Personal care & daily living
Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, walking, transfers, repositioning and meal assistance from trained caregivers, who report any change in condition.
Montgomery County, Maryland
Care that keeps you at home, with dignity.
Compassionate, nurse-supervised home care. Every client begins with a registered nurse assessment and an individualized plan of care, so the right help arrives the right way.
- RN-led assessment & supervision
- 24/7 call coverage
- Adults & children
- Written service agreements
Our services
Support for every part of the day
Services are matched to a plan of care written by a registered nurse and reviewed as needs change.
Companionship & homemaker support
Safety supervision, companionship, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, appointment escort and errands when part of the care plan.
Medication safeguards
Reminders and permitted assistance with self-administration. Medication administration is performed only by licensed RNs or LPNs under agency policy.
RN assessment & coordination
Initial nursing assessment, care planning, caregiver supervision, outcome monitoring and coordination with physicians and other providers.
Pediatric support
Age-appropriate personal care and supervision with guardian consent, pediatric competency checks and clear escalation plans.
Respite & short-term support
Scheduled relief for family caregivers, or temporary help during recovery or a caregiver’s absence.
What we refer out
Altum provides non-complex home care. For services such as IV or infusion therapy, ventilator or tracheostomy care, complex wound care, physical/occupational/speech therapy or medical equipment, we help arrange a safe handover to an appropriately authorized provider.
How it works
From first call to ongoing care
- InquiryTell us about your needs, location and schedule. Our coordinator records the details.
- RN assessmentA registered nurse evaluates needs and home safety, and confirms we can serve you well.
- Plan of careServices, schedule, costs and responsibilities are written down and reviewed with you or your representative.
- Matched caregiverCredentials and task-specific skills are verified before any assignment.
- Care & follow-upVisits are documented and the RN supervises on a client-specific schedule.
Who we serve
Families across Montgomery County
Montgomery County is home to more than one million residents, and nearly one in five is 65 or older. We focus on doing a great job locally rather than spreading thin.
Older adults aging in placeAdults with disabilitiesChronic conditionsRecovering after hospital staysChildren & familiesFamily caregivers needing respite
7 daysvisits available every day of the week
24/7call line with nurse on-call coverage
≤ 1 hron-call nurse response target
Why Altum
The Altum difference
Nurse-led from day one
Assessment and ongoing supervision are led by a registered nurse with more than ten years of clinical experience.
Reliable backup
A documented backup plan and relief roster for staff absence, illness or bad weather, so you are never left without care.
Consistent caregivers
We match skills to your plan of care and work to keep familiar faces in your home.
Transparent and accountable
Written service agreements and charges before care starts, supported invoices, and a clear process for questions or complaints.
~$34per hour
Straightforward pricing: private-pay personal care and companion service is planned at about $34 per hour, and your RN assessment is included at no separate charge. Final rates are confirmed in your written service agreement.
About Altum
Our mission
To provide compassionate, safe, nurse-supervised home care and supportive services that help Montgomery County residents maintain independence, dignity and comfort in their own homes.
Bitsiti Gebrehiwot Girmay, RN
Owner, CEO & Nursing Supervisor
Bitsiti brings more than ten years of nursing experience across home care, acute care, long-term care and subacute rehabilitation, including charge nurse, shift supervisor and unit manager roles. She founded Altum to bring hospital-level attention to detail into the home.
Get in touch
Let’s talk about the care you need
Call any time, our line is staffed 24/7. Our office is open Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- 202‑468‑6946
- [email protected]
- Potomac, MD 20854 · serving Montgomery County, Maryland
In an emergency, call 911.