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In-home and Community Care
In-home care is a simple phrase that encompasses a wide range of health and social services. These services are delivered at home to people who are recovering, aged, disabled or chronically or terminally ill. Services include medical, nursing, social, or therapeutic treatment, and/or help with essential activities of daily living. Programs help pay for in-home services for those who are eligible. These programs help older adults stay safe and independent in their own home. They supplement care already provided by a family caregiver.
Who can benefit from home care?
A person who:
- can be discharged from a hospital or nursing facility, but needs additional care at home.
- needs short-term help at home because of outpatient surgery.
- needs additional help to live independently due to illness, disability, or aging.
- has a chronic condition such as heart disease or diabetes.
- is terminally ill and wants to spend his or her remaining time in the dignity and comfort of home.
Generally, home care is appropriate whenever a person prefers to stay home, but needs ongoing care that cannot be provided by family and friends alone. Most people prefer this option over institutional care, if possible.
Activities of Daily Living
What are ADLs and IADLs?
Activities of Daily Living. These include: bathing, dressing, grooming, walking, getting in/out of bed, chair or tub, eating, and using the toilet.
IADLs are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. They include: shopping, meal preparation, house cleaning, heavy chores, laundry, telephoning, transportation, handling legal or financial matters, and managing medication.
To determine whether a person is eligible for home care services, agencies such as Council on Aging measure a person's ability to perform ADLs and IADLs. To enroll in COA home care programs, a person must be impaired in (need help with) ADLs and IADLs.
Types of home care services
Services fall into two categories: 1) skilled and 2) home support or custodial care.
Skilled Services
Skilled services are a higher level of care. They are usually provided by trained medical professionals. These services include: skilled nursing services, physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Home Support/Custodial Intermediate Care Services
Custodial care does not require specialized training or services. Custodial care may include any of the following:
- Companion Services - provides socialization
- Chore or Environmental Services - pest control, waste removal and heavy cleaning
- Emergency Response Systems - 24 hour a day protection for emergency response and medication administration
- Home Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Home-delivered Meals
- Home Modification and Repair - safety-related repairs and modifications, such as grab bars, ramps or dead bolt locks
- Homemaker Services - help with meal preparation, shopping, light housekeeping, and laundry
- Independent Living Assistance - assistance with finances, personal business and telephone support
- Nutrition Counseling - diet and nutrition instruction
- Personal Care Services - help with bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Respite for Caregivers - time off for the primary caregiver.
- Social Work Counseling - dealing with issues and problems
Who provides home care?
Click here for a checklist to help you choose a home care agency.
Health Agencies (HHA): People who need skilled home care services usually receive their care from a Home Health Agency. The term Home Health Agency often indicates that a home care provider is certified by Medicare, but this is not always the case. A Medicare-certified agency has met federal minimum requirements for patient care and management and can provide Medicare and Medicaid home health services.
Homemaker and Home Care Aide Agency: These agencies employ homemakers or home care aides and companions who provide meal preparation, bathing, dressing, and housekeeping. Some states require these agencies to be licensed and meet minimum standards established by the state. Ohio has no licensure law for these agencies. Some agencies receive certification (not licensure) from the Ohio Department of Health. These certified agencies can bill Medicare and Medicaid for the care they provide.
All home care providers that have contracts with Council on Aging (COA) must comply with Conditions of Participation in order to provide service for COA clients. COA providers are also surveyed once a year to determine how well they comply with these quality standards.
Home Medical Equipment Company: These companies provide home care clients with products such as wheelchairs, walkers, catheters, and wound care supplies. Home medical equipment and supply companies are required to meet federal minimum standards if they are paid through Medicare.
Hospice: Hospice care involves a team of skilled professionals and volunteers who provide comprehensive medical, psychological, and spiritual care for terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice care also provides related medications, medical supplies, and equipment. It is based primarily in the home, so it helps families stay together. Most hospices are Medicare-certified and licensed according to state requirements. Payment for hospice care is available as a benefit under Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance companies. Click here for more information about hospice and a list of hospice providers. Or, call Council on Aging at 513-721-1025.
Pharmaceutical and Infusion Therapy Companies: These companies specialize in the delivery of drugs, equipment, and professional services for people who need intravenous or tube feedings. These companies employ pharmacists who prepare solutions and arrange for delivery to patients. Some pharmaceutical and infusion therapy companies are home health agencies, certified by Medicare. In addition, some states require these organizations to be licensed.
