Home Instead - Ravenna, OH

Kim

I have been the primary caregiver for my parents for over ten years. I've used Home Instead on two occasions. The first was six years ago. During the months before my Dad succumbed to leukemia, they came in and "took care of the house" and spent time with my Mom so I could focus on Dad and his many doctor appointments. Most recently, caregivers came in daily to cook dinner and sit with my Mom while I recovered from surgery. In both cases, the caregivers were professional and kind. Home Instead provides an invaluable service and I won't hesitate to call them again in the future.

SP

This is an amazing home care company, So thankful for the present delivered at Christmas time through their program Be A Santa To A Senior. It not only brought joy to my parents' heart but they also stayed and visited!

TMang

There is nothing more difficult than trusting individuals to come in and care for your elderly parent. Home Instead has been such a blessing to our family. Our caregiver is patient, kind, and genuinely cares to my mom. The office staff is just as responsive and friendly. I am so grateful to have found them. I have peace of mind knowing while I'm away mom has the highest quality of care. Thank you all!!!! a

ARK11

I am so grateful for the exceptional care provided by caregivers of Home Instead - Ravenna during my grandparents’ time of need. Caregivers were kind and dependable, expressing empathy towards my grandparents and arriving on time. Management was also incredibly kind and responsive.

Kenneth Kovatch

Caregivers have been absolutely wonderful! They are on time extremely helpful and kind. Both my wife and I were in need of their services. They have given me a better quality of life. Truly, an outstanding display of kindness and professionalism! Many thanks to Therese and her team. I am grateful for your service. OK

LYC317OH

Everyone has been both professional and so personable at the same time. Great care was taken to match the perfect caregiver with my father. This was such a relief for Mom. No time was wasted with placement; it felt like we were notified of our caregiver right away. Our caregiver is extremely reliable, and on the rare occasion our caregiver needs the day off, exceptional fill-in care has been seamlessly provided. I have had a few questions that I needed help with after hours and there is always reliable office staff and nurse available on-call.

Caring Son DJB

After a complete consultation Home Instead provided the care we needed for our aging father. The staff was always responsive to requests and the care providers were timely and professional. The care we sought was more than delivered by Home Instead and we would highly recommend them to friends and family.

Liz1213

Questions I have are always answered in a timely manner. Any changes or anything out of the ordinary with my dad are always communicated with me, again, in a timely manner. Everyone is always professional and knowledgeable and the whole staff makes it a point to get to know me and my dad to make sure his specific needs are met (medication reminders as needed, light house keeping, meal prep, laundry, companionship, etc all as needed. Dad sometimes wants a lot of interaction and sometimes not). I always feel heard and understood and feel like I'm talking to friends or family not just an agency hired to help my dad. I feel Home Instead truly cares for their clients and their clients' families. They are very knowledgeable of available agencies and resources in the community that may help provide various additional services to their clients. I feel relieved to know my dad is in good hands especially because I live a distance away. I would and HAVE recommended Home Instead to anyone looking for home care/assistance.

DeborahCH

Following a stroke my partner experienced 6 months ago he is continuing to make significant progress due largely to the quality care he gets each morning from Home Instead. Their caregivers always arrive on time and are highly professional and friendly. They have me a lot so that I can care for my partner at home. Home Instead works diligently to make sure we have the coverage we need, even on weekends and holidays. Their services have allowed me to lower my stress and stay healthy myself so that I can continue to care for my partner in our home. Thank you Home Instead!

Caole

The Home Instead provider is a godsend to me. She not only provides physical assistance but is very adept in providing encouragement and problem solving. She is very professional while lending her personal touch.

Kate Hx

Both of my elderly parents are experiencing failing health simultaneously and Joan, the Director of our local Home Instead and her staff, have been a Godsend. We have had to arrange 24/7 in-home care for my parents in just a couple weeks and I have never experienced such excellent customer service in terms of responsiveness, genuine caring, and a deep understanding of the complex issues of Independent elderly parents facing the limitations of health crises. Communication with all the staff members has always been respectful, courteous and very efficient. Their knowledge and understanding of systems and of issues that had not yet occurred to me to consider has also been invaluable. My sibling and I are still fairly new to this level of health emergency for our parents and Joan and her staff have made this much more manageable and given us the opportunity to provide care for our parents so they may stay in their home for now.

