About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
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Browse the 20 home care agencies in Amherst, read 72 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Amherst choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in Amherst personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.

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Photo of Cornerstone Caregiving - Cleveland, OH
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I am very happy with the services provided by [name removed]. She has shown a level of professionalism and compassion that exceeded my expectations. From her initial visit she took the time to understand my...
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.
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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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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
At Home Care Assistance, we provide the West Side of Cleveland area residents with the highest quality of care that allows them to live happier, healthier lives in the comfort of their own homes. We understand the importance of commitment and trust in providing home care services. We recognize...
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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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
1 review
Always available, sincere care for my brother, very friendly and competent staff, and excellent care for the money. Very flexible and positive attitudes -- strong willingness to design home care services 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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The owners were very accommodating and responsive. My loved one was not the easiest to care for, but the staff were patient and understanding. Based on our experience, I would recommend D.U.B.S Service to...
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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We have been happy with the nice staff that were able to help with getting us someone to come to our home for the care of my mom. We are happy that she does arrive on time and is wonderful with everything...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
When you or your loved one needs help at home, turn to FirstLight HomeCare. We offer complete companion and personal services for seniors, those recovering from surgery, or anyone who just needs a little assistance. And with our trusted, highly-trained caregivers you will have even greater...
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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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Heavens Home Care Agency - Columbus, OH
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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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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
At Heritage Home Healthcare, we provide non-medical services such as meal preparation, bathing, housekeeping and errand running to elderly, homebound and disabled adults in Greater Cleveland.  Since our inception in 1996, we have strived for nothing but the very best in everything we do and...
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 have Senior Citizens who help other Senior Citizens remain in their homes living as independently and self-sufficiently as possible.We have Loving Compassionate, Caring workers who love to help others. We are available 24hrs a day - 7days a week. No Contracts, No Min hours / No Deposit / Same...
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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.
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Costs of home care in Amherst, OH

Average cost of home care in Amherst, OH

Home care in Amherst is typically charged at an hourly rate. Hourly rates may vary based on factors like time of day (overnight hours, for example), special weekend or holiday rates, and whether care is around the clock.
Average hourly rate
$23/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Amherst

Home care costs in Amherst increase based on the hours of care needed. Costs are typically higher for seniors who need home care at night or for most of the day — for example, while a family member is at work. For seniors who need full-time or 24/7 care, assisted living or memory care may be a more cost-effective option in the long run.
44 hours of home care/wk
$4,297/mo
$4,512/mo
To learn more about other local senior living options, view Amherst assisted living facilities or Amherst memory care facilities.

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How to pay for home care in Amherst, OH

Many families combine various payment methods to cover home care costs. Most often, families use some mixture of the following private and public income sources to pay for home care in Amherst.
Paying for home careGet an overview of all payment options for home care.
VA home care benefitsSee how VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for home care.
Home care and LTC insuranceLearn how to use long-term care insurance to cover home care costs.

What families are saying about home care in Amherst

Recent reviews for home care in Amherst

HomeCare.com - Mc Lean, VA

5.0
The lady who comes everyday to help our loved one is very nice, overall our experience has been good and she is very friendly.

Amada Senior Care of Westlake, OH

4.0
Caregivers are friendly and helpful. Staffing consistency is a bit of an issue though. I would recommend to others.

OCal Home Care in Canton, OH

4.0
I would recommend OCal any day!

Frequently asked questions about home care in Amherst

There are 20 home care facilities near Amherst, Ohio. See the full list.

Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.

Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.

Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.

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