Home care in Columbus, OH

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

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Shaded: the 10 counties of the Columbus metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.

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

Adults 65 and older311,83414.3% of residents in the Columbus metro area

Seniors living alone87,485households in the Columbus metro area where someone 65+ lives alone

Age 85 and older32,020residents of the Columbus metro area

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

Care for your parent in Columbus, 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: Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (PSA 6), 614-645-7250.

Counties in the Columbus metro area

Delaware County, OH
Fairfield County, OH
Franklin County, OH
Hocking County, OH
Licking County, OH
Madison County, OH
Morrow County, OH
Perry County, OH
Pickaway County, OH
Union County, OH

Central counties (OMB definition)

Also in Ohio

About home care in Columbus

Home care in Columbus, OH covers the whole metro area. It is non-medical help at home, such as meals, bathing and errands. CareScout's 2025 survey puts the Columbus median at $34 an hour, the same as Ohio's. Call a HomeCare.com care advisor at 800-974-3458 to begin.

Only 11.3% of Columbus city residents are 65 or older, yet the numbers are still large. Census figures show 311,834 adults 65 or older across the Columbus, OH Metro Area, or 14.3% of its 2,175,788 residents. In the city itself, 103,532 adults are 65 or older and 10,518 are 85 or older. In 36,367 city households, someone 65 or older lives alone.

The metro area spans Franklin, Delaware, Licking and Fairfield counties, among others, so a family's needs can cross county lines. Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (PSA 6) serves Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway and Union counties at 614-645-7250. BoldAge PACE serves all ZIP codes in Franklin County. HomeCare.com serves families across the Columbus area with credentialed, non-medical caregivers, with no minimums and no contracts.

Plan care in Columbus.

Choose what your parent needs. We use the Columbus 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 (Columbus area medians)

This plan~$2,947
Assisted living$6,624
Nursing home, shared room$9,490

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 (Columbus, 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 Columbus families.

Area Agency on Aging

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (PSA 6)

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging serves Franklin County and seven nearby counties, and BoldAge PACE serves all ZIP codes in Franklin County.

614-645-7250

Coming home from the hospital?

Health systems near Columbus

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 Columbus.

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

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What does home care cost in Columbus, OH?

CareScout's 2025 survey lists the Columbus median for a non-medical caregiver at $34 an hour. The Ohio median is $34 and the national median is $35. Assisted living in Columbus has a median of $6,624 a month. A HomeCare.com care advisor can talk through payment options at 800-974-3458.

Who provides senior services in Franklin County?

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (PSA 6) serves Franklin County and seven nearby counties. Call 614-645-7250 or visit 3776 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43207. It is also the Area Agency on Aging that handles PASSPORT, Ohio's Medicaid waiver for people age 60 or older. BoldAge PACE serves all ZIP codes in Franklin County.

Can I find live-in care near Ohio State Wexner Medical Center?

HomeCare.com serves families across the Columbus area and is known for live-in care and 24/7 coverage. Live-in care uses one dedicated caregiver who needs breaks and rest periods. Families coming home from Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital or Mount Carmel Health System can call 800-974-3458.

How many older adults live alone in Columbus?

Census figures show 36,367 households in Columbus where someone 65 or older lives alone. That is a large group for one city. Even a few visits each week can cover meals, rides and safety checks. HomeCare.com has no minimums and no contracts, so families can start small.

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