Home care in Cincinnati, OH
Non-medical caregivers across Cincinnati, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
Is your parent's county in the Cincinnati metro area? Tap a county on the map, or check a ZIP code.
Shaded: the 15 counties of the Cincinnati metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Cincinnati at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Cincinnati, on your schedule.
Counties in the Cincinnati metro area
- Dearborn County, IN
- Franklin County, IN
- Ohio County, IN
- Boone County, KY
- Bracken County, KY
- Campbell County, KY
- Gallatin County, KY
- Grant County, KY
- Kenton County, KY
- Pendleton County, KY
- Brown County, OH
- Butler County, OH
- Clermont County, OH
- Hamilton County, OH
- Warren County, OH
Central counties (OMB definition)
About home care in Cincinnati
What does home care in Cincinnati, OH cost? CareScout's 2025 survey puts the Cincinnati median at $34 an hour for non-medical care, the same as the Ohio median. Caregivers help with meals, bathing, errands and company. Call a HomeCare.com care advisor at 800-974-3458 to plan the first visits.
In Cincinnati, Census figures show 41,863 adults 65 or older, or 13.5% of residents. There are 5,179 adults 85 or older. In 17,214 households, someone 65 or older lives alone. The wider Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area counts 375,973 adults 65 or older, or 16.6% of its residents. Hamilton County anchors that region, along with Butler, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio.
Families here often arrange care when a parent leaves UC Health, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital or The Christ Hospital. Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (PSA 1) serves Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties. PACE of Cincinnati serves all ZIP codes in Hamilton County. HomeCare.com serves families in the Cincinnati area with credentialed, non-medical caregivers.
Plan care in Cincinnati.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Cincinnati 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 (Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati families.
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (PSA 1)
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio serves Hamilton County and four nearby counties, and PACE of Cincinnati serves all ZIP codes in Hamilton County.
513-721-1025Health systems near Cincinnati
- UC Health, University of Cincinnati Medical Center
- TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital
- The Christ Hospital
Ohio 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 Cincinnati.
What is the cost of home care in Cincinnati?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists the Cincinnati median for a non-medical caregiver at $34 an hour. The Ohio median is also $34, and the national median is $35. Assisted living in Cincinnati has a median of $6,475 a month. A HomeCare.com care advisor can talk through payment options at 800-974-3458.
Where do I find senior services in Hamilton County?
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (PSA 1) serves Hamilton County and four nearby counties: Butler, Clermont, Clinton and Warren. Call 513-721-1025. It is also the Area Agency on Aging that handles PASSPORT, Ohio's Medicaid waiver for people age 60 or older. PACE of Cincinnati serves all ZIP codes in Hamilton County.
Can a caregiver help after a stay at The Christ Hospital or UC Health?
Yes, with non-medical help at home. A caregiver can assist with meals, bathing, mobility, errands and medication reminders. Caregivers do not give nursing care or wound care. HomeCare.com offers short-notice care, so call 800-974-3458 as soon as discharge planning starts.
How many seniors live alone in Cincinnati?
Census figures show 17,214 households in Cincinnati where someone 65 or older lives alone. The city has 41,863 adults 65 or older. When a parent lives alone, a few hours of help each week can cover meals, rides and safety checks. HomeCare.com has no minimums and no contracts.
