About us
Nurse-owned and family-focused. A trusted home care agency in Maryland, delivering compassionate in-home care with heart.
Ann Smith, RN
Founder of Carewann
Our STORY
Founded by a Nurse, Centered in Compassion
Carewann was founded by Ann Smith, whose path in healthcare began at age 17 as a nurse assistant in a nursing home. That early experience shaped her understanding of what compassionate care truly means in life’s most vulnerable moments.
Over 30 years, Ann grew through nearly every role in the field: nurse assistant, staffing and care coordinator, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, care manager, and director. Her work spans pediatric, geriatric, and home health care, giving her a rare, full-spectrum view of what families actually need when care comes home.
That breadth of experience taught her one consistent truth: personalized care delivered in the comfort of home changes everything. Carewann was built on that belief, a commitment to care delivered with heart, dignity, and genuine human connection. This positions Carewann as a trusted home care agency in Maryland.A trusted home care agency in Maryland,
Beyond her professional work, Ann enjoys spending time with her husband, a veteran of the United States Air Force. His service shaped her deep respect for veterans and inspired Carewann’s commitment to honoring those who served. Ann finds balance in nature with her dogs, yoga, gardening, and the study of holistic health, including nutrition, natural health practices, and functional medicine. Her personal philosophy carries into Carewann’s approach: care should nurture the whole person.
Our Philosophy
The Heart of Carewann
Carewann was built on a simple but powerful belief: care should always be delivered with heart.
As a nurse-owned and trusted home care agency in Maryland, Carewann is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized support that allows individuals to remain safe, comfortable, and independent in the place they love most – home.
At the heart of Carewann is a commitment to dignity, respect, and meaningful human connection. We believe that quality care is not only about meeting physical needs, but also about honoring each person’s story, preferences, and way of life.
For many families, home is more than a place. It is where comfort lives, where memories are made, and where everyday moments matter most. Our purpose is to help people remain in that familiar space, supported by dependable caregivers who bring peace of mind to those who care for them.
Carewann is a licensed home care agency in Maryland, regulated by the Maryland Office of Health Care Quality.
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring heart into the care we provide by delivering compassionate, personalized support at home that honors dignity, builds trust, and fosters meaningful connection.
We strive to create peace of mind for families by ensuring their loved ones receive dependable care that respects their independence and enhances their quality of life.
WHY THE NAME CAREWANN
Carewann means “Care with Ann.”
The name reflects the foundation of our company-care delivered with heart, guided by compassion, and rooted in genuine human connection.
Embedded within our name are the values that shape every service we provide. Each letter in C.A.R.E.W.A.N.N. represents the principles that guide our interactions with clients, families, and caregivers.
The Meaning Behind Our Name
Our values are embedded in our name, C.A.R.E.W.A.N.N., and guide everything we do.
C
Compassion
We lead with empathy and genuine concern for every person we serve.
A
Attention
Every family gets our full attention and a thoughtful response.
R
Reliability
We show up consistently and honor every commitment we make.
E
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in care and service.
W
With
We stand beside families as steady partners in every care journey.
A
ASSURANCE
We give families confidence that support is always one call away.
N
Nurture
We bring warmth, patience, and heart into every home
N
Navigation
We help families move through care decisions with clarity and ease.
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