Agency Extra:Each Home Instead Franchise Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.
Range of services
Companion Care
Range Of Services Extra:Hospice Support, Alzheimer's And Other Dementias Care, Chronic Conditions
Types of care
Transportation:Yes
Doctor Visit Companionship
Light Housekeeping
Transfer Assistance
Dressing And Grooming
Bathing And Toileting
Exercise
Walking Wheelchair Assistance
Memory Care
Companionship
Meal Preparation
Errand And Grocery Assistance
Screening
In Person Interviews
Reference Checks
Driving Record Check
Residency Confirmation
Drug Screening
Training
Continual Training
Description
About This Community
Home Instead is a non-medical provider of personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, incidental transportation and even Alzheimer's and dementia care. Our CAREGivers encourage, assist, and stimulate our clients in a variety of activities that improve their quality of life and help them maintain their independence. All of these services allow a senior to stay HOME INSTEAD for a longer period of time.
Home Instead - Caregiver Skills
Safety training on home safety, avoiding injury and falls, preventing strain and pain, safety in the kitchen, cautious cleaning, safe driving, outdoor safety hazards, and disease protection and prevention.
Basic training on emergency situations including stroke, falls and fractures and sudden illness, communication tips including communicating to those with dementia or Alzheimer's, activities for seniors to engage in, mealtime preparations, housekeeping tips, signs of abuse, and tips on reducing caregiver stress.
Advanced training on understanding senior illnesses and conditions, depression in seniors, caregiver stress, in-home exercise for older adults, making mealtime fun, communication tips with the senior, their family, and the caregiver's franchise office.
Activity training including reminiscing activities, modifying activities, activities in facilities, adapting activities for those with impairments, different types of engaging activities for older adults such as gardening, mind builders, and crafts and hobbies, and getting a senior involved in the community in places like senior centers, worship services, volunteering and errands.
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Reviews
4.9( 100 Reviews )
Liz1213
September 30, 2022
Questions I have are always answered in a timely manner. Any changes or anything out of the ordinary with my dad are always communicated with me, again,
in a timely manner. Everyone is always professional and knowledgeable and the whole staff makes it a point to get to know me and my dad to make sure his specific needs are met (medication reminders as needed, light house keeping, meal prep, laundry, companionship, etc all as needed. Dad sometimes wants a lot of interaction and sometimes not). I always feel heard and understood and feel like I'm talking to friends or family not just an agency hired to help my dad. I feel Home Instead truly cares for their clients and their clients' families. They are very knowledgeable of available agencies and resources in the community that may help provide various additional services to their clients. I feel relieved to know my dad is in good hands especially because I live a distance away. I would and HAVE recommended Home Instead to anyone looking for home care/assistance.
DeborahCH
September 30, 2022
Following a stroke my partner experienced 6 months ago he is continuing to make significant progress due largely to the quality care he gets each morning from Home Instead.
Their caregivers always arrive on time and are highly professional and friendly. They have me a lot so that I can care for my partner at home.
Home Instead works diligently to make sure we have the coverage we need, even on weekends and holidays.
Their services have allowed me to lower my stress and stay healthy myself so that I can continue to care for my partner in our home.
Thank you Home Instead!
Caole
September 30, 2022
The Home Instead provider is a godsend to me. She not only provides physical assistance but is very adept in providing encouragement and problem solving. She is very professional while lending her personal touch.
Kate Hx
September 30, 2022
Both of my elderly parents are experiencing failing health simultaneously and Joan, the Director of our local Home Instead and her staff, have been a Godsend. We have had to arrange 24/7 in-home care for my parents in just a couple weeks and I have never experienced such excellent customer service in terms of responsiveness, genuine caring, and a deep understanding of the complex issues of Independent elderly parents facing the limitations of health crises. Communication with all the staff members has always been respectful, courteous and very efficient. Their knowledge and understanding of systems and of issues that had not yet occurred to me to consider has also been invaluable. My sibling and I are still fairly new to this level of health emergency for our parents and Joan and her staff have made this much more manageable and given us the opportunity to provide care for our parents so they may stay in their home for now.
