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4225 Malsbary Rd Ste 205
4.3
(197)
"The worker was professional. I like that they have been on time. "
Cincinnati, Ohio is one of America’s great cities and one of the country’s best places to retire according to the 2019 Caring Senior Living Report. With world-class museums, hometown sports teams like baseball’s legendary Cincinnati Reds, and many perks for the over-65 set, seniors moving to the Queen City will feel valued and engaged.
According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Cincinnati residents pay an average of $5,148 per month for home care services. Home care refers to in-home non-medical assistance with meals, grooming and daily tasks. Seniors with more advanced medical needs should be reassured that Cincinnati ranks third in the state overall for health care. Residents have better than national average access to a primary care physician and benefit from geriatric facilities such as the Christ Hospital Health Network and its highly regarded Health and Aging Center.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Cincinnati, OH 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.
4225 Malsbary Rd Ste 205
4.3
(197)
"The worker was professional. I like that they have been on time. "
2692 Madison Rd., Suite N1-325
4.9
(96)
"Queen City Elder Care has been a blessing to our family over the last three years. Sallie and her staff of excellent caregivers go above and beyond in their daily care of our mother who is in the middle stages of Alzheimer's Disease. Not only is..."
7925 Jones Branch Dr.
4.2
(26)
"We've been using HomeCare.com for Mom. Everything's been great. Any time I need something done I just contact them and they get it done. If I need a different caregiver, they find a replacement pretty fast. Everything's catered to us. We use them ..."
7712 Montgomery Road
4.6
(18)
"Home Care Assistance works out very well, and sometimes it takes a couple of tries before you get a caregiver who is a good match. The service provides me with someone here to take care of my mom, and it gives me a break."
400 Techne Center Dr
4.9
(10)
"We've been with Home Instead for several years. They respond quickly to meet my request and needs which have changed alot over time. They are always respectful and professional."
5168 Cedar Village Dr
5.0
(8)
"We needed to quickly arrange 24/7 care for my father. Not only was Home Instead the first agency to contact me, we had an assessment the next day and the following day started with services. Within three days, Home Instead had 24/7 care arranged..."
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3985 Race Rd
4.6
(7)
"My mom has in-home care now from Home Instead. We love it. I don't like that you have to have a certain number of days, but that's the same with all of them. I love who they have with me, and my mother loves this lady, too. They are really wonderf..."
230 Northland Blvd Suite #334
5.0
(2)
"Always here on time, they have always been friendly. They know how to give a nice bed bath and make the bed. Good about cleaning tasks and never had any complaints. Always have been caring and respectful. "
9811 Humphrey Road
5.0
(1)
"Exceptional caring staff and front office with scheduling. Highly, highly recommended "
201 E 5th Street
1.0
(1)
"Home office management is out of state. Local agent seems to be in over his head. Caregiver reported being heavily pressured to take far too many clients and work very long hours without a rest or meal break. "
9563 Montgomery Rd
"Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, incidental transportation and even Alzheimer's and dementia care. Our CAREGivers encourage, assis..."
7845 Tylersville Road
"For nearly 20 years, TheKey—formerly Home Care Assistance—has delivered quality in-home care, supporting older adults with a wide range of n..."
8595 Beechmont Ave #207
4.6
(197)
"Visiting Angels at The New England Club is a true blessing. The caregivers go above and beyond to make sure my Mom and Dad are comfortable and safe. In addition to their professional skills they truly care and it is obvious in both the big and s..."
8372 Reading Rd
4.6
(159)
"They do everything that I have asked of them. They take care of me and are prompt and efficient. "
11305 Reed Hartman Highway
4.5
(46)
"I looked forward to my caregiver coming. They show up on time and did everything I want them to do."
7577 Central Parke Blvd Suite 204
4.8
(26)
"Cura Care Corp provides in-house care for my wife. They could also do some errands although we haven't tried that yet. I chose this agency because of their location, since they're closer to me. I also thought that they're a smaller organization an..."
