Who We Are
At Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice, we bring healing hands and caring hearts to your doorstep.
Who We Are
Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice is a member of Trinity Health At Home, a national home care, hospice and palliative care organization serving communities throughout eleven states. As a faith-based, not-for-profit, we serve patients and families in the comfort of home, offering various home health care services.
Our Services
Home Care
We provide care to individuals recovering from illness or surgery and help manage chronic conditions. We are committed to enhancing the overall well-being of our patients. With our own virtual care program, patients benefit from 24/7 monitoring in real-time and are empowered to achieve health care goals and avoid preventable hospitalizations.
Palliative Care
We relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses. We work closely with patients, families and health care professionals to develop personalized care plans that address physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Hospice Care
We provide specialized end-of-life care and support to individuals with terminal illnesses, focusing on pain management, symptom relief, emotional comfort and spiritual guidance. Our interdisciplinary team of experts are committed to honoring the dignity and wishes of our patients while offering compassionate support to their loved ones.
Bereavement Support
Navigating the profound period of grief after losing a loved one requires understanding, support and community. We offer free bereavement support to anyone in our communities who has lost a loved one. Our specialized grief support groups address various aspects of the grief journey. Experienced bereavement counselors provide personalized sessions, and our ongoing adult grief support group fosters a supportive environment. We also host community memorial events to honor and remember loved ones we’ve lost.
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
We, Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Our Values
Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice treats each person we serve with love, respect and kindness. We are committed to safe, high-quality care for all.
Our Core Values
Reverence
We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty
We stand with and serve those who are experiencing poverty, especially those most vulnerable.
Justice
We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of the Earth.
Stewardship
We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.
Integrity
We are faithful to who we say we are.
Safety
We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
Our Vision
As a mission-driven national health ministry, we will become the recognized leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be known as the most trusted health partner for life.
Our History
Our Beginning
Founded in 1967, Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice began as a home-based care agency out of the Holy Cross Health system in Silver Spring, Maryland. Our founders saw a need for home-based care within the Silver Spring community and believed our organization could play a significant role in the lives of those who needed our health care services. As one of the early adopters of hospice care in the region, the agency has been at the forefront of home-based services for decades; integrating advanced technology and partnering with colleagues at Holy Cross Health to develop specialized programs.
Our Key Milestones
1967: Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice is established. We have supported hundreds of thousands of patients across Montgomery, Howard, and Prince George's counties, offering care wherever they reside – be it private homes, senior communities, or skilled nursing facilities.
2016: Launched our virtual care services through Trinity Health Home Care Connect™ and began monitoring patients through our secure remote technology. The program continues to grow. Learn more.
2017: Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice reached its 50th anniversary in 2017, offering home-based nursing and therapy services that allow patients to stay at home and minimize hospitalizations, surpassing national hospice care quality benchmarks according to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Our Recent Accomplishments
More recently, in 2024, we expanded our services to include palliative care to help individuals with serious illnesses manage pain and symptoms and improve overall quality of life. Learn more.
As the first Trinity Health at Home agency to move to the Epic electronic health record, Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice empowers patients with efficient access to their health information and other features. Learn More.
In 2024, we also relaunched Beyond Balance, a fall prevention program for seniors. This comprehensive program includes tailored care plans and patient education, which empowers seniors to thrive at home. Learn more.
Our Future
As we move forward, our focus remains to bring compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of home. In the coming years, we are planning to expand our services and serve more families who need us. Our goal remains the same: to be your trusted home health care provider.
Learn more about Trinity Health At Home.
Our Health System Partnerships
We work together with Holy Cross Health and other health systems to make sure your health care journey is smooth. Our team collaborates with hospitals and rehab facilities to ensure a consistent experience in your care. We want your transition from the medical facility to your home to be seamless. This way, we can offer you complete Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice services that fit your needs. Our goal is to create a healing environment where you can get better. You can trust us to be your health partner, guiding you with professionalism and kindness every step of the way.
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