Home care in Toledo, OH
Non-medical caregivers across Toledo, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
Is your parent's county in the Toledo metro area? Tap a county on the map, or check a ZIP code.
Shaded: the 3 counties of the Toledo metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Toledo at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Toledo, on your schedule.
Counties in the Toledo metro area
- Fulton County, OH
- Lucas County, OH
- Wood County, OH
Central counties (OMB definition)
Also in Ohio
About home care in Toledo
What does home care in Toledo, OH cost? CareScout's 2025 survey puts the Toledo 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 get started in Lucas County.
Toledo is the seat of Lucas County, and its metro area also takes in Fulton and Wood counties. Census figures show 41,848 adults 65 or older in the city, or 15.6% of residents. There are 4,176 adults 85 or older. In 16,446 households, someone 65 or older lives alone. The metro area has 105,458 adults 65 or older, which is 17.5% of residents.
Families here often arrange care around ProMedica Toledo Hospital or Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center. The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio (PSA 4) serves Lucas County and nine nearby counties. The Department of Aging lists BoldAge PACE in Lucas County with a tentative April 2027 start. HomeCare.com serves families in the Toledo area with credentialed, non-medical caregivers.
Plan care in Toledo.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Toledo 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 (Toledo, 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 Toledo families.
Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio (PSA 4)
The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio serves Lucas County and nine nearby counties, and the Department of Aging lists BoldAge PACE in Lucas County with a tentative April 2027 start.
419-382-0624Ohio 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 Toledo.
How much does home care cost in Toledo?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists the Toledo median for a non-medical caregiver at $34 an hour. The Ohio median is $34 and the national median is $35. Assisted living in Toledo has a median of $5,923 a month. A HomeCare.com care advisor can talk through payment options at 800-974-3458.
How do I reach the Area Office on Aging in Lucas County?
The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio (PSA 4) is at 2155 Arlington Ave., Toledo, OH 43609. Call 419-382-0624. It serves Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Sandusky, Williams and Wood counties. It is also where PASSPORT, Ohio's Medicaid waiver for people age 60 or older, is handled.
Is there a PACE program in Toledo?
Not yet open. The Ohio Department of Aging lists BoldAge PACE in Lucas County with a tentative April 2027 start. Until then, PASSPORT through your Area Agency on Aging is one option for eligible Ohioans age 60 or older. A care advisor can talk through payment options at 800-974-3458.
Can a caregiver help after a stay at ProMedica Toledo Hospital?
Yes, with non-medical help at home. That includes meals, bathing, mobility help, errands and medication reminders. Caregivers do not give nursing care. HomeCare.com offers short-notice care with no minimums and no contracts, so call 800-974-3458 as soon as discharge planning begins.
