Companion Care in Youngstown, OH: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in Youngstown, OH: the local picture

10,806

residents 65 or older (18% of Youngstown)

43%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Mahoning County)

9.8%

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

17%

of households have no vehicle (8.4% in Mahoning County)

About 4,407 residents of Youngstown aged 65 or older live alone, 43% of older residents in households (34% in Mahoning County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

17% of Youngstown households have no vehicle (8.4% in Mahoning County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 10,806 Youngstown residents aged 65 or older, 1,432 are 85 or older (13%). 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.

5,311 Youngstown households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 2,199 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 2,304 older Youngstown residents (22%) live below the poverty line (13% in Mahoning 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 9.8% of Youngstown residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (4,294), other Indo-European languages (370), other languages (282). 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.

Youngstown compared with Mahoning County and Ohio

Census figure	Youngstown	Mahoning County	Ohio
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	18%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.8%	6.1%	8.0%
Households with no vehicle	17%	8.4%	7.5%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	13%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	33%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,897	$47,618	—

Older residents in towns around Youngstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Campbell, OH	3.3 mi	1,408	31%
Struthers, OH	4.3 mi	1,991	29%
Austintown, OH	4.8 mi	6,978	37%
Girard, OH	5.3 mi	1,920	39%
Hubbard, OH	5.9 mi	1,788	35%
McDonald, OH	6.0 mi	684	35%

Hospitals near Youngstown (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hmhp St Elizabeth Boardman Health Center	Boardman, OH	5.2 mi	2 of 5	(330) 729-2929
Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital	Youngstown, OH	9.9 mi	3 of 5	(330) 480-3022
Mh St Joseph Warren Hospital	Warren, OH	11 mi	3 of 5	(330) 841-4016

Straight-line miles from the center of Youngstown. 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 Youngstown

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 52% of the $2,741 monthly median income of Youngstown 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 Youngstown: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Youngstown?

About 4,407 residents aged 65 or older, 43% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (34% in Mahoning County).

How much does companion care cost in Youngstown?

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 52% of the $2,741 monthly median income of Youngstown 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 Youngstown?

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 Youngstown, OH