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Best Home Health in Akron, Ohio

16 agencies found

MyLivingChoice lists 16 home health agencies in Akron. Families rate them 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 314 public reviews.

  • 16agencies
  • 4.1average rating, 10 rated
  • 314family reviews read
Home health is short-term, doctor-ordered nursing or therapy at home, usually after a hospital stay, and Medicare covers it. Looking for ongoing help with bathing, meals or companionship instead? That is home care, no referral needed. How home care compares to assisted living →

Best-rated home health in Akron

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

  1. 1

    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…

  2. 2

    Better Together Home Services

    5 (5 reviews)· Home Health

  3. 3

    Guardian Angel Home Care of Akron

    3.4 (5 reviews)· Home Health

  4. 4

    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…

  5. 5

    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…

  6. 6

    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…

  7. 7

    Wyant Woods Healthcare Center

    2.5 (38 reviews)· Assisted Living, Home Health, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0

    Wyant Woods is a skilled nursing facility in Akron that specializes in caring for residents with complex behavioral health needs, including dementia and psychiatric conditions that other facilities decline to accept.…

What families say about home health in Akron

Counted across the review summaries of 6 Akron communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 100%
  • Medical and nursing care 50%
  • Building and grounds 50%
  • Memory care 50%
  • Activities and social life 33%

Concerns raised

  • Staff attitude 50%
  • Staffing levels and turnover 50%
  • Cleanliness 50%
  • Communication with families 50%

Home Health in Akron: the figures

  • •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (5), dietary accommodations (4), medication management (4), gathering / activity spaces (4), housekeeping (4), laundry service (4).

Home Health 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

All of Ohio: Home Health in Ohio. Closer to home? Compare home health near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 16 agencies listed in Akron, 314 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

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Home Health in Akron: Common Questions

How many home health agencies are in Akron, Ohio?

MyLivingChoice lists 16 home health agencies in Akron, Ohio, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which home health agencies in Akron are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Abide Home Healthcare Agency (5★, 7 ratings), Better Together Home Services (5★, 5 ratings), Pebble Creek Healthcare Center (3.6★, 123 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Akron?

Beyond home health, Akron has skilled nursing / long term care (20 communities), memory care (19 communities), assisted living (15 communities), independent living (13 communities), at-home care (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate home health in Akron?

Families rate Akron home health agencies 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 314 public Google reviews of local communities.

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

Across the review summaries of 6 Akron agencies, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 50%), building and grounds (mentioned for 50%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (50%), staffing levels and turnover (50%), cleanliness (50%).