Senior care in Akron.
From the Merriman Valley to Ellet, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
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Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 44308
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 44308
Available weekday mornings
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Finding care in Akron.
Akron is the seat of Summit County and home to the University of Akron. We help families across Highland Square, Firestone Park, Ellet, Goodyear Heights, Kenmore and North Hill.
In Ohio, agencies that provide non-medical home care must be licensed by the Ohio Department of Health.
Tell us where in Akron you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Summit County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Ohio Medicaid in Summit County
Ohio’s PASSPORT program may pay for help at home for people 60 and older who qualify for Medicaid and need a nursing home level of care. It starts with a free screening by phone. Call Direction Home Akron Canton at 330-896-9172, or the statewide line at 866-243-5678.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Akron and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Akron.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
VANTAGE Aging
A nonprofit on South Main Street that serves older adults in the Akron area. The city has no senior center of its own.
330-253-4597Direction Home Akron Canton
The Area Agency on Aging for Summit, Stark and nearby counties: free in-home assessments, home care and meals.
330-896-9172Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Akron?
Yes. We help families across Akron and nearby communities, including Cuyahoga Falls, Barberton, Tallmadge and Fairlawn.
How much does home care cost in Akron?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Summit County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Akron?
Start with Direction Home Akron Canton at 330-896-9172. In Akron, VANTAGE Aging is at 330-253-4597.
How do I apply for PASSPORT in Akron?
PASSPORT is for people 60 and older who qualify for Medicaid and need a nursing home level of care but want to stay at home. Call Direction Home Akron Canton at 330-896-9172 for a free phone screening.
Where can I find dementia support in Akron?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Akron?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Akron is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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