We found 35 in-home care agencies near Columbus, OH. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about non-medical services offered by browsing the Columbus home care providers listed below.
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Home Instead Senior Care - Columbus, OHColumbus, OH 43215"I was searching for a Home Care Agency that can provide care for my father four to five hours a d..." more -
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Home Instead Senior Care Columbus - N...Columbus, OH 43221"I took care of my dad for a while but it became too much for me so I hired Home Instead Senior Ca..." more -
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FirstLight HomeCare Columbus, OHColumbus, OH 43214" FirstLight HomeCare provides quality, affordable, non-medical in-home care for seniors, mother..." more -
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Homewatch CareGivers Serving Columbus...Columbus, OH 43220"I am 89 years old, and Homewatch has been my provider for over 5 years. As a Veteran's spouse, I..." more -
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Home Helpers of ColumbusColumbus, OH 43235"Mark was willing to meet with us personally and we decided to use their service. Tiffany was one ..." more -
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Ohio Senior Home Health Care, LLCColumbus, OH 43231"It’s your home. It’s your health. It should be YOUR choice. We believe that patients have t..." more -
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Right at Home Greater ColumbusServing Columbus, Ohio"All the caregivers have been excellent. They are not only very competent but very easy to get alo..." more -
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Seniors Helping Seniors - Northwest F...Columbus, OH 43235" Having a caring, and dedicated companion by the side of someone you love can make all the diff..." more
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CaringScore for Columbus, OH
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for in-home care services in Columbus was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose in-home care services in Columbus.
A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.2, Columbus is on par with the national average for those seeking in-home care services.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Columbus. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Columbus, OH
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Columbus, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for in-home care services. The HealthScore for Columbus is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 6.3, Columbus rates above average for those seeking in-home care services.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking in-home care services. At 293.9 physicians per capita, Columbus scores 33.3 percent better than the national average. Columbus trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 38.5 percent, with 0.8, and scores 45.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 28.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Columbus is 76.4 years -- 1.9 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Columbus is 76.4 years -- 1.9 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Columbus's environmental health -- trails the national average by 10.9 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Columbus, OH | Nat'l Avg |
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| Physicians | 293.9 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 12.2 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 10.5 | 7 |
CostScore for Columbus, OH
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Columbus, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for in-home care services. The CostScore for Columbus is based on data such as the average monthly cost of in-home care services in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5.3, Columbus is on par with the national average for in-home care services.
The average monthly cost for in-home care services in Columbus is $3,571 , which is 4.1 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Columbus indexes at 11.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 28.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Columbus, OH |
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| Aggregate Index | 89 |
| Healthcare Index | 105 |
| Housing Index | 72 |
| Food Index | 94 |
| Utilities Index | 101 |
| Transportation Index | 98 |
LivabilityScore for Columbus, OH
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Columbus. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for in-home care services. The LivabilityScore for Columbus is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.2, Columbus rates below average for in-home care services.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for in-home care services. The sun shines an average of 178 days each year in Columbus, 13.2 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 23°F in January, winters in Columbus tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Columbus is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $44,751 per year, the population of Columbus earns a lower than average median household income. Columbus has an unemployment rate of 7.50 percent, roughly 17.6 percent lower than the national average. And about 9.18 percent of the population in Columbus is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 30.2 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Columbus | "Nat'l Avg" |
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| Parks | 1.9 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 3 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 58.3 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 135.9 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 96 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 15.7 | 13.8 |
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