Home care in Cleveland, OH

Non-medical caregivers across Cleveland, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.

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Shaded: the 6 counties of the Cleveland metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.

Typical home care rate$34/hourMedian for the Cleveland area. The same as the Ohio median.

Adults 65 and older55,78815.2% of residents in Cleveland

Seniors living alone24,494households in Cleveland where someone 65+ lives alone

Age 85 and older6,228residents of Cleveland

Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.

Care for your parent in Cleveland, on your schedule.

What it costs$34/hour medianAbout $2,947 a month for 20 hours a week (estimate).Who can help payPASSPORT, Ohio Home Care Waiver, PACEOhio programs for people who qualify, plus VA benefits and long-term care insurance.

Who to call800-974-3458A HomeCare.com care advisor. Free local help: Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (PSA 10A), 216-621-0303.

Counties in the Cleveland metro area

Ashtabula County, OH
Cuyahoga County, OH
Geauga County, OH
Lake County, OH
Lorain County, OH
Medina County, OH

Central counties (OMB definition)

Also in Ohio

About home care in Cleveland

Home care in Cleveland, OH is non-medical help at home, from meals and bathing to rides and company. CareScout's 2025 survey puts the Cleveland median at $34 an hour, the same as Ohio's. Call a HomeCare.com care advisor at 800-974-3458 for next steps in Cuyahoga County.

The older population here is large. Census figures show 55,788 adults 65 or older live in Cleveland, or 15.2% of residents, and 6,228 are 85 or older. In 24,494 households, someone 65 or older lives alone. The metro area is older still. There, 20% of residents are 65 or older, which is 433,366 people. Family members often live across town or out of state.

The Cleveland metro area includes Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Geauga and Ashtabula counties. Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (PSA 10A) serves Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina counties at 216-621-0303. McGregor PACE serves all ZIP codes in Cuyahoga County. HomeCare.com serves families in the Cleveland area with credentialed, non-medical caregivers and live-in or 24/7 coverage. Families choose the visits and hours.

Plan care in Cleveland.

Choose what your parent needs. We use the Cleveland area median rate to estimate the monthly cost.

Hours of help a day 4Days a week 5

Where does your parent live?

A month of care, compared (Cleveland area medians)

This plan~$2,947
Assisted living$5,995
Nursing home, shared room$9,429

We'd suggest

Companion care

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 (Cleveland, OH)

Talk through this plan

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 Cleveland families.

Area Agency on Aging

Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (PSA 10A)

Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging serves Cuyahoga County and four nearby counties, and McGregor PACE serves all ZIP codes in Cuyahoga County.

216-621-0303

Coming home from the hospital?

Health systems near Cleveland

Plan care before discharge

Concern about care?

Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Free, confidential advocacy for people receiving long-term care.

800-282-1206

Ohio programs that can help pay.

Rules and programs in Ohio

HCBS waiverPASSPORTOhioans age 60 or older who are financially eligible for Medicaid, need a nursing home level of care, and can stay safely at home.Official page HCBS waiverOhio Home Care WaiverMedicaid-eligible Ohioans age 59 or under who meet the waiver's level of care rules.Official page PACEPeople age 55 or older who live in a PACE service area, need an intermediate or skilled nursing level of care certified by the state, and can live safely in the community.Official page

Rules change; confirm eligibility with the state. A care advisor can talk through payment options.

Questions about care in Cleveland.

Rather talk it through? A care advisor can answer these by phone.

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How much does home care cost in Cleveland?

CareScout's 2025 survey lists the Cleveland median for a non-medical caregiver at $34 an hour. The Ohio median is $34 and the national median is $35. Assisted living in Cleveland has a median of $5,995 a month. A care advisor at 800-974-3458 can talk through payment options.

What does the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging do?

Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (PSA 10A) serves Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina counties. Call 216-621-0303 to ask about senior services in your county. It is also the Area Agency on Aging that handles Ohio's PASSPORT waiver for people age 60 or older. McGregor PACE serves all ZIP codes in Cuyahoga County.

Is there 24-hour home care in Cleveland?

Yes. HomeCare.com is known for live-in care and 24/7 coverage. Live-in care uses one dedicated caregiver who needs breaks and rest periods. 24-hour care uses multiple caregivers in shifts. Both are non-medical. A care advisor can help you decide at 800-974-3458.

Can caregivers help families leaving Cleveland Clinic or MetroHealth?

Yes, with non-medical help at home. That includes meals, bathing, mobility help, errands and medication reminders. Caregivers do not give nursing or therapy. Families coming home from Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center or MetroHealth Medical Center can ask for short-notice care at 800-974-3458.

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