Resolving a home care problem
If you invest some time and find out about home care agencies before beginning services you will most likely receive high-quality home care that is safe and effective. If a problem develops or you would like to file a complaint, notify the home care agency's manager. You may also contact the regional Long-term Care Ombudsman.
Advanced Care House Calls
Cincinnati Ohio 45236
Description:
Servicing the Cincinnati area by working as primary care providers, visiting homes and assisted living facilities for patients that have a difficult time getting to the doctor.
Caring Hearts Home Care LLC
Cincinnati Ohio 45246
Description:
We are a private, affordable, non-medical home care agency offering personal care, homemaking and transportation services to the elderly and disabled in the community. We currently accept long-term care insurance and private pay.
Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio
Cincinnati OH 45237
Description:
Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:
- caregiver support
- companionship for seniors (any senior interested in having a senior companion volunteer should contact Richard Schibi at rschibi@ccswoh.org or 513-241-7745 for more information)
Catholic Charities provides 20 programs and services in the area of Children's Services; Adult Services; Counseling and Education; and Community Services. Visit the website for more information.
Clinton Memorial Hospital
Wilmington 45177
Description:
Clinton Memorial Hospital offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient specialized services, including emergency services, medical and radiation oncology, orthopedics, obstetrics, surgery, diagnostic and interventional radiology and more.
CMH Regional Health System's network of outpatient physician practices and services—including primary care, internal medicine, neurology, and sports medicine—extends through Clinton, Fayette, and Highland counties.
CMH Regional Health System is part of LifePoint Health.
If you would like to see our most recent Community Health Needs Assessment, you can view the full report here. We were proud to partner with HealthFirst for Clinton County to make this health needs assessment possible.
Comfort Keepers
Cincinnati Ohio 45255
Description:
Our Mission
As a leading home care agency in Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas, Comfort Keepers is here to provide you with the highest level of home care. We aim to treat all of our clients with the respect and gratitude that they deserve. If you or a loved one is searching for quality care, Comfort Keepers is the right choice.
At Comfort Keepers, our respectable caretakers are carefully selected, screened, and trained to provide you with the highest level of comfort and commitment. Trust Comfort Keepers home care agency for professional in-home care today!
About Us
Client Satisfaction
- At Comfort Keepers home care agency, we have served 21 clients for over 5 years.
- We take pride in providing care for 200 clients and performing over 500 weekly visits
- We delivered over 82,000 hours of client care in 2010
- According to Client Satisfaction Surveys, 94% of our clients would recommend Comfort Keepers.
Over 10 years of Professional Experience
- Well recognized within the business for offering exceptional home care
- Comfort Keepers maintains an A+, recognizable as a member of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau
- Trusted Providers for the Council on Aging (ESP and Passport programs) Clermont Senior Services, and TriHealth.
- The company owner is a qualified caretaker, specializing in Dementia Care
The Interactive Caregiving Approach
At Comfort Keepers's home care in Cincinnati, OH, we take pride in the Interactive Caregiving™ approach. This method is based on primary pillars:
The Interactive Caregiving Approach promotes a healthy senior mental state. This approach includes independence, better mental and physical health, happiness, and prolonged life:
- Being a physically active senior means strength and independence, diminishing or delaying the effects of aging.
- Well-nourished seniors have improved performance, both physically and mentally.
- A safe senior is present in environments that reduce the likelihood of accidents and promotes appropriate responses when disasters arise.
Our goal is to improve the quality of life to foster a longer and happier life. Here at Comfort Keepers Home Care Agency in Cincinnati, OH, we believe that The Interactive Caregiving Approach is the best tactic in perpetuating a healthy life. Contact us today at (513) 318-1759 to learn more information
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
Blue Ash OH 45242
Description:
Council on Aging promotes choice, independence, dignity, and well-being through programs and services that help people remain in their homes. Click here to download our complete Reference Guide to Home and Community-based Care Options.
We offer education and support for family caregivers.
We help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent via affordable, high-quality home and community-based services.
We work in hospitals and nursing homes to create smooth transitions from one care setting to the next, with the goal of reducing hospital admissions and premature nursing home placement.
We are the "front door" to unbiased information and resources for older adults, people with disabilities, families, caregivers, and professionals.
Click here to access additional programs and services on our website.
Eldercare Locator
Description:
Through the Eldercare Locator, individuals and their families can get information on services available for older adults nationwide including State and Area Agencies on Aging.
