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Best Home Care Agencies in Columbus, OH for 2025

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Columbus has 259 home care agencies that offer seniors and people with disabilities the support they need. In Columbus, the average cost of home care is $31 per hour. In-home caregivers can help with activities of daily living like bathing and dressing while also offering companionship, or even offer at-home medical care. It’s helpful for those who need short-term care while recovering from an injury or illness or who want to age at home. Here you’ll find home care agency listings, information on how to pay for home care, state licensing requirements, and client reviews.

Home Care Agencies near Columbus, OH

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Photo of ComForCare Home Care - Reynoldsburg, OH
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21 reviews
Comfort Keepers stayed with mom during many different moves and were excellent caregivers. They helped me through such a difficult time.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
ComForcare understands that today's busy lifestyles often deprive family members of the time necessary to provide hands on assistance and companionship for their loved ones. Therefore, we want every family we service to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their loved-ones are safe and...
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30 reviews
They are strong in determination in finding a good helper. Yes, we would recommend HomeWell Care Services of Worthington, OH and have already.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Ray and Lisa are owners of HomeWell Senior Care of Central Ohio. When they discovered that they could own a business that helped seniors age gracefully and with dignity, they knew this was exactly what they wanted to do! Ray and Lisa are both very passionate about helping seniors. Ray has been in...
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I was completely satisfied and felt well taken care of from beginning to end. Some of the services they offered us were: companionship, running errands, and some assistance around the house. My loved one...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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57 reviews
I was in a real pinch to find the right care giver and "home manager" for my parents. Mom suffers from dementia and suddenly Dad, her main caregiver, had a stroke. Almost overnight, we needed immediate...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
About our Consulting and Recruiting ServicesGrandma Joan is an award-winning consulting and recruiter service that has been helping discerning families recruit, screen, and hire premium live-in caregivers since 2010.We act as the family’s private 3rd party recruiters, finding and screening the...
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3 reviews
Susan has done a wonderful job checking in with us and keeping in touch. She is concerned with our search and wants to keep updated
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Senior Helpers strives to ensure a better quality of life for our clients through keeping them independent, safe and secure by providing exemplary care in their own homes, in a healthcare facility, or in transition between the two. We provide our clients and their families with dependable and...
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2 reviews
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We Are Comfort Keepers™ Our Family Is Here To Give Comfort To Your Family. Nothing is more important than helping people to live, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers has been dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps...
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
3 reviews
Very friendly. Great to work with. I would highly recommend their home care services to other families needing care.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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3 reviews
The administrative staff was wonderful! I very much appreciate that I was able to communicate via text and they would email me a copy of the calendar showing who was coming when. Very helpful!
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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4 reviews
A home health care aide is coming to my parent's condo. My parents set the days and hours. So far they are very happy with this arrangement and I anticipate they will continue with these services as long as...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Serving our clients with compassion, devotion, and a holistic approach to aging, we are the quality home care company for older adults who want to retain their independence and quality of life while living in their own homes.While we certainly offer meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care,...
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I was about to come home after 2 months of hospitals and rehab places but the timing could have been better. My wife and 19 year old son were planning to leave in less than 48 hours on a 350 mile trip to a...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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I cannot express enough gratitude for the care and support provided by Shalom Home and community care services in looking after my loved one. From the very beginning, they have gone above and beyond to...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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We’ve been pleased with the team at Amada Senior Care for care for my mother who has Parkinson’s Disease. Their caregivers have been great at helping my Mom to be active in our home during the day while I...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
Overall they were wonderful. I only needed them 1 time a week so I couldn't get the same person every week. I discontinued there service because of this.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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I would rate Simpatico Healthcare Solutions a 5 in all categories. The aides on staff actually work! They sweep, mop, do laundry, do the dishes, dust, all while preparing meals and interacting with the...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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8 reviews
Having a caregiver has made such a difference in our lives. My mom now has companionship, rides to appointments, and help around the house. She seems happier and more productive, and I have peace of mind...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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2 reviews
The caregivers have been quite friendly, caring, and supportive of my husband's needs. They are prompt to arrive, always dressed appropriately and, to my great surprise, they usually ask if there are any...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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1 review
This is a Nationwide program and is available in the Phoenix area. We interviewed them 2 summers ago in 2011. They were $23.00 per hour and have extensive background checks. Ron's parents met the...
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Grove City Visiting Angels provides Senior Homecare By Angels.We are a national network of franchised non-medical senior home care agencies providing senior home care, elder care, and companion care to help elderly and older adults continue to live in their homes across America. Visiting Angels...
2 reviews
They have provided great service. We picked this community because it was local. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Home Instead Senior Care enables the elderly to live independently. It’s at home where quality of life is enhanced without the stress of interrupted routines and changes in daily habits. Our non-medical CAREGivers provide one-on-one support and interaction that reduce feelings of isolation and...
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Our philosophy here at Thrive in Place is to care for your loved one as if they were family. We strive to create a safe place for our clients to THRIVE and maintain the highest level of independence. Our Administrators have over 20 years combined experience in health and...
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Home Care
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
HELPING HANDS PATIENT SERVICES is a limited liability corporation with a staff of dedicated lift team technicians and support personnel. HHPS’ mission is to provide safe patient handling, improve patient comfort, safety and recovery, and prevent employee injuries through skillful, compassionate...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Costs of home care in Columbus, Ohio

