Our services
We aim to promote independence and a high quality of life for those in our care. The support below is provided in the home and out in the community — and is not limited to this list. Every service follows the individual service plan and the LDR promise our agency was built on.
01 · In the home
Home personal care
Day-to-day support that keeps a household running and a person comfortable, without asking them to change how they live.
Home personal care
Personal support in the home, planned around the individual service plan.
Assistance with bath services
Respectful help with bathing, grooming and personal hygiene.
Grooming
Respectful help with hair, dressing and daily grooming.
Meal preparation
Meals prepared to the individual's own tastes and dietary needs.
Grocery shopping
Shopping done for or alongside the individual, as they prefer.
Passing medications
Our staff are trained and certified to pass medications.
02 · Building independence
Adult day habilitation
Structured daily support that develops skills and confidence, so people can do more for themselves over time.
Adult day habilitation
Daily habilitation support delivered according to the ISP.
Daily living skills
Practice with routines, self-care and household tasks at the person's pace.
Social integration
Support to build and keep relationships in the wider community.
Outings for community activities
Trips out so people stay part of the life around them.
03 · Around the house
Housekeeping, laundry & errands
The everyday tasks that keep a home safe and comfortable, done alongside the individual wherever they want to take part.
Housekeeping
Light housekeeping that keeps the home clean, safe and easy to move around in.
Laundry
Washing, drying and putting away, handled to the household's own routine.
Errands
Pharmacy runs, post office and the other small trips a week needs.
04 · Getting there
Transportation & appointments
Rides to the places that matter — clinics, day programmes, family and community activities — with a caregiver who stays for the visit if needed.
Non-medical transportation (NMT)
Transport for errands, activities and everyday journeys.
HPC transportation
Transportation provided as part of homemaker personal care.
Doctor's & other appointments
Accompaniment to appointments, with notes passed back to the family.
Need something not listed here? Our services are not limited to this list — tell us what the individual needs and we will say honestly whether we can provide it. Send us a message and we will come back to you.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Something not covered here? Call (614) 556-0342 or email abilitycare@yahoo.com — we answer honestly, including when the answer is no.
What areas does Ability Care Services cover?
We serve Columbus and the surrounding cities in both Franklin and Fairfield counties, Ohio. Our office is at 1510 South Hamilton Road, Suite L, Columbus, OH 43227.
What are your hours?
We are reachable Monday to Sunday, 8:00 to 21:00. Office visits are by appointment. Call (614) 556-0342 or email abilitycare@yahoo.com.
What services do you provide in the home?
Home personal care, assistance with bath services, grooming, meal preparation, grocery shopping, housekeeping, laundry, errands and passing medications — all planned around the individual service plan (ISP).
Can your caregivers pass medications?
Yes. Our staff are trained and certified to pass medications as part of the care plan.
Do you provide transportation?
Yes. We provide non-medical transportation (NMT), HPC transportation, and accompaniment to doctor's and other appointments, as well as outings for community activities.
Are your caregivers background checked?
Yes. Multiple background checks are completed before a caregiver's first day of work, to protect the individuals we serve, their families and our other employees. Training is an ongoing programme for everyone on the team.
How do I start care with Ability Care Services?
Complete the request care form — six questions, about 60 seconds — or call (614) 556-0342. We call you back to talk through the individual service plan, the hours needed and which caregiver would suit best.