Columbia was built as a community where people could live their whole lives, including the years that involve aging in place. Comfi-Kare makes that possible with nurse-led, in-home care in Columbia, MD.
Founded & led by Magna Johnston, RN · MSN, CMSRN, CSA
Same-day for hospital discharges
WHY FAMILIES HERE CHOOSE US
Columbia is a planned community of ten villages, anchored by Howard County General Hospital (part of Johns Hopkins Medicine), the Mall in Columbia, Lake Kittamaqundi, and Merriweather Post Pavilion. Many of Columbia’s first residents, who arrived in the 1970s when the community was new, are now aging in the same homes where they raised their families.
They want to stay there. Comfi-Kare extends our nurse-led model into Howard County to bring senior home care in Columbia to the families who have called it home for decades. Every plan starts with an RN assessment, so the care fits the person and not a template.
NOT SURE IF IT'S TIME?
Most families don’t call us the day everything changes. They call weeks or months after they first noticed one of these.
Missed doses, expired medication, or confusion about what to take and when.
Skipped meals, weight loss, or spoiled food left in the fridge.
A family caregiver who is exhausted, stretched thin, or missing work to help.
A recent fall, or new unsteadiness getting around the house.
Noticeable decline in hygiene, laundry, or a home that used to be kept tidy.
Withdrawing from friends, hobbies, or family they used to enjoy.
A True Story from Columbia
"They said weeks in rehab. She was walking in her garden in two."
After complex orthopedic surgery, this Columbia client was handed the standard script: weeks in a rehab facility before even attempting to function at home.
She wanted to recover in her own house. So we built a plan to make it safe.
We brought in a care team specifically trained in post-operative mobility — daily range-of-motion work, diligent monitoring for infection, and the kind of consistent, gentle encouragement that keeps recovery moving on the hard days.
No muscle atrophy. No setbacks. No facility.
Two weeks after surgery, she was walking independently in her own garden — months ahead of the original projection.
The lesson: Recovery doesn’t have to happen in a facility. It has to happen with the right team.
Magna Johnston, RN
MSN, CMSRN, CSA · Founder of Comfi-Kare
What we PRovide
Friendly visits, conversation, meals, and light activities that ease loneliness. For seniors who are largely independent but shouldn’t spend the day alone.
Hands-on help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility, delivered with dignity. For seniors who need daily support but want to stay in their own home.
Round-the-clock coverage, live-in or rotating shifts, for seniors who can no longer be left alone safely. Includes overnight supervision and fast response to changes.
A smoother transition from hospital to home, with medication reminders and close coordination with discharge planners. Built to lower the risk of readmission in the first weeks.
We're here to help.
Available 24/7
Support for mobility, fall prevention, and the daily realities of Parkinson’s. Care plans adjust as symptoms change, alongside your neurologist.
Help with mobility, daily routines, and recovery goals after a stroke. Structured around the plan set by your rehabilitation team.
Non-medical comfort care alongside your hospice team — companionship, personal care, and family respite. Support for the whole household during an emotional time.
Caregivers trained in redirection, structured routines, and a calm, safe environment. Designed to ease agitation and support dignity at every stage.
How it Works
In-home, no pressure.
Caregivers who know Olney.
Coordinated with MedStar Montgomery.
Paying for Care
The most common way families fund care. We’ll walk you through hourly rates and a plan that fits your budget during the free assessment.
Many policies cover non-medical home care. We provide the documentation your insurer needs and can bill on your behalf.
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for a monthly benefit that helps cover in-home care. We can help you understand eligibility.
5755 Cedar Lane
Baltimore · accessible
Baltimore · accessible
Senior centers & resources
Bain 50+ Center
East Columbia 50+ Center
Howard County Office on Aging and Independence
55+ communities we serve in
Vantage House (CCRC)
Charlestown Retirement Community
Brightview Columbia / South River
Neighborhoods & landmarks
Wilde Lake
Harper's Choice
Oakland Mills
Long Reach
Owen Brown
Hickory Ridge
Kings Contrivance
River Hill
Town Center
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Questions from Columbia families
Still have a question? Magna answers the phone herself more often than you’d expect.
Yes. Howard County General Hospital is part of our regular discharge coordination network. We work with discharge planners and case managers to begin in-home care in Columbia, MD within 24 hours of hospital discharge, so there is no gap in support when your loved one comes home.
Yes. We provide home care across all ten of Columbia’s villages, including Wilde Lake, Harper’s Choice, Oakland Mills, Long Reach, Owen Brown, Hickory Ridge, Kings Contrivance, Dorsey’s Search, River Hill, and Town Center. Wherever you are in Columbia, our caregivers can reach you.
Yes. Many Vantage House residents use private in-home care in Columbia to supplement the services their community already provides, whether that is extra help with daily tasks, overnight support, or one-on-one companionship.
We work alongside the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence and welcome referrals through their network. Families often reach us after connecting with the Office on Aging while exploring senior home care options in Columbia.
Yes. We provide 24 hour home care in Columbia for families who need continuous support. Our home care services in Columbia range from a few hours of help each week to full live-in or rotating overnight care, and every schedule is built around an RN care plan so someone is always there, day or night.
Yes. We offer dementia home care in Columbia for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of memory loss. Our caregivers are trained in dementia support, and because our care is nurse-led, the plan adjusts as needs change over time.
A free, in‑home assessment with an RN. No pressure, no obligation. Just a clear plan for your family.
