrightStar Care offers At-Home Care.

Where is BrightStar Care located?

BrightStar Care is located at 198 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste 19 in Frederick, Maryland.

What do families say about BrightStar Care?

Families describe BrightStar Care in Frederick as a home health and hospice provider whose individual nurses and aides build close, trusted relationships with patients, often stepping in during medical crises like COVID or post-surgery recovery. Reviewers consistently praise specific caregivers by name for their attentiveness, flexibility, and willingness to go beyond scheduled tasks. A few mention that inconsistent staff rotation, when it happens, is less satisfying than having one steady caregiver.

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