Assisted living is a type of residential care designed for older adults or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities but do not require the intensive medical care provided in a nursing home. Assisted living facilities offer a combination of housing, personalized support services, and healthcare to promote independence while ensuring safety and comfort.

Chronic care services are typically provided in licensed chronic hospitals, which are distinct from general acute care hospitals. These facilities are specifically designed to care for patients who require long-term, hospital-level services.in some cases, chronic care services may be located within or co-located on the campus of a general hospital, particularly when there are shared resources or affiliations. They remain separately licensed and operated as chronic care facilities.

A Home Health Agency (HHA) is a licensed health care provider that delivers skilled medical services to clients in their homes, including nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other therapeutic services. HHAs serve clients who require intermittent skilled care but do not need to be hospitalized or reside in a facility.

A Hospice Agency is a licensed health care provider that delivers palliative and end-of-life care to patients with terminal illnesses, focusing on comfort, pain management, and quality of life rather than curative treatment. Hospice services are typically provided in a patient’s home, but may also be delivered in hospice facilities, hospitals, assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Hospice services can include medical equipment, nursing, social work, spiritual care, bereavement, and volunteer services for both patients and their families.

Hospitals in Maryland provide a broad range of services, including acute care, general surgical services, inpatient obstetrical services, organ transplantation, psychiatric care, rehabilitation, chronic and other specialized services. These services are typically delivered within licensed general hospitals or specialty hospitals and are designed to meet varying levels of patient need across the continuum of care.

A Comprehensive Care Facility (CCF), commonly referred to as a nursing home, is a licensed health care facility that provides 24-hour nursing care and supervision, as well as assistance with daily living activities, to individuals who require ongoing medical and personal care. Services may include skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care.

A Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is a licensed health care facility that provides 24-hour structured care, supervision, and therapeutic services to children and adolescents with behavioral health, mental health, or substance use treatment needs. RTCs offer a range of clinical services in a residential setting, including counseling, psychiatric care, and supportive services.