T R W
September 12, 2022
Home Instead took care of my mother before she passed away. I made one phone call and someone from the office came out to let us know what to expect and sign paperwork. Then a few days later our caregiver arrived. I did not have to worry about my mom while I was at work. Her caregiver was very knowledgeable and kind and She was very punctual. My mom loved her! She helped my mom with her personal care, they went for walks, reminded mom to take her medicine and helped me with cleaning up the house so I could spend more quality time with my mom. Home Instead is very caring and they really helped me and my family! Thank you Home Instead!
Sharon
November 01, 2021
I'm using Home Instead. The people have been really good. They're kind and considerate, and they are always here on time. They listen to what I have to say, they do what I need done, and they're very cheerful about it. I have a lot of physical problems, but they're very, very good at being attentive. They provide personal assistance. They do my breakfast and lunch, they do my laundry and my dishes, and they clean up what messes I made. They're very good, and I'm very pleased.
Frank3
October 17, 2021
I'm a current client of Home Instead Ravenna, OH. I'm very pleased with them. They're good. Communication seems to be pretty good. I don't know of any problem right offhand. I can't think of anything I would want to change. They take care of me. I can't complain a bit about what they're doing.
Lillian
October 09, 2021
I'm using Home Instead - Ravenna, OH. I only have my caregiver three days a week but I can't afford more. The girl I have, Fran, is excellent. I know they're not supposed to do the medications, but she reminds me all the time, takes my temperature, and she brings the thing that has my pills in it. She does my laundry, folds the clothes, makes my bed, and drives me when I have to go to physical therapy. I've been using them for a couple of months now. They send somebody else, but when Fran came, I was happy with her. Early on, the person couldn't come back or something, so they sent Fran and I'm happy with her. She helps me with my showers and my cat is in love with her. She sits down to fill out the forms at the end of the day and the cat sits on her lap.
KSynecky
I love my CareGiver, she amazes me.
Dave
September 25, 2021
The Home Instead folks do a great job.
Kathy2
September 25, 2021
My husband, Bob, loves his aide that helps him. I'm very grateful for her.
Nick
September 25, 2021
They are the greatest people that ever came to my house.
Helen2
September 25, 2021
I would hate to go without my caregiver, Linda. She is great.
Sarah2
September 25, 2021
Excellent service. All services are met with skill and kindness, both caregiver and office staff.
Bob
I am thankful for Right at Home, and the way Leslie helps my mom. They do a really good job for her and I appreciate it.
Joan of Atwater, OH
September 24, 2021
Many of my friends knew the situation of my mom and the care I needed for my mom to bring her home on Hospice. It was very hard decision. I do have a large family full of support. During this challenge, we had a couple more medical emergencies that occurred and family member had to go different directions to provide support others. It was a what am I going to do now situation with a mom who was bed bound and my obligation to my employment. Thank goodness for Home Instead. They helped pull me through that tough time. What I learned is it is good to have resourcing helping you through challenging times. It was an added support that I needed and at the time, I didn't know I needed it. It just wasn't the care that they brought but a wonderful caregiver who loved my mom and was a huge emotional support to me and gave me the opportunity to be a daughter once again. It also gave my family the support they needed to help other love ones in our family. Plus, they had a great working relationship with the Hospice. It was nice to see how they worked together to bring the best care to my mom.
Hiram57
March 18, 2021
our care giver is prompt and patient she is a gift to our family.
My only complaint about Home Instead is that they dont have replacement help if our aid calls off sick. We are a working family and need daily care for an elderly parent,.
Bud L.
They worked hard to secure the level of care that was needed when we first realized that we weren't going to be able to provide that care on our own. As time has gone along and needs have changed, they were able to step up their coverage to make sure the client was safe and looked after on a daily basis. The personal assistants have been friendly, patient and positive.
Family of Ruth
February 08, 2021
I have very difficult scheduling needs that are filled mostly every time regardless of timing of notification. Caretakers are prompt and professional.
Patti
January 25, 2021
Excellent care in choosing the right aide, Shirley, for my husband's care.
Tim
November 24, 2020
The staff that visit my aunts were very friendly.
