Rising Star Home Care Services

    1018 State Hwy 755 Suite D, Edgewood, MD 21040

    Attentive, professional in-home senior care

    I'm very pleased with the in-home care my family received - friendly, professional staff and attentive caregivers; Paul was kind, considerate and excellent. Their patient tutors, clear explanations and thorough BLS/CPR training made me feel comfortable and confident, and services were prompt, compassionate and committed. I recommend them for senior care, with just a little room for improvement.

    Loved one of client
    May 2026

    Services

    • Home Health Care

    Reviews

    4.69·(13)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Caregivers

      4.4
    • Communication

    • Reliability

      3.3
    • Scheduling

      1.0
    • Value

    Pros

    • compassionate caregivers
    • attentive caregiver-client interactions
    • professional office staff
    • prompt, on-time visits
    • comprehensive BLS/CPR and staff training
    • highly recommended individual caregivers

    Cons

    • inconsistent shift reliability
    • caregiver competency gaps for basic personal-care tasks
    • limited holiday and after-hours coverage
    • occasional unprofessional communication or conduct
    • scheduling flexibility limitations

    Summary of reviews

    Feedback presents a generally positive view of caregiver demeanor and training alongside a small but clear set of operational concerns. Many comments emphasize compassionate, attentive caregivers and professional office staff; individual caregivers receive high praise for kindness and responsiveness, and families note prompt, on-time visits. The agency’s training offering — including BLS/CPR classes and staff training — is repeatedly described as thorough and instructive, which aligns with comments about caregivers who create comfortable learning or care environments.

    At the same time, there are isolated but meaningful criticisms that point to agency-level operational weaknesses. The most prominent are inconsistent shift reliability and limitations around holiday or after-hours coverage. Those comments suggest gaps in backup coverage and scheduling policies rather than one-off interpersonal issues. A related theme is caregiver competency for some basic personal-care tasks, indicating potential areas for additional hands-on training or supervision. A few remarks also indicate instances of unprofessional communication or conduct from staff, which suggests room for clearer office protocols and performance oversight.

    For prospective clients and families, the pattern is mixed but interpretable. Strengths include compassionate care, attentive client interactions, and a demonstrable commitment to training — factors that support perceived value for many families. Operational weaknesses to probe during intake include staffing continuity, holiday and after-hours availability, and caregiver competency expectations for specific tasks. It would be prudent to ask the agency about their backup-shift procedures, competencies required for assigned caregivers, holiday coverage policies, and how they handle performance concerns. These clarifying questions can help align expectations with the agency’s demonstrated strengths and address the identified operational gaps.

    Location

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    Rising Star Home Care Services is located at 1018 State Hwy 755 Suite D, Edgewood, MD 21040.

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