GILCHRIST HOSPICE CARE, INC
Provider Information
- Address
- 11311 MCCORMICK ROAD, SUITE 350
HUNT VALLEY, MD 21031 - Ownership Type
- Non-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- February 2, 1994
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 159 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 14 |
| Physicians | 2 |
416
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what GILCHRIST HOSPICE CARE, INC reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
An older Medicare record for this hospice lists short-term inpatient care as “not provided.” That code may be out of date. Medicare requires certified hospices to make inpatient care available for symptom management and caregiver respite. Ask this hospice how it arranges a bed if symptoms become hard to manage at home.
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2018.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how GILCHRIST HOSPICE CARE, INC compares to hospices nationwide.
12.6 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 54th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
839
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day12.6 min
Ranks better than about 54% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends11.2%
Ranks better than about 77% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life89.3%
Ranks better than about 29% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits66.3%
Ranks better than about 31% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care5.9%
Ranks better than about 53% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months30.4%
Ranks better than about 68% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care4.5%
Ranks better than about 64% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice1.5%
Ranks better than about 44% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)91st percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$12,420 · 20th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 50.4% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment99.4%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.9%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.9%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life50.4%
- All care steps completed99.6%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer29%
- Dementia29%
- Heart and circulatory disease13%
- Lung and respiratory disease7%
- Stroke10%
- Other conditions14%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Gilchrist Hospice Care in Hunt Valley
Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc. serves families across the Baltimore area from their office on McCormick Road. They provide specialized end-of-life support focused on comfort and dignity. Their team works hard to manage pain and help patients remain in their own homes whenever possible. It is a local leader in hospice care. They bring a deep sense of compassion to every home they visit. Choosing the right provider is a heavy task. It helps to know that this team has served the Maryland community for many years. They offer a range of services designed to support both the patient and the entire family unit. Their goal is to ensure that every day counts. You can reach their team at (443) 849-8200 to learn more about their specific programs. They are ready to answer your questions and guide you through the process.
About Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc.
This provider operates as a non-profit organization. That is a big deal because non-profits often reinvest their resources directly back into patient care and community programs. They have been certified by Medicare since February 1994. That is three decades of experience in the field. Longevity like that says a lot about their stability and dedication. When you talk to them, you are speaking with a group that understands the local landscape of healthcare. They are not just a business; they are a long-standing partner in the Baltimore medical community. Families should feel confident knowing this provider has weathered many changes in the healthcare system while keeping their doors open to those in need. They focus on the person, not just the diagnosis. That approach makes a huge difference in the final months of life. It is about human connection and expert care coming together under one roof.
Understanding Hospice Care in Hunt Valley
Hospice is not a place you go to die. It is a specialized form of care that comes to you. In Hunt Valley and the surrounding Baltimore county area, hospice teams usually include nurses, social workers, and chaplains. They visit your home to provide medicine, equipment, and emotional support. The main goal is to reduce pain and help the patient live as fully as possible. Some people wait too long to call for help. The thing is, hospice is most effective when it starts early. It provides a safety net for everyone involved. You do not have to do this alone. Trained professionals are available to handle the hard parts so you can focus on being a son, daughter, or spouse. It changes the entire experience. It allows for more peaceful moments and fewer trips to the hospital. That is the true value of local hospice services.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Do not be afraid to ask hard questions when you interview a hospice team. You need to feel comfortable with the people coming into your home. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can arrive if there is a sudden emergency at night. Reliability is vital. Next, ask how they handle pain management and if they have doctors who specialize in this. You also want to know how they support the family after the patient passes away. Grief support is a huge part of their job. Finally, ask if they provide volunteers to help with errands or just to sit with the patient. These small things add up to a better experience. Trust your gut feeling during these talks. If a provider cannot give you clear answers, keep looking. You deserve a team that listens to your fears and addresses them with kindness and real, actionable plans.
Preserve Your Family's Stories
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