Gilchrist Center Baltimore (formerly Joseph Richey) Gilchrist Center Baltimore’s 22 comfortable and cozy individual rooms offer not only acute inpatient care, but also residential care for those unable to remain in their homes. Affordable housing options are available. The center also offers respite care and acute inpatient care for children and young adults served by Gilchrist Kids.
Who We Are Gilchrist is a nationally recognized, nonprofit leader in serious illness and end-of-life care. We provide counseling, support and care to people at every stage of serious illness, so they may live life to the fullest. Furthermore, we are deeply committed to giving people the clear information and loving support they need to make informed choices about their care.
A Trusted Leader For more than 20 years, Gilchrist has been providing compassionate care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses. Most noteworthy, our programs offer comprehensive, coordinated care that addresses all of your family’s needs—whether they are medical, emotional, social or spiritual.
ServicesThere are several benefits of hospice care. Most of all, hospice is centered around enhancing the quality of life for people with a life-limiting illness. It also provides support to caregivers and loved ones during and after care. Furthermore, Gilchrist Hospice Care offers medical and nursing care, social work support, home health care, spiritual care and volunteer assistance, as well as grief counseling.
What are the benefits of Hospice? Pain and symptom management Education about disease progression, caring for your loved one and the dying process Medications, medical supplies and equipment delivered to the home Hands-on personal care from hospice aides Physical, emotional, social and spiritual support Help with accessing benefits, navigating the health care system and decision making Volunteer support Extensive grief support for families prior to death, and also after death