Companion Care in Parma, OH: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in Parma, OH: the local picture

15,795

residents 65 or older (20% of Parma)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (37% in Cuyahoga County)

16%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

4.6%

of households have no vehicle (12% in Cuyahoga County)

About 4,378 residents of Parma aged 65 or older live alone, 29% of older residents in households (37% in Cuyahoga County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

4.6% of Parma households have no vehicle (12% in Cuyahoga County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 15,795 Parma residents aged 65 or older, 1,682 are 85 or older (11%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

8,173 Parma households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 1,509 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 1,215 older Parma residents (8.1%) live below the poverty line (12% in Cuyahoga County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 16% of Parma residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Russian, Polish or other Slavic languages (4,173), Spanish (3,223), other Indo-European languages (2,582). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Parma compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Parma	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	12%	8.0%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	12%	7.5%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	12%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,976	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Parma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Parma Heights, OH	1.7 mi	4,121	33%
Seven Hills, OH	2.7 mi	3,004	23%
Brooklyn, OH	3.7 mi	2,750	31%
Middleburg Heights, OH	4.5 mi	4,134	40%
North Royalton, OH	4.8 mi	6,843	26%
Independence, OH	4.9 mi	1,918	30%

Hospitals near Parma (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southwest General Health Center	Middleburg Heights, OH	3.5 mi	4 of 5	(440) 816-8000
Metrohealth System	Cleveland, OH	4.5 mi	3 of 5	(216) 778-7089
Fairview Hospital	Cleveland, OH	5.8 mi	5 of 5	(216) 476-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Parma. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Parma

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,498 monthly median income of Parma households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in Parma: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Parma?

About 4,378 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (37% in Cuyahoga County).

How much does companion care cost in Parma?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,498 monthly median income of Parma households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a companion caregiver do in Parma?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Companion Care for Seniors in Parma, OH