Emergency Response Systems (LifeLine)
Description:
Emergency Response Systems -- commonly referred to as LifeLines -- are bracelets or necklaces that can be worn and activated if the user falls or becomes incapacitated and cannot reach the phone to call for help. Emergency Response Systems are monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and operators are trained to respond appropriately if the system is activated by the user. Many people who receive in-home care services through Council on Aging receive an Emergency Response System as part of their care plan. The service can also be subscribed to and paid for privately. Contact Council on Aging for a list of local providers: (513) 721-1025.
Heyday Health
Description:
About Heyday
We are a virtual and in-home healthcare practice dedicated to improving the primary care experience for older adults. We founded Heyday Health because we saw the health system leaving our elderly loved ones behind and were driven to create a better solution. Our mission is to transform how, when, and where we deliver care to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Home Delivered Meals
Cincinnati OH 45246
Description:
For many people, getting at least one nutritious meal a day can be a challenge. Physical or cognitive disability, illness, and lack of support or transportation are common barriers that prevent many people from preparing food or traveling to a group meal location such as a church or senior center.
To offer access to nutritious meals, Council on Aging (COA) provides home-delivered meals through 1) PASSPORT (Ohio's Medicaid waiver home care program), 2) locally-funded Elderly Services Programs, and 3) the Ohio Home Care Waiver program (Ohio Medicaid waiver program for people under age 60). Each year, COA provides more than 2 million meals to approximately 10,000 homebound older adults in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties.
Eligibility
Eligibility for home-delivered meals is determined by nutritional need and criteria are derived from funding sources. To qualify for home-delivered meals, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- age 60 or older (except for the Ohio Home Care Waiver where there is no age criterion)
- unable to prepare your own meals
- unable to participate in a congregate nutrition program because of physical or emotional difficulties
- lack another meal support service in the home or community
Home-delivered meals may also be provided to the spouse of an eligible person, who lives in the home of the eligible person, regardless of the spouse's age or abilities. This is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Meals are prepared by one of our quality meal providers and delivered directly to your door by a friendly volunteer or staff person. Delivered meals can be hot, chilled or frozen and can be prepared to meet special dietary needs (diabetic, dietary restrictions, etc.).
Cost
Home-delivered meals through Council on Aging are free of charge. However, our funding does not cover the full cost of preparing and delivering meals. Donations allow us to reach out to more people and help with the costs for preparation and delivery. Donations of any size are accepted and appreciated. Your meal provider will explain how you may make a donation.
How to Enroll
For information about receiving home-delivered meals, call:
Butler: (513) 868-9281
Clermont: (513) 724-1255
Clinton and Hamilton: (513) 721-1025 or (800) 252-0155
Warren: (513) 695-2271
Jewish Family Service
Cincinnati OH 45236
Description:
Jewish Family Service is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:
- social work counseling
- caregiver support
- recreation
- supportive services
Jewish Family Service of Cincinnati strengthens lives by providing professional social services to families and individuals in times of need. Many services are available including: aging and caregiver services, adoption connection, counseling, family life education, resettlement acculturation, and vital services support (region's only kosher food pantry).
Laundry Reimagined
Milford Ohio 45150
Description:
Premier Laundry Service
Orders weighing 15 lbs. or less – $40.00 flat rate
Orders weighing 16 lbs. or more – $2.69 per pound. Garment Finishing Services (available with our Premiere Laundry Service)
For any garment that requires a higher level of finish, the following services are available:
Executive shirt and pant pressing service – $2.59 per garment
Hand ironing, shirt or pant – $4.59 per garment
Garment Steaming – $0.64 per minute. Shirt and Pant Service by the Garment
Wash, dry, and machine press washable shirt or pants – $4.19 per garment
Wash, dry, and hand iron washable shirt or pant – $5.49 per garment.
Non-standard Items
Non-standard items that require extra care will be charged separately as follows:
Bed Comforters:
Twin: $15
Full: $20
Queen: $25
King: $30
Northern Kentucky Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living
Florence 41042
Description:
In-home and community based services for older adult and caregivers in Northern Kentucky.
Services include:
Adult Daycare and Alzheimer's Respite Program
Advocacy
Aging Links
Council on Aging
Elder Abuse Programs
Elder Maltreatment Alliance
Events and Activities
Housing and Homelessness
Legal Services
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Mental Health and Aging
National Family Caregiver Support Program
Northern Kentucky Aging and Disabilities Resource Center
Nutrition Programs and Services
Personal Care Attendant Program (PCAP)
Senior Center Services
State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Nova Home Care Co.