Judy [Caw]
October 11, 2020
They do a great job! My caregivers are the best and do what I need.
Jan
October 11, 2020
You are a true professional with a combination of compassion and expertise which made a difference in our lives. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Ted
October 11, 2020
Home Instead has gone above and beyond with their new protocols they have put in place. Every communication has been clear and consistent. You guys are the best.
Ann1519
September 08, 2020
I was able to share Home Instead with a neighbor who needed help as she had Alzheimer Disease. They were a God send! They really made the difference for the family and us as neighbors knowing that she was in safe hands! Everyone was so easy to talk to and you felt comfortable with them! They are always there for you to talk to! Thank you for all you do, We appreciate you!
Mary
David is so happy with his caregiver, Pat. First day was a great experience. We are happy that he is happy.
Rae Ellen
June 24, 2020
Rae A. is very good with Asa. Always makes him feel special. She helps with light housework and gives afternoon eye drops for Asa. Very satisfied.
Sylvia
June 16, 2020
We have been very happy with the care given to Wayne by the home health aide and the night people. All have been very professional and kind. Very competent.
Paul2
June 03, 2020
Linda has been a blessing as a caregiver and friend to my wife and myself. She is very caring and respectful and brings a great sense of humor to our household. She is amazing and thrilled we have her!
Joanne
May 26, 2020
We really enjoyed having Linda to help us. She was very professional and fun to have. Thank you.
Carl
April 30, 2020
What a joy to have Home Instead. Everyone takes such good care of me!
Sonny
For Sandy: Very polite and hard worker. Made sure I understood all the paperwork. Very understanding. They have done all that I have asked in a timely manner. Always on time.
Pat
April 28, 2020
Rae is wonderful and takes good care of me.
Susan L.
April 26, 2020
Our dad is 91 and lives in an independent living program. My sister and I live out of state. Home Instead (Ravenna, Ohio) has been providing quality home health aide services and occasional transportation for our dad for quite a few years. Their quality of service & care and attention to specific, individualized needs was really evident to us after dad experienced a serious heart attack last summer. After ICU and rehab, we wanted him to be in an assisted living facility but he was adamant about maintaining what independence he could. With the top-notch staff of Home Instead of Ravenna, dad has safely been able to stay in his home. He gets the personal care vital to his health and we get regular communication from the office which reassures us that his needs are being met.
Sandy
For Myranda. Very good at her job. Polite and on time. Up for any task. Quiet and understanding.
Ron
April 07, 2020
Tammy is a great person. Great care.
Jennifer
October 05, 2019
It takes a lot of special people to do the job of a caregiver. When you are going through tough times, it was great to have Home Instead to help. They know what they are doing!
Linda
August 05, 2019
Caregivers, Gabby and Shirley are wonderful. They really care about their clients.
Sarah
July 31, 2019
My new aide is very nice and wonderful. You can send her anytime. Her name is Sherely.
Melinda
July 27, 2019
I was skeptical about any services for my Dad. But Home Instead has been a very pleasant experience. I am pleased with the aide that has been sent here. This company goes above and beyond!
William
July 25, 2019
Great company. Maryown is the best!
Susan
July 21, 2019
Caregiver, Aaron, is wonderful. He handles Al better than all of us. He can handle him by himself. He is great.
Steve
July 15, 2019
The nurse for a client who is in the hospital, said the whole nursing staff was talking about how perfect this client is. He is a 97-year old man, no sores, well fed, hydrated; he is perfect. Home Instead should pat themselves on the back for a good job.
Francis
July 10, 2019
Doing a well job. Comfortable with caregiver.
Edith
July 08, 2019
Caregiver is a fine fit.
Sandra
July 02, 2019
My caregiver, Eva, helps me so much. She always anticipates my needs. I don't know what I'd do without her! She is so kind and sweet. I'm so thankful for her.
Marsh
June 20, 2019
My caregivers take great care of me. They have helped me for years. They are great!
Donald
June 20, 2019
No problem with anybody. They take care of things.
Raymond
June 20, 2019
The caregiver is like a daughter to me. She does a great job.
