Comfy Home Care

Overview of Comfy Home Care

Operating as a 4-bed assisted living and memory care home in Baltimore County, Comfy Home Care serves residents from its address at 16 Betlou James Place, Gwynn Oak, Maryland. Established seven years ago under the ownership of Karen Hill, the facility maintains a Better Business Bureau A+ rating. The community accepts Medicaid as its primary payment source and does not hold Medicare certification.

The setting is deliberately small. With only 4 licensed beds, Comfy Home Care ranks 601st among Maryland’s 697 assisted living facilities; a positioning that supports intimate, quieter residential conditions and enhanced staff-to-resident interaction.

The neighborhood registers a Walk Score of 29, indicating some nearby services are reachable on foot, though most residents will require transportation for errands. The location lies 2.7 miles from Gwynn Oak’s city center.

Care services span assisted living with 24-hour staffing and specialized memory care. Therapy offerings include physical, occupational, and speech modalities, supplemented by onsite counseling. The community emphasizes structured family involvement through formal family care programming.

Personal home care and home-and-community services are available. Residents receive prepared meals with nutritional focus. Recreational and stimulating activity programming is organized, though titles and frequency remain unspecified.

No CNA training program is conducted on-site.

The resident census reflects an older demographic: 45 percent fall within the 85–94 age bracket; 15 percent are 95 or older. Only 8 percent are younger than 75.

Gender distribution is heavily female (80 percent versus Maryland’s 69 percent state average).

Racial composition shows 91 percent White residents, 6 percent African American, and 3 percent other ethnicities (including 2 percent Hispanic, 1 percent Asian).

The facility does not differentiate among Alzheimer’s severity levels in its program offerings.

Housing comprises private and shared rooms within a 2-story structure. Transportation, housekeeping, and dining services are included. The facility has operated continuously for seven years under consistent ownership.

Comfy Home Care serves primarily older Medicaid-eligible adults, particularly those in advanced age (85-plus), within a small, family-oriented residential care model featuring therapeutic services and home-based programming.

4-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

7 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 29 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAl

CountyBaltimore

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

No CNA training program

ContactKaren Hill, Owner

Accept Medicaid

No mild Alzheimer's level

No moderate Alzheimer's level

No severe Alzheimer's level

Specific ProgramsPersonal home care, home and community services, structured family care.

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

Building Type: 2-story

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What neighborhood is Comfy Home Care in?

Comfy Home Care is in the Gwynn Oak neighborhood of Gwynn Oak.

Is Comfy Home Care in a walkable area?

Comfy Home Care has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How many beds does Comfy Home Care have?

Comfy Home Care has 4 beds.

Are there photos of Comfy Home Care?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Comfy Home Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Comfy Home Care?

Comfy Home Care is located at 16 Betlou James Pl, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207.

What is the phone number of Comfy Home Care?

(410) 246-1995 will put you in contact with the team at Comfy Home Care.

What county is Comfy Home Care located in?

Comfy Home Care is in Baltimore County.

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