Cincinnati 45242
Description:
Nova Home Care Co. is a contracted provder of Council on Aging offering the following services:
- personal care services
- homemaking
- home care assistance
- independent living assistance
Nurses Care, Inc.
Miamisburg OH 45342
Description:
Nurses Care, Inc. is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:
- homemaking
- nursing
- occupational therapy
- physical therapy
- personal care services
- speech therapy
- social work counseling
Miamisburg, Cincinnati, Fairfield, and Middletown locations.
Ohio Council for Home Care
Columbus 43229
Description:
Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice, the Voice of Home Care and Hospice.The following can be found on their website.
- Provider Search - Find quality care providers you can trust
- Topics and Tips - Learn ways to care for your family
- Consumer Advocacy - Legislative issues impacting Ohioans
- Membership - Discover all of the membership benefits, including regulatory/compliance tools and advocacy.
- Career Center - Post positions and find employees via our résumé bank.
- Education - Experience our educational opportunities while earning CE credits for home care and hospice professionals.
Ohio Department of Aging
Columbus OH 43215
Description:
Golden Buckeye Card, Ohio Long-term Care Consumer Guide, and Ombudsman
Ombudsman
Ohio's Office of the State Long-term Care Ombudsman advocates for people receiving home care, assisted living and nursing home care. Paid and volunteer staff work to resolve complaints about services, help people select a provider and offer information about benefits and consumer rights.
Ombudsmen do not policy nursing homes and home health agencies. Instead, they work with providers, residents, their families and other representatives to resolve problems and concerns. Ombudsmen advocate a person-centered approach to meeting the needs and honoring the preferences of their clients. Ombudsmen link residents with services or agencies, offer advice on selecting long-term care providers, inform consumers about their rights and provide information and assistance with benefits and insurance.
Ohio Long-term Care Consumer Guide
The Long-Term Care Consumer Guide provides information about nursing homes and assisted living facilities to help consumers, family members and professionals search for the appropriate facility to meet an individual's needs. If you have determined that you need to move to a nursing or assisted living facility, you can start to compare facilities by using the Ohio Long-Term Care Consumer Guide.
For personalized assistance with long-term care options, please contact the long-term care ombudsman program at 1-800-282-1206.
The Golden Buckeye Card
Golden Buckeye is a discount card available for residents of Ohio, age 60 years and older and adults 18-59 with permanent and total disabilities. The program offers discounts on meals, entertainment, merchandise, and services at participating businesses throughout the state. Look for businesses that display a "Golden Buckeye Honored Here" window decal. There are nearly 20,000 participating merchants statewide.
Seniors who have an Ohio driver`s license, an Ohio ID card or are registered to vote will automatically be sent a card in the mail when they reach age 60. The packet will have information on how to use the Golden Buckeye Card. If you do not receive the Golden Buckeye Card when you become eligible, you can pick up a Golden Buckeye application at a local senior center or your local branch library.
Ohio Home Care Waiver Provider Directory
Columbus 43219
Description:
Click here to search for providers contracted with the state of Ohio to offer servcies to participants enrolled in the Ohio Home Care program. This provider list is maintained by the state of Ohio.
Premier Home Care Corp.
Columbus Ohio 43232
Description:
Premier Home Care Corp. is a contracted provider with Council on Aging offering the following services:
- Homemaking
- Personal Care
Safe Haven Home Healthcare
Cincinnati Ohio 45246
Description:
Safe Haven Home Healthcare is a contracted provider of the Council on Agin offering the following services:
- Homemaking
- Personal Care
- Waiver Nursing
St. Vincent de Paul
Cincinnati OH 45214
Description:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Cincinnati is a non-profit organization providing a unique style of personal assistance with food, clothing, medicine, rent, utilities, transportation and companionship to people facing economic, emotional or spiritual crises.
The Charitable Pharmacy
The Charitable Pharmacy is currently open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays each week to certify up to 12 new clients each day for up to six months of prescription coverage. To get enrolled you will need proof of residence, verification of income and expenses for all household members, and original or faxed prescriptions. The pharmacy serves clients from Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties.
