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Home Instead

14 N 5th St #124

4.8(72 ratings)· Zanesville average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Ownership
Locally owned, family-run franchise office
Medicaid waiver
Does not accept Ohio PASSPORT program payments
Typical cost mentioned
Around $20+ per hour for companion care

What Families Think

Home Instead in Zanesville provides home health and hospice support that allows clients to stay in their own homes, and families overwhelmingly praise the compassion and reliability of caregivers as well as responsive office staff like Maria, Renee, and Dana. A minority of reviews, mostly from current or former employees, raise concerns about internal scheduling and workplace policies, and one family reported inconsistent quality from certain caregivers.

The Good

  • Compassionate, dependable caregivers frequently named and praised
  • Responsive administrative staff with clear communication
  • Flexible scheduling that adapts to family needs
  • Helps clients stay home during illness, hospice, or recovery
  • High overall satisfaction: 4.8 rating across 72 reviews
  • Caregivers support both daily needs and meaningful activities

The Bad

  • Several employee reviews describe strict call-off policies and limited staff appreciation
  • One report of inconsistent caregiver quality and incomplete task completion
  • Does not accept Ohio's PASSPORT Medicaid waiver, per one family
  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Home Instead is a home care agency serving Zanesville, Ohio offering At-Home Care. Care is billed by the hour and no doctor's referral is needed. Amenities include Transportation Services, Emergency Call System and 24-Hour Staff. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 72 reviews.

About Home Instead

Home Instead in Zanesville, Ohio provides home health and hospice care, allowing clients to receive professional support while remaining in their own homes. The service operates through trained caregivers and administrative staff who coordinate personalized care plans.

Families consistently praise the quality and reliability of the caregivers, describing them as compassionate, well-trained, and dependable. One family wrote, "Every person who helped me was professional, friendly, knew their role and exceeded my expectations." Clients highlight how caregivers assist not only with essential needs but also with meaningful activities, gardening, outdoor time, household tasks, that help maintain dignity and independence. Families also emphasize responsive administration, with staff like Maria, Renee, and Dana noted for clear communication, flexibility with scheduling, and genuine attention to concerns.

A smaller subset of reviews reflect employee-side concerns about company policies and workplace conditions, though these do not appear to directly affect client-facing service quality as described in most accounts.

Home Instead holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating across 72 reviews, with the vast majority of families reporting they would recommend the service and expressing gratitude for the care provided over months or years.

Types of Care at Home Instead

At-Home Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Medication Management
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands

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Reviews of Home Instead

4.8overall · 72 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (72)

Danielle Cota

Jul 2026

via Google

Home instead has been a great help in keeping my mom at home, especially following her hospitalization and unexpected diagnosis’s. Easy to work with and adaptable to your needs. Everyone has been so helpful and easy to get along with. Forever thankful for them!

Darla

Jun 2026

via Google

You can’t expect good service with clients if you don’t treat your employees with respect… I’ve witnessed and heard the roles. I’ve witnessed numerous caregivers quit, along with staff. You claim your main focus is clientele but what about the caregivers who PROVIDE that service. Tons of employees are working hard without a Recognition… working harder than before. Being expected to pick up extra shifts and work outside their given schedule for what? A gift card? A pizza celebration? You claim you are thankful and appreciative of your caregivers but not a single action has shown that.. it’s all about money with this company. I would recommend going somewhere private. LLC based. Locally owned.

sue eagle

Jun 2026

via Google

Home Instead is a great place to work. It’s wonderful taking care of people in our community. Home Instead is very. flexible working with your availability I’ve been there almost 2 years and I’ve enjoyed all the experiences I’ve had.

kaye peterson

Jun 2026

via Google

Home Instead is a wonderful employer. The staff is caring, professional and very helpful.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Home Instead offer?

Home Instead offers At-Home Care.

Where is Home Instead located?

Home Instead is located at 14 N 5th St #124 in Zanesville, Ohio.

What do families say about Home Instead?

Home Instead in Zanesville provides home health and hospice support that allows clients to stay in their own homes, and families overwhelmingly praise the compassion and reliability of caregivers as well as responsive office staff like Maria, Renee, and Dana. A minority of reviews, mostly from current or former employees, raise concerns about internal scheduling and workplace policies, and one family reported inconsistent quality from certain caregivers.

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