Alice
June 18, 2019
They do an excellent service. Always friendly and go beyond the usual help and make you feel comfortable. They treat you with care and respect.
Kay
Home Instead has been very helpful with all of my needs. They have given increased coverage due to my upcoming surgery and will provide extra coverage post op. I appreciate the friendliness and compassion.
Wendy
I wanted to take the time to let you know at Home Instead about the wonderful care your caregiver, Angela, gave my parents before their move to The Weitz. Angela has a wonderful upbeat personality and always seemed to know how to make my dad smile. When my mom needed things done in the apartment, she was ready and willing. Thank you Angela for making my parents life comfortable and easy while they were in Aurora.
Joan
October 23, 2018
Good care. Leaves me feeling secure.
dm3745
October 17, 2018
If you are looking for quality help for your loved one, I would recommend Home Instead. The employees are always on time, professional, and kind while caring for my dad.
Norma Jean
October 09, 2018
They are really good!
Frank
September 18, 2018
Home Instead is a very good caregiver service. They are about their client. I recommend Home Instead for your loved one.
Earl
September 12, 2018
We are very happy with the care Home Instead is providing. They are responsive to concerns and keep us informed as needed.
Kellie W.
September 06, 2018
Home Instead has gone above and beyond to care for our whole family, not just the patient. We feel so lucky to have them with us. A+++
Martha
August 31, 2018
Jane has been very helpful to our family and to Martha in particular, especially helped in driving Martha.
Paul
August 31, 2018
Athena does a good job. She is thorough. Dad likes her company. She is easy to get along with. She gives us an oral report every day. She's making an effort to get here on time.
Kathryn
June 19, 2018
I have no problems. I feel comfortable with the aide. She is wonderful.
Helen
June 15, 2018
I would like to tell you I have the super, super caregiver. Her name is Maryann. She is with me five days a week and is so good. She helps me both and all kinds of stuff. She is so good. I would like to see her get a raise. I am 86 years old and she does everything for me; housework, and so many things. I hope she gets a raise in pay.
Kim
May 31, 2018
Wonderful to work with.
Kathy
Excellent caregivers. Everything is always neat and pretty clean. I have the best women sent to me from Home Instead.
May Rose
May 18, 2018
We are very pleased with all the help we are getting. Their helpers are very pleasant and are very willing to help my husband.
Kimberly
I cannot say enough good things about the Home Instead staff. They have helped immensely with the care of my mother-in-law. Working around several schedules to make sure she was taken to doctor visits as well as making sure she's ok while we've had to be away from the home. I would use them any time. Thank you for all of your help for the past year. Sincerely, Kimberly.
Kim F.
May 10, 2018
Tanya, I wanted to take a moment to bring to your attention the amazing staff you have arranged to assist me with the care of my Dad. Last Friday, March 9, 2018, was a rather chaotic day as dad had multiple health issues happening throughout the day. Alice was here in the morning and was so helpful in assisting with care and cleaned up when my dad had a severe nosebleed. Alice knew exactly what she could do to make the situation easier for everyone. She was very calm, showed compassion and worked alongside the nurse and me to provide assistance without having to be asked. Alice was a true angel caregiver and went above and beyond all throughout the time she was here.
Later in the afternoon, during the shift of Barb R. my dad had significant weakness and displayed confusion. It became more significant as time went on. Physical therapy came and it was clear that my dad was very weak and it was going to be very difficult for me to get him safely into the bathroom and to bed with no assistance. Barb never hesitated to provide me with all the additional help I needed. Barb and PT both stayed beyond their assigned time without hesitation to assist me in getting my dad safely to the bathroom and then undressed and into his pajamas and safety into bed. Barb was kind, compassionate and willing to go above and beyond what was expected. She was truly an angel that night.
Finally, we also have Shawna on our caregiver team. Shawna is very enthusiastic, kind and attentive to my dad. She brings humor to his day and shows great care in all the tasks she completes while she is in our home. This young woman has a very bright future ahead of her.
I am so genuinely pleased with the staff you have sent to assist me in the day to day care of my dad. I feel too many times people forget to take time to recognize and appreciate the good work caregivers provide. I hope you will also recognize the great work these individuals do every time they come to our home. You have my permission to share this information as you see fit. Thank you. Kim F.
