Silver Spring is one of the most diverse communities in Maryland — culturally, linguistically, generationally. Home care in Silver Spring has to meet families where they are.
That’s how Comfi-Kare is built. We provide senior home care services in Silver Spring, MD that respect the people, languages, and traditions behind every household we serve.
Founded & led by Magna Johnston, RN · MSN, CMSRN, CSA
Same-day for hospital discharges
WHY FAMILIES HERE CHOOSE US
Silver Spring stretches from the DC border up through Wheaton, Forest Glen, Four Corners, and into the Cloverly and Colesville areas. It’s home to Holy Cross Hospital — one of the busiest hospitals in Maryland — and to Riderwood, one of the largest senior communities in the state.
The diversity of Silver Spring’s senior population is a feature, not a complication. Our caregivers come from many of the same backgrounds as our clients — and the White Glove Program trains for cultural awareness as a core skill. Whether a family needs in-home elder care in Silver Spring, MD for a few hours a day or full 24 hour in-home care in Silver Spring, MD, we build the plan around the person.
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 Silver Spring
“Patricia was at death's door. Today, she's walking.”
A woman I’ll call Patricia was referred to me when she was, by every reasonable measure, at death’s door. Her family had been told to prepare. The medical team didn’t expect much.
But the medical team isn’t who lives in the home. We are.
My team and I went in. We did the work. Repositioning. Hydration. Skin care. Communication. Encouragement. Showing up every shift, every day, with the standard the White Glove Program teaches.
I’ll be honest — I wasn’t sure where this one would land. Some weeks, you do everything right and the disease wins anyway. That’s the nature of the work. But Patricia turned a corner. And then another one.
Today, Patricia sleeps in the master bedroom of her own home, next to her husband, the way she did before all of this started. She takes walks now. Slow ones. But she takes them. This is what good home care can do that medicine alone cannot.
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.
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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.
1500 Forest Glen Road
From northern Silver Spring
DC line · via Georgia Ave
Senior centers & resources
Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center — 1000 Forest Glen Rd
East County Community Recreation Center
Long Branch Senior Center
55+ communities we serve in
Riderwood (Erickson community)
Springvale Terrace
Brookeville Square
Sunrise of Silver Spring
Neighborhoods & landmarks
Downtown Silver Spring
Wheaton
Forest Glen
Four Corners
White Oak
Colesville
Cloverly
Sligo Creek Park
Brookside Gardens
Questions from Silver Spring families
Still have a question? Magna answers the phone herself more often than you’d expect.
Our home care in Silver Spring, MD serves 20901, 20902, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906 (Leisure World — see our dedicated page), and 20910.
Yes. Our home health care in Silver Spring, MD coordinates directly with discharge planners at Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Germantown to make the transition home smoother.
Yes. Many Riderwood residents use private home care in Silver Spring to supplement their independent or assisted living arrangements, and we work with Riderwood families regularly.
Yes. Our caregivers are trained to support memory loss and cognitive decline, from early-stage memory care through advanced dementia — including 24 hour in-home care in Silver Spring, MD when a loved one needs supervision around the clock.
We make our best effort to match clients with caregivers who share their language and cultural background. Tell us during the assessment so we can pair the right person with your family.
A free, in‑home assessment with an RN. No pressure, no obligation. Just a clear plan for your family.
