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Best Home Care in Akron, Ohio

21 agencies found

MyLivingChoice lists 21 home care agencies in Akron. Families rate them 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 438 public reviews.

  • 21agencies
  • 4.3average rating, 14 rated
  • 438family reviews read
Two kinds of agency bring care to the house. Home care is ongoing help with bathing, meals, medications and companionship, billed hourly, no referral needed. Medicare home health is doctor-ordered nursing or therapy, usually after a hospital stay, and Medicare pays for it. Each listing is labeled, and you can narrow to one kind above. How home care compares to assisted living →

Best-rated home care in Akron

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Lily Senior Solutions

    5 (24 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Families describe Lily Senior Solutions as a home care and senior living placement service in Akron, Ohio, praising founder Ilona and her staff for compassionate, personalized guidance through difficult transitions like…

  2. 2

    Cornerstone Caregiving

    4.8 (67 reviews)· At-Home Care, Memory Care

    Cornerstone Caregiving is an in-home care agency serving Akron and nearby areas, offering everything from companionship to 24-hour and memory care support. Families and caregivers consistently praise the personal…

  3. 3

    Abide Home Healthcare Agency

    5 (7 reviews)· Home Health

    Reviewers consistently describe Abide Home HealthCare Agency as compassionate and trustworthy, frequently highlighting the owner's personal involvement in client care. All available Google reviews are five-star, praising…

  4. 4

    Senior Helpers

    4.6 (21 reviews)· At-Home Care, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0

    Senior Helpers of Greater Akron-Medina is an in-home care agency offering personal care, dementia care, and other support services for seniors living at home. Reviewers consistently praise the caregivers' warmth and…

  5. 5

    Better Together Home Services

    5 (5 reviews)· Home Health

  6. 6

    Comfort Keepers

    4.3 (11 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Families describe Comfort Keepers in Akron as a compassionate, reliable in-home care agency, with several reviewers specifically praising caregiver Amy and her team for going above and beyond during difficult health…

  7. 7

    Guardian Angel Home Care of Akron

    3.4 (5 reviews)· Home Health

  8. 8

    Pebble Creek Healthcare Center

    3.6 (123 reviews)· Assisted Living, Home Health, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0

    Pebble Creek is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Akron that draws sharply divided feedback: many families praise specific nurses, aides, and therapists for compassionate, effective rehab care, while a large…

  9. 9

    Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Canal Pointe

    3.5 (75 reviews)· Home Health, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 78 units

    Reviews of Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Canal Pointe are sharply mixed: many families praise the caring staff, clean rooms, and strong rehab outcomes, while a substantial number of others report serious lapses in…

  10. 10

    Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center

    3.2 (54 reviews)· Home Health, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0

    Reviews for Hickory Ridge are sharply divided: several families describe serious neglect, unanswered call lights, and unsanitary conditions, while others praise specific nurses, aides, and therapy staff for…

What families say about home care in Akron

Counted across the review summaries of 11 Akron communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 100%
  • Medical and nursing care 45%
  • Communication with families 36%
  • Building and grounds 36%
  • Memory care 36%

Concerns raised

  • Communication with families 55%
  • Cost and billing 45%
  • Staff attitude 36%
  • Staffing levels and turnover 36%

“Ilona was super helpful last year when we were assisting my husband’s mother with relocating to the Akron area. This was a very difficult situation and she helped us find the best senior community that is close and within the budget. Teri and Jason Woodruff”

“Cornerstone does a good job of communicating and working schedules, very pleased with multiple staff encountered. Our direct care by Jazmine has been a Godsend to our family- loving, caring, and professional.”

“The team at Comfort Keepers and professional and compassionate. We highly recommend them to anyone that needs in home care.”

Home Care in Akron: the figures

  • •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (9), housekeeping (8), medication management (8), laundry service (8), transportation services (7), social activities (7).

Home Care near Akron

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
Copley4.1 mi74.1 / 5
Fairlawn5.9 mi93.9 / 5
Cuyahoga Falls7.5 mi234.2 / 5
Wadsworth8.3 mi54.1 / 5
Tallmadge8.3 mi84.1 / 5
Stow11.1 mi134.3 / 5
Kent13.3 mi53.6 / 5
Hudson14.2 mi74.2 / 5

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About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 21 agencies listed in Akron, 438 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

Reading on this

Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Akron ask about.

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Home Care in Akron: Common Questions

How many home care agencies are in Akron, Ohio?

MyLivingChoice lists 21 home care agencies in Akron, Ohio, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which home care agencies in Akron are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Lily Senior Solutions (5★, 24 ratings), Abide Home Healthcare Agency (5★, 7 ratings), Better Together Home Services (5★, 5 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Akron?

Beyond home care, Akron has skilled nursing / long term care (20 communities), memory care (19 communities), home health (16 communities), assisted living (15 communities), independent living (13 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate home care in Akron?

Families rate Akron home care agencies 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 438 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Akron home care agencies?

Across the review summaries of 11 Akron agencies, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 45%), communication with families (mentioned for 36%). The most common concerns are communication with families (55%), cost and billing (45%), staff attitude (36%).