Meg
April 26, 2018
My dad's caregiver is such a blessing. She is an answer to my prayers! She is caring, dependable, and very professional. I can count on her to let herself in and access the situation and take care of whatever needs done! Home Instead matched the perfect person to fit our needs. Thank you!
Amy
Hi all. I wanted to share with you some remarks about the caregivers for Mom. Last night, Dad described Ann R. as "the right person at the right time" who was so calm, gentle and patient, who had complete understanding and support and "took everything in stride" as Mom struggled to relieve her constipation. He said that thanks to her "relief is all around us now". She's a keeper and I sincerely hope she feels the same way with my folks.
As always, Bev, Adesuwa, and Patty have been wonderful and we so appreciate everything they do and really feel like they are part of our family. I do tell them this but I think you should know as well. Paul, you have been such a great addition to the team and your continual check-ins and gentle demeanor with Mom and Dad is so vitally important. Thank you! Thank you for being there. Sincerely, Amy.
Elsi
March 30, 2018
I am very pleased. My care lady is such a big help to me. She just knows what needs done and does it. Also she has a good eye and can tell when I need help!
Cindy
Joan and Tanya, I know I have said it many times, but I want to say it one final time, what a comfort and joy it was to have Mirella as my mom's most frequent caregiver. They clicked from day one and mom came to depend on her, perhaps too much at times as I know she would tell others not to worry Mirella would take care of it. Mom would always say to me don't worry I have my special gal here today.
I heard from so many residents at Independence Village how she was so caring of mom and how much they loved her too and hoped she got another client in the facility cause they were going to miss her, too. My sister passed along how loving and attentive she was to mom on that Wednesday before she passed away. I called mom's line to check on her and Mirella answered and said that my mom had been asking for me.
She put the phone by her ear and I talked to her for almost two hours as Mirella held the phone and spoke for my mom telling me "you just got a nod of she smiled big or wiping tears". That is time that I will cherish for the rest of my life!
I also want to pass along that my brother, Dan, said that he doesn't know how he would gotten off through the night without Shirley there with him Wednesday night. He said she was so good at calming mom when panicked with breathing and allowed him a few breaks just to leave the apartment and breathe a little. I have never met her but I would like to thank her for both my brother and myself.
I want to thank Paul for his visits to mom which she always enjoyed so much. She always laughed at how shy he was the first time he ever visited mom and how with each visit he came out of his shell and she looked forward to seeing him and so enjoyed his company.
I made a good choice selecting Home Instead Care for mom. You always worked with me to find caregivers that suited my mother's personality and put up with her "firing" of several when they did not mesh. The fact that you handled the billing of her long-term care took a huge burden off me. The hoops you jumped through to try and fill shifts at the last minute during a holiday week was so very much appreciated. Thank you for everything!
CWRN
March 26, 2018
Very easy to work with. Make every effort to provide consistent staff who are genuinely caring.
Ronald
March 20, 2018
The best ever. Great working staff.
F. John
January 26, 2018
Generally helpful. It is hard to get help on special occasions.
Judy
Regarding my caregiver, I give her the best rating. She is the best.
Norm
September 21, 2017
What a wonderful help!
bakerjanice
November 09, 2016
Home Instead Senior Care has provided experienced and competent aides to help care for my Dad.
Anderson family
Home Instead provides a much needed service by helping us take care of our family member in his home. Our caregivers are very dependable, caring and efficient in all they do for us.
Sable1
November 08, 2016
The girls are eager, friendly, polite, respectful, even fun to be with, and always on time. I would not hesitate to recommend Home Instead. Had them in 2015 too, great experience. Office staff is friendly and helpfull. Everyone genuinely cares.
BUBBLES3
WHEN YOU DO NOT HAVE THE SAME HOME ASSISTANCE FOR THE COMPLETE TIME -THE ONES THAT REPLACE THEM FOR A DAY OR TWO SHOULD GET IN CONTACT AND UPDATE THEM WITH SOME OF THE VERY IMPORTANT THINGS THAT NEED TO BE DONE A CERTAIN WAY TO PREVENT INJURY TO THE CLIENT. THAT IS THE ONLY PROBLEM WE HAD OTHER THAN THAT EVERYTHING WAS A 5 STAR.
