Home care in Akron, OH
Non-medical caregivers across Akron, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
Is your parent's county in the Akron metro area? Tap a county on the map, or check a ZIP code.
Shaded: the 2 counties of the Akron metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Akron at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Akron, on your schedule.
Counties in the Akron metro area
- Portage County, OH
- Summit County, OH
Central counties (OMB definition)
Also in Ohio
About home care in Akron
Home care in Akron, OH is non-medical help at home, such as meals, bathing, errands and company. CareScout's 2025 survey puts the Akron median at $34 an hour, the same as the Ohio median. To start, call a HomeCare.com care advisor at 800-974-3458. Families in Summit County and nearby can begin there.
Akron sits in Summit County, and the Akron metro area also includes Portage County. Census figures show 30,360 adults 65 or older live in the city, or 16% of residents. Of those, 3,157 are 85 or older. In 11,717 households, someone 65 or older lives alone. Across the metro area, 19.2% of residents are 65 or older, a higher share than in the city.
Many Akron families first meet a care need after a hospital stay at Summa Health System - Akron Campus or Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities (PSA 10B) serves Summit, Portage, Stark and Wayne counties. HomeCare.com serves families in the Akron area with non-medical caregivers, no minimums and no contracts. Live-in care and 24/7 coverage are available.
Plan care in Akron.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Akron area median rate to estimate the monthly cost.
We'd suggest
A caregiver keeps your parent company and helps with meals, errands and the house.
about $2,947/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $34/hr (Akron, OH)
Market medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, not HomeCare.com prices. A care advisor prices your actual schedule.
Free local help for Akron families.
Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities (PSA 10B)
Direction Home Akron Canton serves Summit County and three nearby counties, and McGregor PACE serves all ZIP codes in Summit County.
330-896-9172Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Free, confidential advocacy for people receiving long-term care.
800-282-1206Ohio programs that can help pay.
Rules and programs in OhioRules change; confirm eligibility with the state. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
Questions about care in Akron.
How much does home care cost in Akron, OH?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists the Akron median for a non-medical caregiver at $34 an hour. That matches the Ohio median of $34 and sits just under the national median of $35. The same survey puts assisted living in Akron at $6,161 a month. A HomeCare.com care advisor can talk through payment options at 800-974-3458.
Who is the Area Agency on Aging for Summit County?
Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities (PSA 10B) serves Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne counties. You can reach it at 330-896-9172. Ohio's PASSPORT waiver is also reached through your Area Agency on Aging at 1-866-243-5678. McGregor PACE serves all ZIP codes in Summit County.
Can I get live-in or 24-hour care in Akron?
Yes. HomeCare.com is known for live-in care and 24/7 coverage. With live-in care, one dedicated caregiver stays in the home and needs breaks and rest periods. With 24-hour care, several caregivers work in shifts for uninterrupted support. A care advisor can help you choose at 800-974-3458.
How fast can home care start for a parent leaving an Akron hospital?
HomeCare.com offers short-notice and backup care. Families who come home from Summa Health System - Akron Campus or Cleveland Clinic Akron General can call a care advisor at 800-974-3458 and describe the need. There are no minimums and no contracts, so you can start with a few visits and adjust.