T R W

Home Instead took care of my mother before she passed away. I made one phone call and someone from the office came out to let us know what to expect and sign paperwork. Then a few days later our caregiver arrived. I did not have to worry about my mom while I was at work. Her caregiver was very knowledgeable and kind and She was very punctual. My mom loved her! She helped my mom with her personal care, they went for walks, reminded mom to take her medicine and helped me with cleaning up the house so I could spend more quality time with my mom. Home Instead is very caring and they really helped me and my family! Thank you Home Instead!

Sharon

I'm using Home Instead. The people have been really good. They're kind and considerate, and they are always here on time. They listen to what I have to say, they do what I need done, and they're very cheerful about it. I have a lot of physical problems, but they're very, very good at being attentive. They provide personal assistance. They do my breakfast and lunch, they do my laundry and my dishes, and they clean up what messes I made. They're very good, and I'm very pleased.

Frank3

I'm a current client of Home Instead Ravenna, OH. I'm very pleased with them. They're good. Communication seems to be pretty good. I don't know of any problem right offhand. I can't think of anything I would want to change. They take care of me. I can't complain a bit about what they're doing.

Lillian

I'm using Home Instead - Ravenna, OH. I only have my caregiver three days a week but I can't afford more. The girl I have, Fran, is excellent. I know they're not supposed to do the medications, but she reminds me all the time, takes my temperature, and she brings the thing that has my pills in it. She does my laundry, folds the clothes, makes my bed, and drives me when I have to go to physical therapy. I've been using them for a couple of months now. They send somebody else, but when Fran came, I was happy with her. Early on, the person couldn't come back or something, so they sent Fran and I'm happy with her. She helps me with my showers and my cat is in love with her. She sits down to fill out the forms at the end of the day and the cat sits on her lap.

Dave

The Home Instead folks do a great job.

Kathy2

My husband, Bob, loves his aide that helps him. I'm very grateful for her.

Nick

They are the greatest people that ever came to my house.

Helen2

I would hate to go without my caregiver, Linda. She is great.

Sarah2

Excellent service. All services are met with skill and kindness, both caregiver and office staff.

Bob

I am thankful for Right at Home, and the way Leslie helps my mom. They do a really good job for her and I appreciate it.

Joan of Atwater, OH

Many of my friends knew the situation of my mom and the care I needed for my mom to bring her home on Hospice. It was very hard decision. I do have a large family full of support. During this challenge, we had a couple more medical emergencies that occurred and family member had to go different directions to provide support others. It was a what am I going to do now situation with a mom who was bed bound and my obligation to my employment. Thank goodness for Home Instead. They helped pull me through that tough time. What I learned is it is good to have resourcing helping you through challenging times. It was an added support that I needed and at the time, I didn't know I needed it. It just wasn't the care that they brought but a wonderful caregiver who loved my mom and was a huge emotional support to me and gave me the opportunity to be a daughter once again. It also gave my family the support they needed to help other love ones in our family. Plus, they had a great working relationship with the Hospice. It was nice to see how they worked together to bring the best care to my mom.

Hiram57

our care giver is prompt and patient she is a gift to our family. My only complaint about Home Instead is that they dont have replacement help if our aid calls off sick. We are a working family and need daily care for an elderly parent,.

Bud L.

They worked hard to secure the level of care that was needed when we first realized that we weren't going to be able to provide that care on our own. As time has gone along and needs have changed, they were able to step up their coverage to make sure the client was safe and looked after on a daily basis. The personal assistants have been friendly, patient and positive.

Family of Ruth

I have very difficult scheduling needs that are filled mostly every time regardless of timing of notification. Caretakers are prompt and professional.

Patti

Excellent care in choosing the right aide, Shirley, for my husband's care.

Tim

The staff that visit my aunts were very friendly.

Judy [Caw]

They do a great job! My caregivers are the best and do what I need.

Jan

You are a true professional with a combination of compassion and expertise which made a difference in our lives. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Ted

Home Instead has gone above and beyond with their new protocols they have put in place. Every communication has been clear and consistent. You guys are the best.

Ann1519

I was able to share Home Instead with a neighbor who needed help as she had Alzheimer Disease. They were a God send! They really made the difference for the family and us as neighbors knowing that she was in safe hands! Everyone was so easy to talk to and you felt comfortable with them! They are always there for you to talk to! Thank you for all you do, We appreciate you!

