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.
More than Hospice You may know Gilchrist best for the care we provide people near the end of life. Yet, we offer so much more than hospice. Above all, today’s Gilchrist extends services to individuals with serious illness who need care and support well in advance of hospice care. While we provide hospice care for children and adults, we also provide counseling and support before and after the loss of a loved one.
Where We Can Serve You Gilchrist provides care and support to families residing in Central Maryland, primarily in:
Baltimore City Baltimore County Harford County Howard County The following counties are served by our hospice program only:
Anne Arundel County Carroll County Frederick County Our Mission To provide counseling, support and care to anyone with a serious illness, so they may live life to the fullest.
Our Vision We are deeply committed to giving people the clear information and loving support they need to make informed choices about their care.
ServicesGilchrist Care Programs Gilchrist cares for thousands of individuals and families annually throughout Central Maryland. We provide services at homes, in our centers, in residential care communities—which include long-term care and assisted living facilities—and throughout the community. The Gilchrist care programs focus on Counseling & Support, Elder Medical Care and Hospice Care.
Counseling & Support Whether you are new to Gilchrist, have a loved one under our care, or are grieving a loss, we are here to help.
Elder Medical Care Gilchrist’s Elder Medical Care program is for individuals with serious illness who need coordinated care and guidance.
Hospice Care Hospice focuses on enhancing the end of life by providing care that allows people to live their final days to the fullest, in peace and without pain, in the place that provides the most solace.