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Home Instead

5203 New Design Rd

4.8(28 ratings)· Frederick average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Care model
In-home care allowing seniors to stay in own homes
Service scope
Includes dementia care and post-hospice support
Family communication tool
Offers a family portal for care updates
Care continuity
Some caregivers stay with clients for 5+ years

What Families Think

Families describe Home Instead in Frederick as a reliable, compassionate in-home care provider that goes beyond basic caregiving to support both clients and their families. Reviewers consistently praise specific caregivers by name for their dedication, flexibility, and willingness to adapt to changing needs, from dementia care to post-hospice support. A few reviews raise concerns about communication lapses and a significant rate increase.

The Good

  • Caregivers described as compassionate and reliable
  • Flexible matching of caregivers to client preferences
  • Responsive to emergency and last-minute care needs
  • Supports keeping loved ones at home vs facilities
  • Staff praised for going above and beyond duties
  • Consistent long-term caregiver relationships, some over 5 years

The Bad

  • One report of a drastic, unexplained rate increase
  • One report of an unreturned inquiry despite phone contact
  • Caregiver continuity can be disrupted, upsetting families

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Home Instead 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. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 28 reviews.

About Home Instead

Home Instead in Frederick, Maryland provides in-home health care and hospice services, allowing seniors to receive support while remaining in their own homes. The agency works with families across varying care needs, from companionship and transportation assistance to dementia care and post-hospice support.

Families consistently praise the caregivers' reliability and compassionate approach. One family wrote that caregivers "acted like a family member to help our loved one." Multiple reviews highlight the company's flexibility in matching specific caregivers to individual preferences and responsiveness to changing family circumstances, whether coordinating care for a couple trying to stay together, accommodating work schedules, or providing emergency placement assistance. The staff, including leadership like owner Brad and marketing director Patty Smith, are described as genuinely invested in both clients and families navigating difficult transitions.

Beyond direct care, families note the practical value of keeping loved ones at home rather than in facilities, and the willingness of caregivers to help with household tasks and even post-care support during challenging times. One review notes that after five years of service, a caregiver continued helping with decluttering and moving preparations following the client's passing.

Home Instead Frederick holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating across 27 Google reviews. While one family cited a significant rate increase as concerning, the overwhelming majority of feedback emphasizes professionalism, personal attention, and genuine care.

Types of Care at Home Instead

At-Home Care

Amenities

Community Amenities

  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands

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Reviews of Home Instead

4.8overall · 28 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (28)

mary jo smith

Aug 2026

via Google

Home Instead has always provided consistent service to my father and now to my mother. Thank you to the care team and to Elaine who has been with us for going on 4 years.

Patty Lavelle

Jul 2026

via Google

Nice people to work with and trust with my husband with dementia. Alisha was terrific keeping John engaged.

Chuck Boettner

May 2026

via Google

This is one of the BEST business's I have ever dealt with. Maggie, Leigh-Ann,Amanda, and Mike have been extremely helpful in a kind and professional manner.<br>You cannot go wrong here!!

Amy Schell

Dec 2025

via Google

Home Instead is, by far, the best in its class as far as caring for other people with dignity, compassion, reliability, and professionalism. Time and again, our family has turned to Home Instead with a need, and every time they have met that need with the utmost of care. Home Instead has far exceeded my hopes and dreams for what a compassionate Care Professional service would entail, and I am forever grateful to have found this unbelievable team of professionals. It is not easy to entrust another person with the care of your loved one, but I would do it in a heartbeat with Home Instead, and especially Mary, Rachael, Mary Jo, Nicole, and Huguette. I recommend Home Instead without reservation of any kind to anyone!

Ryan Shapiro

Dec 2025

via Google

Home Instead’s services have been invaluable. Their well trained staff in the field (and in the office) has been exceptional. Highly recommend.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Home Instead offer?

Home Instead offers At-Home Care.

Where is Home Instead located?

Home Instead is located at 5203 New Design Rd in Frederick, Maryland.

What do families say about Home Instead?

Families describe Home Instead in Frederick as a reliable, compassionate in-home care provider that goes beyond basic caregiving to support both clients and their families. Reviewers consistently praise specific caregivers by name for their dedication, flexibility, and willingness to adapt to changing needs, from dementia care to post-hospice support. A few reviews raise concerns about communication lapses and a significant rate increase.

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