Mary

David is so happy with his caregiver, Pat. First day was a great experience. We are happy that he is happy.

Rae Ellen

Rae A. is very good with Asa. Always makes him feel special. She helps with light housework and gives afternoon eye drops for Asa. Very satisfied.

Sylvia

We have been very happy with the care given to Wayne by the home health aide and the night people. All have been very professional and kind. Very competent.

Paul2

Linda has been a blessing as a caregiver and friend to my wife and myself. She is very caring and respectful and brings a great sense of humor to our household. She is amazing and thrilled we have her!

Joanne

We really enjoyed having Linda to help us. She was very professional and fun to have. Thank you.

Carl

What a joy to have Home Instead. Everyone takes such good care of me!

Sonny

For Sandy: Very polite and hard worker. Made sure I understood all the paperwork. Very understanding. They have done all that I have asked in a timely manner. Always on time.

Pat

Rae is wonderful and takes good care of me.

Susan L.

Our dad is 91 and lives in an independent living program. My sister and I live out of state. Home Instead (Ravenna, Ohio) has been providing quality home health aide services and occasional transportation for our dad for quite a few years. Their quality of service & care and attention to specific, individualized needs was really evident to us after dad experienced a serious heart attack last summer. After ICU and rehab, we wanted him to be in an assisted living facility but he was adamant about maintaining what independence he could. With the top-notch staff of Home Instead of Ravenna, dad has safely been able to stay in his home. He gets the personal care vital to his health and we get regular communication from the office which reassures us that his needs are being met.

Sandy

For Myranda. Very good at her job. Polite and on time. Up for any task. Quiet and understanding.

Ron

Tammy is a great person. Great care.

Jennifer

It takes a lot of special people to do the job of a caregiver. When you are going through tough times, it was great to have Home Instead to help. They know what they are doing!

Linda

Caregivers, Gabby and Shirley are wonderful. They really care about their clients.

Sarah

My new aide is very nice and wonderful. You can send her anytime. Her name is Sherely.

Melinda

I was skeptical about any services for my Dad. But Home Instead has been a very pleasant experience. I am pleased with the aide that has been sent here. This company goes above and beyond!

Susan

Caregiver, Aaron, is wonderful. He handles Al better than all of us. He can handle him by himself. He is great.

Steve

The nurse for a client who is in the hospital, said the whole nursing staff was talking about how perfect this client is. He is a 97-year old man, no sores, well fed, hydrated; he is perfect. Home Instead should pat themselves on the back for a good job.

Francis

Doing a well job. Comfortable with caregiver.

Edith

Caregiver is a fine fit.

Sandra

My caregiver, Eva, helps me so much. She always anticipates my needs. I don't know what I'd do without her! She is so kind and sweet. I'm so thankful for her.

Marsh

My caregivers take great care of me. They have helped me for years. They are great!

Donald

No problem with anybody. They take care of things.

Raymond

The caregiver is like a daughter to me. She does a great job.

Alice

They do an excellent service. Always friendly and go beyond the usual help and make you feel comfortable. They treat you with care and respect.

Kay

Home Instead has been very helpful with all of my needs. They have given increased coverage due to my upcoming surgery and will provide extra coverage post op. I appreciate the friendliness and compassion.

Wendy

I wanted to take the time to let you know at Home Instead about the wonderful care your caregiver, Angela, gave my parents before their move to The Weitz. Angela has a wonderful upbeat personality and always seemed to know how to make my dad smile. When my mom needed things done in the apartment, she was ready and willing. Thank you Angela for making my parents’ life comfortable and easy while they were in Aurora.

Joan

Good care. Leaves me feeling secure.

dm3745

If you are looking for quality help for your loved one, I would recommend Home Instead. The employees are always on time, professional, and kind while caring for my dad.

Norma Jean

They are really good!

Frank

Home Instead is a very good caregiver service. They are about their client. I recommend Home Instead for your loved one.

Earl

We are very happy with the care Home Instead is providing. They are responsive to concerns and keep us informed as needed.

Kellie W.

Home Instead has gone above and beyond to care for our whole family, not just the patient. We feel so lucky to have them with us. A+++

Martha

Jane has been very helpful to our family and to Martha in particular, especially helped in driving Martha.

