The Caring Community, Garrett County
Garrett County Memorial Hospital is a 76-bed, not-for-profit, acute care facility situated in the Appalachian Mountain region of western Maryland. One of the largest employers in Garrett County, GCMH is supported by a staff of professional, highly skilled employees backed by state of the art equipment.
The CHIPS Network provides an efficient and economical framework for Healthcare Associations, distributors, manufacturers and providers to collectively access information, communicate and work together. Cherry Hill Assisted Living is state licensed and medical certified for 3 levels of care.
Garrett County schools have a reputation for academic excellence. Garrett College, located in McHenry, is noted for its friendly atmosphere and outstanding faculty. It is especially renowned for its programs related to natural resources, which have spread Garrett’s reputation for excellence and innovation.
Central Garrett Industrial Park, Southern Garrett Industrial Park, and Northern Garrett Industrial Park are State Enterprise Zones. Garrett County is a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) Zone as designated by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Garrett County is also one of 7 counties participating in the One Maryland Program, which offers significant tax credits for capital investments that create jobs. Garrett County features a vast array of special events throughout the year. Premier of these is Autumn Glory, which in itself offers more than 30 events over 5 fun-filled days celebrating fall foliage!
The Garrett County Visitors Center, operated by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, is an information epicenter supporting tourism throughout the county.
The Deep Creek Discovery Center, overlooking the lake in Deep Creek Lake State Park, offers a glimpse into the history, culture and wildlife of Western Maryland through a lake habitat aquarium and a variety of interactive exhibits.