It’s not always easy to know when the time is right—but you may be noticing signs. Maybe it’s a missed medication, confusion over bills, or a sudden health change. Or maybe you’re feeling stretched too thin trying to keep up.

At Home Instead Columbus, we’ve helped over 1,800 local families take the first step toward care—without guilt or overwhelm.

Here are some common indicators:

• Missed appointments or medication errors
• Trouble with bathing, dressing, or daily tasks
• Increased forgetfulness, confusion, or wandering
• Isolation or loss of interest in hobbies
• Caregiver stress, exhaustion, or worry
  
  

From Hilliard to Gahanna, our Care Pros help older adults stay safe and independent—right where they want to be: home. Not sure how to bring it up? Download our What’s Next Toolkit for signs and conversation starters.

You might feel like you should do it all—but caregiving can be physically and emotionally demanding. Whether you're helping a few times a week or managing everything on your own, it's okay to ask for help.

At Home Instead Columbus, we’ve delivered over 1 million hours of care so families can reclaim balance and focus on connection—not just tasks.

Here’s how in-home care can help:

• Prevent caregiver burnout
• Ensure safety and consistency for your loved one
• Offer companionship and purpose
• Reduce hospital visits with proactive support
• Help you get back to being a spouse, daughter, son—not just a caregiver
  
  

We’re proud to serve families across Columbus, Grove City, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, and beyond with flexible, compassionate support.

It depends on your needs—but for many older adults in the Columbus area, in-home care is the best way to stay where they’re happiest: at home.

Why in-home care?

• One-on-one attention from a dedicated Care Pro
• Familiar routines, surroundings, and independence stay intact
• Support adapts as needs change
• No relocation, no disruption

Why Home Instead vs. hiring privately?

Hiring a caregiver independently puts you in charge of:

• Background checks
• Taxes and payroll
• Scheduling and backup if they cancel

With Home Instead Columbus, you get:

• Fully screened, insured, and trained employees
• No long-term contracts
• 24/7 office support and backup coverage
• Responsive, reliable local care management

In-home care is personalized support that helps older adults stay safe, engaged, and independent at home.

Here’s how it works with Home Instead Columbus:

1. We begin with a free consultation. We learn your loved one’s needs, routines, and goals—and help you decide where support is most helpful.
2. We create a personalized care plan. Whether it’s help with bathing, cooking, dementia support, or transportation, we build a plan around your needs.
3. We match you with a Care Pro. We select a trained caregiver based on personality, schedule, and experience.
4. We begin care—often within 48 hours. Care starts fast and can be adjusted as your needs evolve.
5. You stay connected. We check in regularly and provide 24/7 local support so you’re never left wondering what’s next.

We call them Care Pros because they’re more than caregivers—they’re trained professionals who bring consistency, heart, and respect to every visit.

Here’s what makes our Columbus Care Pros stand out:

• Background-checked and thoroughly trained
• Skilled in dementia care, chronic condition support, and fall prevention
• Carefully matched based on care needs and personality
• Employees (not contractors), so we handle insurance, taxes, and backup
• Supported by our Columbus-based care team, 24/7
  
  

Whether your loved one needs companionship in New Albany, personal care in Westerville, or post-hospital support in Reynoldsburg, our Care Pros are here to help—reliably and respectfully.

With a 4.8-star rating, over 1 million hours of care delivered, and trusted relationships across Columbus and surrounding suburbs, Home Instead is one of the top choices for home care in Central Ohio.

Why families choose us:

• Personalized care plans with no long-term contracts
• Starts in as little as 48 hours
• Trained Care Pros with dementia and chronic condition expertise
• Local support, backed by national best practices
• Strong partnerships with OSU Wexner, OhioHealth, and Mount Carmel
  
  

From Easton to Grove City, we’re committed to delivering professional care that feels personal.

Home care costs depend on how often you need support and what kind of care your loved one needs. At Home Instead Columbus, we offer hourly care with no long-term commitment, so you only pay for what you use.

Families commonly pay using:

• Private pay
• Long-term care insurance
• Veterans benefits (Aid & Attendance, if eligible)
• Health savings accounts or family contributions

We’ll walk you through your options, answer questions, and help you make the best decision for your family and your budget.