Edyth & Carl Lindner Choice Food Pantry
For those requesting assistance with food, the Edyth & Carl Lindner Choice Food Pantry is open every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to noon at our West End Office at 1125 Bank Street. Those living in the following zip codes are welcome to come: 45202, 45203, 45214, 45219, 45225, 45229, 45232. For those living outside the zip code range, please call (513) 421-0602 to locate a food pantry in your area.
Please bring the following documentation with you:
- Picture ID, Social Security Cards or a printout for the entire household.
- Proof of address, for example a recent utility bill or any piece of mail with your name and address on it, postmarked within the last 30 days.
Homelessness Prevention
St. Vincent de Paul`s help is diverse and far-reaching, but it begins in prevention. For those living paycheck to paycheck an unexpected expense such as a car repair or a child`s medical bill can set the whole household over budget. Often a small investment to help with a rent or utility bill will save a family from eviction or having water or electricity turned off and ultimately catches them before they become homeless.
Superior Home Care, Inc.
Cincinnati OH 45230
Description:
Superior Home Care is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:
- Homemaking
- Personal Care
- Home Care Assistance
Synergy Homecare
Cincinnati OH 45242
Description:
Synergy Home Care is a contracted provider of Council on Aging offering the following services:
- homemaking
- personal care services
TriHealth
Description:
TriHealth provides a wide range of clinical, educational, preventive and social programs. TriHealth`s non-hospital services include physician practice management, fitness centers and fitness center management, occupational health centers, home health and hospice care.
TriHealth Physician Telephone Referral Line
513-569-5400
TriHealth Senior Programs
TriHealth Seniority
Free hospital-based program helps members age 50 and older maintain healthier, more active lives through special events, exclusive classes and valuable discounts. Includes:
- Expert health education and information
- Special courtesies from Bethesda North and Good Samaritan hospitals
- Assistance with insurance paperwork and billing issues
- Educational programs, lectures and classes
- Social outings and entertainment events
- Travel opportunities to local, national and international destinations
- Discounts on health-related products and services
- No-cost discount prescription card
- TriHealth Seniority Insider, our timely newsletter and calendar with dates and descriptions of all our upcoming events.
Bethesda North Hospital
Email or call (513) 865-1700
Good Samaritan Hospital
Email or call (513) 862-3633
TriHealth Driver Rehabilitation Program
For disabled drivers of all ages, TriHealth offers an objective evaluation of the skills necessary for driving. You must have a physician prescription to participate in this test. TriHealth can perform the in-clinic evaluation at Good Samaritan Hospital or the TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion.
Parish Nurses
In 1998, Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, with a grant from what is today called the Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, hired two nurses to cover eight schools. Their work in the schools complements that of 10 parish nurses based at churches in Over-the-Rhine, North Fairmount, Bond Hill, Winton Terrace/Winton Hills, Clifton/Mt. Auburn and Walnut Hills.
Parish nurses strive to be advocates for people who have little access to health care resources. For more information about the Parish Nurse program and how you can help, call (513) 569-6138.
TriHealth Senior Behavioral Health Program
513-872-4100
Serves older adults in an inpatient mental health setting.
The Centers for Interactive Geriatric Assessment (CIGA)
513-699-1852
Executive Park
4050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 240
Cincinnati, OH 45241
TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion
513-985-0900
6200 Pfeiffer Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Bethesda Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program.
The highly-regarded program, established in 1978, is the longest-running of its kind in Greater Cincinnati. It provides a path to recovery for those at risk of losing their families, careers and health to chemical dependency.
The Bethesda Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program continues to incorporate treatment advances into an already well-established program, which uses traditional tried-and-true approaches including family involvement, extended continuing care and self-help group support.
We offer our intensive outpatient program at two facilities in Greater Cincinnati.
619 Oak Street
4th Floor West
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone 513 569 6116
11305 Reed Hartman Hwy.
Suite 106
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Phone 513 489 6011
Wesley Community Services
Cincinnati OH 45204
Description:
Wesley Community Services is a Council on Aging contracted provider offering the following services:
- community transition service
- home-delivered meals (therapeutic available)
- homemaking
- independent living assistance
- medical transportation
- non-medical transportation
- personal care service
Wesley Community Services also has a Pet Portions Program and a meal delivery program for people with diabetes. Service areas may vary. Call for information.
Medical Transportation Services:
Transportation for medical appointment available six days a week by appointment. Door-to-door, on-time service. Call for appointment. Services include:
- Six (6) days a week transportation
- Door-to-door service
- Evening transports
- On time-all the time service
- Wheelchair accessible vehicles
- Comfortable cars