In Maryland, a caregiver registry is a licensed agency that connects individuals and families with qualified, independent caregivers, registered nurses and licensed therapists for in-home care and support. It offers a flexible and often more affordable alternative to traditional home care agencies, while still providing access to experienced professionals.

Families benefit from greater choice and control over who provides care and how services are scheduled. Our registry thoroughly screens our caregivers—verifying licenses and certifications, conducting background checks, and ensuring references—offering peace of mind alongside personalized care options.

A caregiver registry can be a better choice than a traditional agency for several reasons. It’s particularly well-suited if your loved one requires specialized care, such as medication administration or skilled nursing. With a registry, you gain greater control over the hiring process, allowing you to personally select the caregiver who best fits your loved one’s needs. Additionally, if you prioritize consistent care and direct communication with the caregiver without third-party involvement, a registry offers a more personalized and streamlined experience.

Cary’s Circle is a Nursing Referral Service Agency (#NRSA-00227) and Home Care Staff Agency (#HCSA-01316) in Maryland, or for simplicity, a caregiver registry.

Yes! Cary’s Circle is a Maryland-licensed Nursing Referral Service Agency (#NRSA-00227) and Home Care Staff Agency (#HCSA-01316). Our nurse-owned agency met the rigorous requirements of the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Healthcare Quality in full compliance with COMAR 10.07.07 and COMAR 10.07.03 and other applicable federal, state, and local laws prior to placing caregivers and other healthcare professionals in homes.

With these dual licenses, we can place licensed caregivers, nurses, and therapists not only in clients’ homes, but also in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other care facilities.

When you hire directly through Cary’s Circle, a trusted caregiver registry, you become the employer of independent caregivers, providing compassionate care in your home, an assisted living facility, a senior community, a hospital, or a rehabilitation hospital across Maryland. As an employer, you’re responsible for ensuring fair wages, complying with state labor laws, and fostering a respectful workplace, just as you would in any professional setting.

Cary’s Circle empowers your success with intuitive software that simplifies scheduling, timekeeping, payroll, and tax processing. We also offer comprehensive resources and dedicated support to address any questions. Our mission is to connect you with highly skilled, experienced, and thoroughly vetted caregivers while guiding you through the process of managing their employment with confidence.

Most of our caregivers are sourced through trusted referrals, ensuring a high standard from the start. Each candidate completes a detailed profile, submits reference letters, and undergoes a rigorous screening process, including multi-stage in-person interviews and comprehensive background checks (criminal, professional, and personal). We thoroughly assess each caregiver’s qualifications, skills, and personality to ensure an ideal match for every client, providing you with confidence and peace of mind.

Most long-term care insurance companies reimburse policyholders for privately hired caregivers, provided they have specific certifications. They also require copies of Cary’s Circle’s Maryland NRSA and HCSA licenses. We can facilitate providing this documentation and assist with navigating conversations with your insurance provider to confirm coverage for privately hired caregivers and to open a claim, if needed.

At Cary’s Circle, we’re committed to providing compassionate care wherever you call home—whether that’s in the comfort of your own residence, an assisted living facility, a senior community, a hospital, or a rehabilitation center anywhere in the State of Maryland.

Some placements take longer than others, but we are determined to find expertly matched care for individuals and families within all counties of Maryland.