2nd Family of Central Maryland — Eldersburg, MD

In-home care franchise with a focus on dementia-safe care and family-style relationship-based services for seniors.

2nd Family was founded in 2011. Today the brand has 14+ offices across 13 states.

Each 2nd Family office is locally owned. That means caregivers, prices, and hours can be different from one office to another. This office hires and trains its own caregivers.

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Most families pay out of pocket. In the Baltimore metro avg area, home care usually runs $29–$39 an hour.

Other ways to pay:

• •Long-term care insurance: if your loved one bought a policy, it may cover home care. Call the insurance company to check.
• •VA benefits: veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for help through Aid & Attendance.