Interim HealthCare of Akron, OH
3040 West Market St, Akron, OH, 44333
"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offe..."
READ MOREThe city of Akron ranks 38th overall out of 302 cities in Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report. Akron ranks high due to its low housing costs, ADA-accessible transportation options and density of primary care physicians. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average cost for home care in the city is $4,052, which is low compared to both the state and national averages. In addition to affordable home care, Akron seniors have access to high-quality hospitals, including Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Summa Health – Akron Campus.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the CITY area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
3040 West Market St, Akron, OH, 44333
"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offe..."
READ MOREGreater Akron Area, Akron, OH, 44308
7650 Chippewa Rd. Suite 215, Brecksville, OH, 44141
2542 S. Arlington Rd., Suite 101, Akron, OH, 44319
"ComForcare Home Care is a premier provider of private duty non-medical home care. ComForcare provides personal and companion care for those ..."
READ MORE1260 Monroe St., Suite 3-B Box 6184 NW, New Philadelphia, OH, 44663
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offe..."
READ MORE1001 South Main St, North Canton, OH, 44720
"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offe..."
READ MORE184 Currie Hall Parkway, Suite 1, Kent, OH, 44240
"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offe..."
READ MORE3737 Embassy Parkway, Suite 300, Fairlawn, OH, 44333
"Maxim Healthcare Services has more than 20 years of providing solutions that improve health and quality of life for those in need of in-home..."
READ MORE576 Patterson Ave, Akron, OH, 44310
1990 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Akron, OH, 44333
66 S Miller, Fairlawn, OH, 44333
"Cornerstone Caregiving – Akron is a senior home care service that allows your loved ones to stay where they feel most comfortable: at their ..."
READ MORE195 South Main Street, Akron, OH, 44308
2295 W Market St, Akron, OH, 44313
2820 W Market St # 250 , Akron, OH, 44333
The Genworth Cost of Care Survey for 2021 shows that the average price for home care in Akron is $4,052 per month. The averages for both Ohio and the nation are $4,957, so Akron is quite a bit more affordable than most cities in Ohio and the country. Among the closest cities to Akron, Youngstown has the most similar home care costs at an average of $4,290. Prices in Cleveland, which average $5,196, differ the most. Additionally, home care costs are $4,814 in Canton and $4,576 in Mansfield.
Akron
$4,052
Ohio
$4,957
The United States
$4,957
Canton
$4,814
Cleveland
$5,196
Mansfield
$4,576
Youngstown
$4,290
Home health care in Akron, which has an average price of $4,099, is $47 more per month than home care. This price difference comes from the limited medical services offered by home health care providers. Assisted living has a median rate of $4,933, about $900 more than home health care. Adult day health care costs $1,625, significantly less than every other type of senior care in Akron. Nursing homes are the most expensive option, with a semiprivate room averaging $8,000 per month.
Home Care
$4,052
Home Health Care
$4,099
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facility
$4,993
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,000
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Seniors living at home in Akron can access the following resources to save money or enhance their quality of life. Some programs may only be available to older adults with limited incomes and disabilities.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Homestead Exemption | (330) 643-2661 | If you qualify for the homestead exemption in Summit County, the tax assessor will exempt the first $25,000 of value on your home for property tax purposes. This can provide savings of around $500 per year. To be eligible, you must be aged 65 or older, not have an income exceeding $34,600 and live in the property receiving the exemption as a primary residence. You can apply for this exemption over the phone or by submitting a form through the mail. |
Meals on Wheels of Northeast Ohio | (330) 515-5605 | If you're unable to obtain meals on your own as a homebound senior, Meals on Wheels may be able to help. Volunteers deliver nutritious meals every day of the week while checking in on the health and well-being of beneficiaries. Meals on Wheels is available to anyone who needs it and you're only expected to pay what you can afford. This program is run by Vantage, an organization that also offers non-medical home care, volunteer opportunities and behavioral health. |
Akron Home Repair Program | (330) 591-4694 | Seniors who need vital repairs in order to remain safe in their own homes in Akron may qualify for the city's home repair program. You can get up to $25,000 worth of work that's limited to things that affect your health, safety and wellness. All work is performed by city-approved and licensed building contractors. To qualify for this program, you must occupy the home being repaired and earn no more than 80% of the Area Median Income. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.