We are experts in
Care and Support at Every Stage of Serious Illness
Hospice
Care
Hospice Care enhances the end of life, allowing people to live their final days to the fullest, in peace, comfort and without pain.
Elder Medical
Care
Gilchrist’s Elder Medical Care program is for individuals with serious illness who need coordinated care and guidance.
Counseling &
Support
Whether you have a loved one under our care or are grieving the loss of a loved one, Counseling & Support is here to help.
Our Impact in Numbers in 2023
We Are More Than Hospice
You may know Gilchrist best for the care we provide people near the end of life. But we offer so much more than hospice. Today’s Gilchrist extends services to individuals with serious illness who need our care and support well in advance of hospice care. We also provide counseling and support before and after the loss of a loved one.
Why Choose Gilchrist?
Taste of Howard County 2024
The 39th annual Taste was a rockin’ and rollin’ good time! All proceeds benefit Gilchrist Center Howard County, the only inpatient hospice center in the county.
Thank you to the attendees, sponsors, local restaurants, and auction donors, who make this event possible. We can’t wait to see you for the 40th anniversary event on October 26, 2025.
Chair: William “Sonny” Richardson
Join Our Team
VOTED ONE OF BALTIMORE’S BEST PLACES TO WORK
Working at Gilchrist is more than just a job. It’s also a chance to make a difference. Therefore, we ask you to join us in our mission to provide quality, compassionate care, counseling and support to people at every stage of serious illness, so they may live life to the fullest.
Our Latest News
The Gilchrist Blog
- Debunking Myths and Misconceptions About Hospice and Palliative Care: What You Need to KnowMany individuals and families struggle to understand the difference between hospice and palliative care when faced with serious illness. Despite the growing awareness of these services, numerous myths persist, leading… Read more: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions About Hospice and Palliative Care: What You Need to Know
- A Decade of Healing: How a Gilchrist Spousal Grief Support Group Became Lifelong FriendsFrom Grief to Connection When Bud Piff and Judi Keys joined Gilchrist’s spousal grief support group in 2014, they had no idea how profoundly it would shape their lives. Both… Read more: A Decade of Healing: How a Gilchrist Spousal Grief Support Group Became Lifelong Friends
- Celebrating Pastoral and Spiritual Care Week at GilchristPastoral and Spiritual Care Week is an annual observance that honors the work of chaplains, spiritual caregivers, and other professionals who provide emotional and spiritual support in various settings. At… Read more: Celebrating Pastoral and Spiritual Care Week at Gilchrist