7525 State Road, B,
4.8
(20)
"I have used Comfort Keepers twice when I have had knee replacement surgery. The aides have always been helpful and the office was great in helping me get my LTC claim processed. The aides helped me with bathing and dressing each day. They also ..."
8041 Hosbrook Rd, Suite 422
4.5
(14)
"The folks at Queen City Homecare are both kind and professional. I hired them to because I had a surgical procedure which required someone to drive me and stay at the hospital. Wumi was my driver and companion for the day, and I highly recommend h..."
4760 Red Bank Expressway
5.0
(2)
"Our family had a wonderful experience with Home Helpers. They cared for my aunt for 9 years and were present with her 24/7. The amazing caregivers assisted with everything my aunt needed and they rarely asked for any assistance from the family. ..."
4439 Reading Rd
5.0
(2)
"Cherish Healthcare has provided healthcare assistance for my father over the last several months. My father is 90 + , visually impaired with mobility challenges, and lives in an assisted living community. After a recent hospital stay he required..."
In the Cincinnati area, home care costs are only $191 higher than the national and state average of $4,957. Costs are even lower than in other large cities such as Dayton, where average costs are $5,434 per month, and Cleveland at $5,196. The highest in-home care costs in the state are in nearby Columbus at $5,625. The lowest state average is in Akron at $4,052 per month.
Cincinnati
$5,148
Ohio
$4,957
The United States
$4,957
Dayton
$5,434
Columbus
$5,625
Akron
$4,052
Cleveland
$5,196
The average cost of in-home care in Cincinnati, OH is $5,148. This includes regular assistance with meals, grooming and daily chores. In-home health care that involves medical or therapeutic care involving professionals, such as wound dressing and medication management also averages $5,148 monthly. Adult day health care, in which the resident generally leaves the home for supervised care elsewhere, costs an average of $1,690 monthly. Assisted living in a facility costs less than in-home care at $4,666 monthly, while nursing home care, which provides the most substantial amount of support, costs an average of $7,848 monthly in a semi-private room.
Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,148
Adult Day Health Care
$1,690
Assisted Living Facility
$4,666
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,848
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.
Resources for seniors who wish to age in place but still need some level of in-home support can be found through the organizations listed below. Many of the services available to Cincinnati seniors are free or low-cost and easy to access within their neighborhood or online.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Elderly Services Program | (513) 721-1025 | The Elderly Services Program helps older adults in the greater Cincinnati area remain safe and independent in their own homes. Run by the Council on Aging, the program provides senior home care services such as personal care, housekeeping, meals, and transportation to expand seniors' care from family and friends. |
Cincinnati Area Senior Services | (513)721-4330 | With a mission to deliver essential services that promote the independence of seniors, the program organizes Meals on Wheels service, transportation, pet support and more for Cincinnati resident seniors. |
Senior Citizens of Ohio | Online | A one-stop resource center for seniors in Ohio, this non-profit provides information about events, services and links to local senior centers in Cincinnati neighborhoods and across the state. |
The Golden Buckeye Program | Online | The Ohio Department of Aging's Golden Buckeye program connects Ohio businesses with residents aged 60 and older. Golden Buckeye members get discounts, waived fees, free products or services, and more. The program also provides an online resource center of links and articles pertaining to senior care. |
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging | 1-800-589-7277 | This program connects seniors with a range of services such as financial help with housing and prescriptions. The Agency also publishes an Older Adults Resource Guide, available online or through the mail. |
Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati | (513)961-2800 | In addition to offering senior homeowners counseling and educational resources, the Center offers low interest and deferred loans for major home improvements or retrofits for accessibility. |
Catholic Charities of South Western Ohio | (513)241-7745 | The Senior Companions program provides assistance to those in need of in-home support and care. Tax-exempt stipends and travel reimbursements for volunteers support seniors needing medication reminders, socialization, or in-person assistance with activities of daily living. |
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.