Paul

Athena does a good job. She is thorough. Dad likes her company. She is easy to get along with. She gives us an oral report every day. She's making an effort to get here on time.

Kathryn

I have no problems. I feel comfortable with the aide. She is wonderful.

Helen

I would like to tell you I have the super, super caregiver. Her name is Maryann. She is with me five days a week and is so good. She helps me both and all kinds of stuff. She is so good. I would like to see her get a raise. I am 86 years old and she does everything for me; housework, and so many things. I hope she gets a raise in pay.

Kathy

Excellent caregivers. Everything is always neat and pretty clean. I have the best women sent to me from Home Instead.

May Rose

We are very pleased with all the help we are getting. Their helpers are very pleasant and are very willing to help my husband.

Kimberly

I cannot say enough good things about the Home Instead staff. They have helped immensely with the care of my mother-in-law. Working around several schedules to make sure she was taken to doctor visits as well as making sure she's ok while we've had to be away from the home. I would use them any time. Thank you for all of your help for the past year. Sincerely, Kimberly.

Kim F.

Tanya, I wanted to take a moment to bring to your attention the amazing staff you have arranged to assist me with the care of my Dad. Last Friday, March 9, 2018, was a rather chaotic day as dad had multiple health issues happening throughout the day. Alice was here in the morning and was so helpful in assisting with care and cleaned up when my dad had a severe nosebleed. Alice knew exactly what she could do to make the situation easier for everyone. She was very calm, showed compassion and worked alongside the nurse and me to provide assistance without having to be asked. Alice was a true angel caregiver and went above and beyond all throughout the time she was here. Later in the afternoon, during the shift of Barb R. my dad had significant weakness and displayed confusion. It became more significant as time went on. Physical therapy came and it was clear that my dad was very weak and it was going to be very difficult for me to get him safely into the bathroom and to bed with no assistance. Barb never hesitated to provide me with all the additional help I needed. Barb and PT both stayed beyond their assigned time without hesitation to assist me in getting my dad safely to the bathroom and then undressed and into his pajamas and safety into bed. Barb was kind, compassionate and willing to go above and beyond what was expected. She was truly an angel that night. Finally, we also have Shawna on our caregiver team. Shawna is very enthusiastic, kind and attentive to my dad. She brings humor to his day and shows great care in all the tasks she completes while she is in our home. This young woman has a very bright future ahead of her. I am so genuinely pleased with the staff you have sent to assist me in the day to day care of my dad. I feel too many times people forget to take time to recognize and appreciate the good work caregivers provide. I hope you will also recognize the great work these individuals do every time they come to our home. You have my permission to share this information as you see fit. Thank you. Kim F.

Meg

My dad's caregiver is such a blessing. She is an answer to my prayers! She is caring, dependable, and very professional. I can count on her to let herself in and access the situation and take care of whatever needs done! Home Instead matched the perfect person to fit our needs. Thank you!

Amy

Hi all. I wanted to share with you some remarks about the caregivers for Mom. Last night, Dad described Ann R. as "the right person at the right time" who was so calm, gentle and patient, who had complete understanding and support and "took everything in stride" as Mom struggled to relieve her constipation. He said that thanks to her "relief is all around us now". She's a keeper and I sincerely hope she feels the same way with my folks. As always, Bev, Adesuwa, and Patty have been wonderful and we so appreciate everything they do and really feel like they are part of our family. I do tell them this but I think you should know as well. Paul, you have been such a great addition to the team and your continual check-ins and gentle demeanor with Mom and Dad is so vitally important. Thank you! Thank you for being there. Sincerely, Amy.

Elsi

I am very pleased. My care lady is such a big help to me. She just knows what needs done and does it. Also she has a good eye and can tell when I need help!