Sheryl W.
November 30, 2015
Our caregiver Deanna is working out very well. She does a great job helping my father. We love her.
Mrs. R2
November 30, 2015
My caregiver April is so kind and considerate in everything that she does for me. She is an excellent caregiver.
Visitor7491
August 29, 2015
We have no complaints with Home Instead. My mom is very comfortable with them, and that’s the main thing. They are always on time, and there’s a myriad of things they have to offer.
Louise17
June 30, 2015
Tina from Home Instead is just great. It was my son's birthday and she went out and got him a card. This made me so happy !
Martha47
June 30, 2015
We are so happy with Marrianne from Home Instead. We feel so lucky we found her. Marianne does everything we have asked of her. She takes me on trips too. We always have a wonderful time. I don't know what I would do without her.
Bob111317750
Linda is very wonderful. I was so happy that Linda remembered to get me all the things I need when we go shopping. I would not have had any bread to eat or fruit.
Mr. Kluth
May 15, 2015
Good work in helping with exercises
Gail30
April 29, 2015
My mom's caregiver, Kim, is really great and we really appreciate her so much. It is because of her that my mom is doing so well. Thank you so much.
Pat110155050
April 29, 2015
Tammy is a very good caregiver. She goes above and beyond to take care of my needs, anticipates for my needs and never leaves me wanting. She is also a wonderful problem solver.
Gordon Keller
March 31, 2015
She is always upbeat. She has put car stickers on the car. She is always on time. She does whatever we ask. She went to Chesterland for batteries for the dog fence and walks the dog.
Deloras Mashall
March 31, 2015
I want to say thank you for being there for me. The help you have given me, cleaning my house from top to bottom, doing my shopping, taking me to lunch, and running me to therapy appointments. You have become a good friend. Now, I can stay in my home with the help you have given me.
I'm 84 years old; I simply just can't do everything. At one time, I did. Now, I'm limited and your help keeps me going. I hope you continue to help me.
God bless you each day.
Barbara Hach
We love Edna. She keeps us going. She keeps our home well kept. She knows me well. Please don't ever take her away from me.
Mary Brehm
March 30, 2015
I just wanted to write a note to you to recommend Deana for the wonderful care she has given me. She is always on time and is dependable. She seems to know ahead what I need and cooks whatever I ask her to. She is pleasant to have around. My time goes faster on days she is here.
Eileen Scott
March 27, 2015
Patty is just "fabulous." Knowledgeable about all!!
Renee18
August 18, 2014
I just want to take this moment to express our family's gratitude to Sherry from Home Instead for her selfless care and positive energy. She visits once a week to help with the bath of the client. Then, she helps out with cleaning, organizing, walking the dog and whatever we need that particular week. She is always happy to see us. Our 88-year-old with alzheimer's is always happy to see her too. She has made a true friend and has become an invaluable part of our lives in a few short weeks. Thank you Sherry!
Sandy36
August 18, 2014
The caregiver, Terry from Home Instead provided me great service that is above the call of duty. She is so even-keeled. She really does a good job. She makes it easy for me. I love her.
Mrs. W.
August 18, 2014
Tina from Home Instead is fantastic! She is a hard worker and completes all tasks in a timely manner!
Alice28
August 18, 2014
My caregiver Linda from Home Instead is a good fit for me. She is very flexible, a good sport, and willing to do variety of choices to help me. She is also a good companion.
Dave22
August 18, 2014
The girls from Home Instead, Beth and Deb, are so wonderful to my wife. They treat her with such dignity.
Christine1956
August 02, 2014
I am continually struck by the professionalism, high level of caring and exemplary caregivers that I have met from Home Instead. My mom has dementia and is very frail, and she could not live by herself in Assisted Living. Her daytime caregiver Linda is a perfect match for her, and her other caregivers, such as Michelle, Emily and Stacy, just to name a few, are awesome. My mom couldn't live without them, and neither could I.