In-home care
Firstlight Home Care Of Akron
In-home care in Akron, Ohio
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1990 N CLEVELAND MASSILLON ROAD |
| City | Akron |
| State | Ohio |
| ZIP code | 44333 |
| County | Summit |
| Phone | 234-815-0140 |
| Website | http://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-akron-kent/ |
| rnervo@firstlighthomecare.com | |
| License number | 0487HHN |
| License type | Nonmedical Home Health Services — Ohio Department of Health license (Ohio's non-medical in-home care category) |
| Licensing status | ACTIVE |
| Licensed since | 09/30/2022 |
| Care types | in-home care |
| Services offered | nonmedical in-home care services, senior care, personal care, companion care, dementia care, respite care, veteran care, specialty care |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Ohio Department of Health. |
Firstlight Home Care Of Akron is in 1990 N CLEVELAND MASSILLON ROAD, Akron, OH 44333. Phone: 234-815-0140. It holds Ohio Nonmedical Home Health Services license 0487HHN (status ACTIVE), issued by the Ohio Department of Health — Ohio's non-medical in-home care license category.
FirstLight Home Care of Akron provides in-home senior care, personal care, companion care, dementia care, respite care, veteran care and specialty care from its office at 1990 North Cleveland Massillon Road in Akron.
More about this provider
| FirstLight Home Care of Akron (franchise location) provides personalized in-home care so loved ones have the support they need to enjoy quality of life at home. Chain location verified by both-match: the location pages print the exact roster street address and the exact roster phone. | |
| Services and programs | Care Services stated on the location pages: Senior Care, Personal Care, Companion Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care, Veteran Care, Specialty Care. Respite Care is stated family-caregiver support (short-term relief for family caregivers). |
| Who it serves | Adults aging at home in Akron and the surrounding area (site mission: all adults may age with comfort, dignity and independence in the place they call home). |
| Visiting and contact details | 1990 North Cleveland Massillon Rd., Akron, OH 44333; phone (234) 815-0140 (as printed on the location pages; matches the roster address and phone). |
| Website | http://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-akron-kent/ |
Who pays for in-home care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Home Care Versus Adult Day: Cost and Coverage Side by Side
- Home Care vs Home Health: What Differs, Who Pays, and How Families Mix Both
In-home care guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Firstlight Home Care Of Akron
Where is Firstlight Home Care Of Akron located?
Firstlight Home Care Of Akron is at 1990 N CLEVELAND MASSILLON ROAD, Akron, Ohio 44333.
What care and services does Firstlight Home Care Of Akron offer?
Firstlight Home Care Of Akron offers in-home care, nonmedical in-home care services, senior care, personal care, companion care, dementia care, respite care, veteran care.
How do I contact Firstlight Home Care Of Akron?
Call Firstlight Home Care Of Akron at 234-815-0140.
How much does home care cost?
The national median cost of a home care aide is $35 an hour (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). At 44 hours a week, that is about $80,080 a year. Costs in Ohio can be higher or lower. See our guide to home care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for home care?
No. Medicare does not pay for non-medical home care on its own. That is help with bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. Medicare pays for home health care, which is medical care at home ordered by a doctor. Some Medicare Advantage plans add a small home care benefit, but the rules and hours vary by plan.
What is the difference between home care and home health?
Home care is non-medical help at home, like bathing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. You hire home care on your own. Home health is medical care at home. Nurses and therapists give it, and a doctor orders it. Medicare can pay for home health when you meet its rules. It does not pay for home care on its own.
Who else pays for home care besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for home care for people who qualify, often through waiver programs. The VA pays for homemaker and home health aide care for many veterans. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other care is paid out of pocket.