Cindy

Joan and Tanya, I know I have said it many times, but I want to say it one final time, what a comfort and joy it was to have Mirella as my mom's most frequent caregiver. They clicked from day one and mom came to depend on her, perhaps too much at times as I know she would tell others not to worry Mirella would take care of it. Mom would always say to me don't worry I have my special gal here today. I heard from so many residents at Independence Village how she was so caring of mom and how much they loved her too and hoped she got another client in the facility cause they were going to miss her, too. My sister passed along how loving and attentive she was to mom on that Wednesday before she passed away. I called mom's line to check on her and Mirella answered and said that my mom had been asking for me. She put the phone by her ear and I talked to her for almost two hours as Mirella held the phone and spoke for my mom telling me "you just got a nod of she smiled big or wiping tears". That is time that I will cherish for the rest of my life! I also want to pass along that my brother, Dan, said that he doesn't know how he would gotten off through the night without Shirley there with him Wednesday night. He said she was so good at calming mom when panicked with breathing and allowed him a few breaks just to leave the apartment and breathe a little. I have never met her but I would like to thank her for both my brother and myself. I want to thank Paul for his visits to mom which she always enjoyed so much. She always laughed at how shy he was the first time he ever visited mom and how with each visit he came out of his shell and she looked forward to seeing him and so enjoyed his company. I made a good choice selecting Home Instead Care for mom. You always worked with me to find caregivers that suited my mother's personality and put up with her "firing" of several when they did not mesh. The fact that you handled the billing of her long-term care took a huge burden off me. The hoops you jumped through to try and fill shifts at the last minute during a holiday week was so very much appreciated. Thank you for everything!

CWRN

Very easy to work with. Make every effort to provide consistent staff who are genuinely caring.

F. John

Generally helpful. It is hard to get help on special occasions.

bakerjanice

Home Instead Senior Care has provided experienced and competent aides to help care for my Dad.

Anderson family

Home Instead provides a much needed service by helping us take care of our family member in his home. Our caregivers are very dependable, caring and efficient in all they do for us.

Sable1

The girls are eager, friendly, polite, respectful, even fun to be with, and always on time. I would not hesitate to recommend Home Instead. Had them in 2015 too, great experience. Office staff is friendly and helpfull. Everyone genuinely cares.

BUBBLES3

WHEN YOU DO NOT HAVE THE SAME HOME ASSISTANCE FOR THE COMPLETE TIME -THE ONES THAT REPLACE THEM FOR A DAY OR TWO SHOULD GET IN CONTACT AND UPDATE THEM WITH SOME OF THE VERY IMPORTANT THINGS THAT NEED TO BE DONE A CERTAIN WAY TO PREVENT INJURY TO THE CLIENT. THAT IS THE ONLY PROBLEM WE HAD OTHER THAN THAT EVERYTHING WAS A 5 STAR.

Caring7491

We have no complaints with Home Instead. My mom is very comfortable with them, and that’s the main thing. They are always on time, and there’s a myriad of things they have to offer.

Renee18

I just want to take this moment to express our family's gratitude to Sherry from Home Instead for her selfless care and positive energy. She visits once a week to help with the bath of the client. Then, she helps out with cleaning, organizing, walking the dog and whatever we need that particular week. She is always happy to see us. Our 88-year-old with alzheimer's is always happy to see her too. She has made a true friend and has become an invaluable part of our lives in a few short weeks. Thank you Sherry!

Sandy36

The caregiver, Terry from Home Instead provided me great service that is above the call of duty. She is so even-keeled. She really does a good job. She makes it easy for me. I love her.

Christine1956

I am continually struck by the professionalism, high level of caring and exemplary caregivers that I have met from Home Instead. My mom has dementia and is very frail, and she could not live by herself in Assisted Living. Her daytime caregiver Linda is a perfect match for her, and her other caregivers, such as Michelle, Emily and Stacy, just to name a few, are awesome. My mom couldn't live without them, and neither could I.

Susan80137350

Our family wanted to thank Home Instead for the excellent care provided to my father.

Elwin

For 57 years of marriage we've lived an active life. We've enjoyed travel, fine restaurants, the symphony, plays and sharing everyday experiences. That was until Parkinson's intervened and changed everything. For four years we strived together to salvage what we still had but the stresses and strains began to affect our relationship. Business meetings, shopping and daily exercise were always under the pressure of time realizing my wife could be in distress. I can now tend to my daily activities absent these concerns. My wifre repeatedly says that Home Instead; the safety, security, and most of all the companionship has improved our lives and preserved what has been an exceptional marriage.

Bonnie9

The company has an amazing attention to your personal needs. No matter is too small for their concern. The personal provider that came to us was great. Nice personality and caring attitude. We have 5 cats and she never even touched a cat before but was even unconsciously petting them before she left us.