In-home care
Vantage Aging
In-home care in Akron, Ohio
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 388 S MAIN STREET |
| City | Akron |
| State | Ohio |
| ZIP code | 44311 |
| County | Summit |
| Phone | 330-253-4597 |
| Website | http://www.vantageaging.org/ |
| [email protected] | |
| License number | 0684HHN |
| License type | Nonmedical Home Health Services — Ohio Department of Health license (Ohio's non-medical in-home care category) |
| Licensing status | ACTIVE |
| Licensed since | 10/04/2023 |
| Care types | in-home care |
| Services offered | nonmedical in-home care services |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Ohio Department of Health. |
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VANTAGE Aging in Akron has supported older adults since 1975, helping them age in place and live independently with dignity. Its Meals on Wheels of Northeast Ohio program delivers nutritious, dietitian-approved meals to homebound and disabled people, with friendly visits and safety checks at each delivery. Meals are available in Carroll, Holmes, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties, and costs vary from no cost to full price depending on eligibility. VANTAGE also offers the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which updates job skills for people 55 and older, and RSVP, a volunteer program for adults 55 and older.
More about this provider
| Since 1975, VANTAGE Aging, a nonprofit headquartered in Akron, Ohio, has promoted successful aging by providing programs to support older adults wishing to age in place and live independently with dignity; its mission is promoting a positive perspective on aging. | |
| Services and programs | Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) job training and part-time employment placement; AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteer program; Meals on Wheels of Northeast Ohio: home-delivered meals (hot, cold sack lunch, and frozen options), friendly visits, and safety/wellness checks at each delivery |
| Who it serves | Older adults wishing to age in place; low-income adults age 55 and older seeking job training employment (SCSEP); homebound and disabled people (Meals on Wheels); Meals on Wheels serves older adults, individuals with disabilities, people recovering from illness or surgery, and veterans |
| Payment types it states | Meals on Wheels: client costs vary from no cost to full price, depending on program eligibility; funding coordinated through programs including Medicaid Waivers, MyCare Ohio, and Title III of the Older Americans Act |
| Visiting and contact details | Meals on Wheels: contact 330-832-7220 or [email protected] to enroll or refer; services may begin within 3-7 days; meals delivered in Carroll, Holmes, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties |
| Website | http://www.vantageaging.org/ |
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 Vantage Aging
Where is Vantage Aging located?
Vantage Aging is at 388 S MAIN STREET, Akron, Ohio 44311.
What care and services does Vantage Aging offer?
Vantage Aging offers in-home care, nonmedical in-home care services.
How do I contact Vantage Aging?
Call Vantage Aging at 330-253-4597.
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.