Average home care costs in Columbus, OH

Average hourly rate
$31/hr
Average overnight rate
$45/hr
Average weekend rate
$45/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Columbus, OH

44 hours of home care/wk
$5,906/mo
$4,942/mo

Home care costs in Columbus vs. state and national averages

Daily, monthly, and annual costs in the table below are based on a part-time care schedule of 4 hours of care per day, 5 days per week.
Cost comparison table showing home care costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 5 columns.
Column location: Location (Location name)
Column hourlyCost: Hourly cost (Cost per hour)
Column dailyCost: Daily cost (Cost per day (4 hours))
Column monthlyCost: Monthly cost (Cost per month)
Column annualCost: Annual cost (Cost per year)
LocationHourly costDaily costMonthly costAnnual cost
Columbus, OH$31$124$2,685$32,240
Ohio$32$128$2,771$33,280
National$30$120$2,598$31,200
Columbus, OH
Hourly cost:$31
Daily cost:$124
Monthly cost:$2,685
Annual cost:$32,240
Ohio
Hourly cost:$32
Daily cost:$128
Monthly cost:$2,771
Annual cost:$33,280
National
Hourly cost:$30
Daily cost:$120
Monthly cost:$2,598
Annual cost:$31,200
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Paying for home care in Columbus, Ohio

Seniors and adults with disabilities have several payment options for home care in Columbus. Most people use private funds to pay for home care. These include personal income, retirement savings, or funds from health savings accounts (HSA), long-term care insurance, or life insurance policies.

Veterans or their surviving spouses may qualify for benefits they can use to help with the cost of in-home care. For those who qualify, Medicare or Medicaid may also help cover the costs. With many options potentially available, it’s common to use multiple payment options for home care.

Paying for home care
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VA home care benefits
See how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.

Home care and LTC insurance
Learn how to use long-term care (LTC) insurance to cover home care costs.

Does Medicare pay for home care in Columbus?

Yes, Medicare will pay for home care if it’s provided as a part of at-home medical care services.[01] In-home medical care must be prescribed by a doctor, typically to treat illness or injury at home, or to recover after surgery. Columbus home care agencies must be Medicare-certified for care to be covered. Nonmedical home care services are typically caregiver assistance with activities of daily living, such as grooming and toileting, and are not usually covered by Medicare.

Ohio, like other states, doesn’t have Medicare programs that help to pay for nonmedical home care directly. However, Columbus seniors can use some of the following options to help them save money with other costs, which can help make it easier to pay for home care. Ohio’s Medicare Savings Programs are called Medicare Premium Assistance Programs (MPAP). MPAP can help pay for deductibles, coinsurance, and Medicare premiums. Seniors must meet the income requirements in order to be eligible. MPAP uses Ohio’s Medicaid application to determine eligibility.

To get a better understanding of Medicare coverage, Columbus seniors can speak to a counselor at the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP). These counselors offer free, unbiased advice and can explain what’s covered under Medicare.

Does Medicaid pay for home care in Columbus?

Yes, Ohio Medicaid can help pay for home care in Columbus through some home and community based services (HCBS) waivers.

Ohio’s PASSPORT waiver helps Medicaid-eligible seniors receive long-term care services at home. After a pre-admission phone screening, a case manager will help eligible seniors coordinate all of the services they need.

The Ohio Home Care Waiver can help people living with a disability or an unstable medical condition get care at home. This waiver is available for those who need a nursing facility level of care — typically skilled nursing services — and are age 59 or younger. The following are some of the services covered under this waiver:[02]

  • Home care attendant
  • Personal care aide
  • Personal emergency response system
  • Home maintenance and chores
  • Home modifications

The Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) Medicaid program can help eligible individuals pay for medical expenses.

Where do I get information about veterans benefits in Columbus?

Veterans and their spouses may be eligible for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that can help cover the cost of home care. There are many benefits, and often, individuals may not realize that they’re eligible for them. It’s best to consult with a benefits counselor to make sure you or your loved one apply for all possible benefits. Counselors are available through both the VA and veterans service organizations (VSOs).

