St. Mary's County Health Department: Home
Hospice and Palliative Care • Saint Marys City, MD • Since 1886
About
St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is a government agency serving St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Based in Leonardtown, SMCHD provides local public health services, emergency response, and vaccinations (including for infants and young children). The department offers resources for business, healthcare providers, health data, COVID-19 information, news, forms, language services, and community health topics. Founded in 1886, SMCHD operates from three offices (HQ in Leonardtown and two additional locations) and is led as the county’s public health authority. Contact: smchd.healthdept@maryland.gov; main phone lines include (301) 475-4350 and 410-768-5522.
Clinic Type
Hospice and Palliative Care
Address
St. Mary’s County Health Department, 21560 Great Mills Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650 (Main Office)
Phone
301-475-4330
smchd.healthdept@maryland.gov
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Services Offered
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FAQs
What are the general office hours?
General Office Hours: Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
What are the Vital Records Processing Hours?
Vital Records Processing Hours: Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
What is the main phone number?
Phone: (301) 475-4330.
What is the email address?
Email: smchd.healthdept@maryland.gov.
Environmental Health Phone?
Environmental Health Phone: (301) 475-4321.
Environmental Health Email?
Environmental Health Email: smchd.env@maryland.gov.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 74% recommend (8 reviews) (8 reviews)
- Loc8NearMe: 0 stars (cited in comments) (not explicitly stated)
Patients praise
- majority recommendation on Facebook
Common complaints
- difficulty reaching staff via phone
- lack of returned calls
- unprofessional or rude staff interactions
"Zero Stars If I could! I called for 2 weeks straight, left several messages! no answer, no call back!"
— Loc8NearMe"Should not work with the public"
— Loc8NearMeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Community Shred & Medication Take Back Day Announced - St. Mary's County Health Department — Mar 17, 2026
- St. Mary’s County Health Department Selected for National Initiative to Modernize Local Public Health Data Systems - St. Mary's County Health Department — Mar 4, 2026
- Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Invites Community Input for 2026 Community Health Assessment - St. Mary's County Health Department — Apr 6, 2026
- Health Department Announces Start of 2026 Beach Water Monitoring Season - St. Mary's County Health Department — May 26, 2026
- St. Mary’s County Health Department and University of Maryland School of Public Health Launch Partnership to Strengthen Community Well-being and Public Health Workforce - St. Mary's County Health Department — Oct 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Hospice of St. Mary’s Inc is a MedStar Health-affiliated hospice provider located in Leonardtown, Maryland (serving St. Mary’s area, including Saint Marys City). It operates within the Hospitals and Health Care sector, offering hospice services as part of MedStar Health’s network. Key details: - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care - Headquarters: Leonardtown, MD - Part of MedStar Health (locations page: medstarhealth.org/locations/hospice-of-h-st-marys) - Contact: multiple listed numbers (general inquiries) - Workforce: very small (1 employee listed) If you’re seeking hospice care options specifically in the St. Mary’s County area (ZIP 20620) under MedStar Health, this is the relevant affiliated hospice provider.
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