Home Health Aides in Cleveland, OH: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Cleveland, OH: the local picture

107

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Cleveland ZIP codes in their service area

$16.57

median hourly wage of home care aides in Ohio (BLS, May 2025)

55,788

residents 65 or older (15% of Cleveland)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Cuyahoga County)

107 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Cleveland ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Ohio earn a median $16.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.49 and $17.64.

Cleveland has about 55,788 residents aged 65 or older, 41% of whom report a disability.

Cleveland compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Cleveland	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	12%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,871	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Cleveland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brooklyn, OH	4.7 mi	2,750	30%
Garfield Heights, OH	5.6 mi	4,726	38%
Lakewood, OH	6.3 mi	7,638	38%
East Cleveland, OH	6.3 mi	3,368	49%
Cleveland Heights, OH	6.5 mi	8,543	26%
Shaker Heights, OH	6.7 mi	6,233	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Cleveland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Platinum Home Health Services	Mayfield Heights, OH	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 995-0202
Residence Home Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Eliza Jennings At Home	Olmsted Township, OH	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 235-8489
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Holy Family Home Health Care	Parma, OH	6.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 888-7722
Integrity Home Care	Middleburg Heights, OH	9.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 877-2800
M & Y Care LLC	Lyndhurst, OH	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(216) 691-2484

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Cleveland

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 56% of the $2,573 monthly median income of Cleveland 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Cleveland: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Cleveland?

Medicare lists 107 certified agencies whose service area includes Cleveland ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Platinum Home Health Services (5 of 5), Residence Home Care LLC (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health Ii (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Cleveland?

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 56% of the $2,573 monthly median income of Cleveland 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 is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Cleveland, OH