Fortunately, the Ohio Department of Veterans Services (DVS) has many offices that house multiple VSOs in one convenient location, including the Franklin County Veterans Service Commission. Veteran service officers help veterans and their spouses access their eligible benefits, which they may use to cover the cost of home care services. Veterans can contact the county commission at the address directly below or reach out to individual VSOs using the following information:

Franklin County Veterans Service Commission
Memorial Hall
280 E. Broad St., Room 100
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 614-525-2500

Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Ohio
35 E. Chestnut St., Suite 506
Columbus, OH 43215

Phone: 216-522-3510

American Legion Ohio

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Department of Ohio
35 E. Chestnut St., Suite 503
Columbus, OH 43215

What families are saying about home care in Columbus

Recent reviews for home care in Columbus

Sympatico Healthcare Solutions - Columbus, OH

5.0
Based on what I saw and everything [name removed]told me, Sympatico rates a five in every area. [name removed] was perceptive, insightful, extremely kind, and found a way to solve every problem that arose. [name removed]absolutely loved the caregiver [name removed] chose for him; she (caregiver) ...
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Seniors Helping Seniors of (Mid-Ohio) Lancaster, OH

5.0
Seniors Helping Seniors Mid-Ohio have provided us with the best Caregiver in the world! Our assigned Caregiver has been coming to our home for almost 8 months and she is an angel here on Earth. As my husband's dementia has declined she has been there to support me through each stage. Guiding ...
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Cornerstone Caregiving - Columbus, OH in Hilliard, OH

5.0
I would recommend them. I was very pleased with their company and how they have it structured. They communicated with me via text which was ideal for me. I'm not a phone person, especially when going through something like that. They also emailed me a weekly schedule with the assigned caregivers ...
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How to choose the right Columbus home care agency

Choosing a home care agency is easier when you know what to look for. In Ohio, some agencies provide only nonmedical home care services, like homemaker services or support with activities of daily living, like bathing and dressing. Others may exclusively offer medical care or skilled nursing, while still others may offer a combination of services. If your loved one needs medical care services, make sure you fully understand their needs so you can find an agency that can meet them.

As you review your options in Columbus, consider each agency’s hiring practices, fees, and minimum care requirements. And don’t forget to take note of any and all care needs. Taking all these factors into account can help you confidently choose a home care agency for your loved one’s needs.

Licensure and accreditation

In Ohio, home care agencies only offering nonmedical services must apply for a nonmedical home health services license. Keep in mind that, although the title of the license refers to home health, that doesn’t necessarily mean the agency provides medical care services. Instead, home care agencies that provide in-home medical care must apply for a skilled home health services license. The Ohio Department of Health licenses both types of agencies as home health agencies.

Ohio nonmedical home care agencies are required to complete the following steps to get a license:[03]

  • Complete an application
  • Pay the $250 application fee
  • Provide a fingerprint impression card with the prints of the primary owner of the agency
  • Obtain a $20,000 surety bond

Home care agencies with a skilled home health services license must meet the above requirements, but with an increased surety bond of $50,000. They must also provide a list of their skilled nursing services.[03]

Ohio requires home health agencies to be accredited by one of the following organizations:[04]

  • The Accreditation Commission for Health Care
  • The Community Health Accreditation Partner
  • The Joint Commission

It’s also possible to be accredited through another organization, as long as it’s a national organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.[04]

Ohio maintains a record of licensed agencies that you can find by using the long-term care, non long-term care, and CLIA health care provider search tool. Select “Home Health Agency” from the provider type menu. Selecting an agency will let you see its licensing history, services provided, and more.

Hiring practices

Under Ohio law, licensed home care agencies are required to conduct a criminal background check for all employees who provide direct care.[05] Beyond this rule, it’s common for each home care agency to have their own hiring requirements and practices.

Consider asking any agencies you’re considering the following questions about their hiring practices:

  • What training do you require your caregivers to have?
  • Do you provide any continuing education to your caregivers?
  • What conditions do your caregivers have experience with (i.e. dementia, Parkinson’s, etc.)?

Fees and minimums

Columbus home care agencies will typically have an hourly rate for care. However, each agency will have their own rates. Consider asking the following additional payment questions:

  • Do you charge for the initial care assessment?
  • Do you require a deposit for care services?
  • What is your minimum hourly shift requirement?
  • Do you have a minimum age requirement for the person receiving care?
  • How much do you charge for overnight, weekend, or holiday care?

Other questions to ask Columbus home care agencies

Ask these 10 questions to help you find the right home care agency.

References

  1. Medicare.gov. Home health services.

  2. Ohio Department of Medicaid. Ohio home care waiver.

  3. Ohio Department of Health. Home health agency licensure.

  4. Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules. Legislative Service Commission. (2023, January 27). Rule 3701-60-03 | Initial license application, application process, and renewal of license.

  5. Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules. Legislative Service Commission. (2023, January 27). Rule 3701-6–06 | Requirements for criminal records check.

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Medicare.gov. Home health services.

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Ohio Department of Medicaid. Ohio home care waiver.

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Ohio Department of Health. Home health agency licensure.

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Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules. Legislative Service Commission. (2023, January 27). Rule 3701-60-03 | Initial license application, application process, and renewal of license.

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Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules. Legislative Service Commission. (2023, January 27). Rule 3701-6–06 | Requirements for criminal records check.