Home Health Agencies in Ohio
Overview and quality data
Ohio is served by 838 Medicare-certified home health agencies providing skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other medical services in the comfort of patients' homes. These facilities are spread across 179 cities, with Columbus having the largest concentration at 270 facilities. Other major cities include Cincinnati (45) and Reynoldsburg (36).
The average quality rating for home health agencies in Ohio is 3.2 out of 5 stars — below the national average of 3.2. 62 facilities (25%) earned 4 stars or higher, and 9 achieved a perfect 5-star rating.
94% of agencies offer skilled nursing, 87% offer physical therapy, and 693 offer occupational therapy.
Browse by City
179 cities with home health agencies in Ohio
What to Look For
Key factors when choosing a home health agency in Ohio
Quality of Patient Care Rating
CMS assigns star ratings based on patient outcomes including timely care initiation, functional improvement, hospital readmission prevention, and medication management.
Services Offered
Confirm the agency provides all services you need — skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, or home health aide services.
Patient Outcomes
Review improvement rates for walking, bathing, bed transfer, and breathing. Agencies with higher functional improvement rates help patients regain independence faster.
Hospital Readmission Rate
Lower readmission rates indicate the agency effectively manages care transitions and prevents complications that would send patients back to the hospital.
Care Coordination
Good agencies communicate regularly with your doctors, update care plans proactively, and provide 24/7 on-call support for urgent questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
About home health agencies in Ohio
How many home health agencies are in Ohio?
Ohio has 838 Medicare-certified home health agencies across 179 cities. Columbus has the most with 270.
Which cities in Ohio have the most home health agencies?
The top cities are Columbus (270), Cincinnati (45), Reynoldsburg (36), Dayton (20), Cleveland (19).
What is the average quality rating in Ohio?
The average CMS rating for home health agencies in Ohio is 3.2 out of 5 stars, below the national average of 3.2. 9 facilities earned a perfect 5-star rating. 25% scored 4 stars or higher.
What should I look for when choosing a home health agency?
Key factors include quality of patient care rating, services offered, patient outcomes. Visit our individual facility pages for detailed quality data and CMS ratings.
Are all home health agencies listed here Medicare-certified?
Yes. Every facility on OurHealthNetwork is certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Our data comes directly from CMS Home Health Compare and is updated regularly.
Does Medicare cover home health agency care?
Medicare covers home health agency services for eligible beneficiaries. Coverage details vary by service type and facility. Check with the specific facility and your Medicare plan for coverage details.
How often is CMS Home Health Compare data updated?
CMS typically updates home health agency quality data quarterly. Our database reflects the most recent CMS release, refreshed periodically.
Can I compare home health agencies across cities in Ohio?
Yes. Click any city below to view home health agencies in that area with detailed quality data, star ratings, maps, and facility information.
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