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About Better Together Home Health and Hospice

Better Together Home Health and Hospice, located in Akron, Ohio, provides compassionate hospice care and palliative consultations to families across Summit, Portage, Medina, and Stark counties. This for-profit organization emphasizes a patient-centered approach, allowing individuals to receive care in the comfort of their homes. They offer a range of services tailored to patients of all ages, ensuring high-quality support during challenging times. With a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, Better Together is accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). Their skilled team is dedicated to respecting the dignity and wishes of each patient, making them a trusted partner during difficult moments.

Service Area

Northeast Ohio Region

Serving 4 counties

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Contact & Availability

Main Phone:Call Now

Fax: (330) 599-7318

Address: 503 Portage Lakes Dr, PO Box 15, Suite 7, Akron, OH 44319

Accreditations

CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner) Accredited
Medicare Certified

Insurance Accepted

Medicare
Medicaid
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Specialty Programs & Services

  • Palliative Care

    Specialized palliative consultations available.

Complete Care Services

Medical Services

  • Skilled nursing care
  • Physician services
  • Home health aide assistance
  • Medical equipment & supplies
  • Medications & prescriptions

Support Services

  • 24/7 On-Call Support
  • Bereavement Support
  • Spiritual Care
  • Pain & Symptom Management
  • Social work support
  • Volunteer companionship

Levels of Care

  • Routine Home Care
  • General Inpatient Care (GIP)
  • Continuous Home Care
  • Respite Care

Medical Conditions

  • Dementia/Alzheimer's
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • ALS / Lou Gehrig's
  • Heart Disease
  • COPD
  • Parkinson's

Where They Provide Care

Care Wherever You Call Home

Private Home or Apartment

Your own residence, wherever you call home

Assisted Living Facility

We partner with ALFs throughout Ohio

Nursing Home

Coordinated care with nursing facility staff

Memory Care Facility

Specialized support for dementia patients

What Families Are Saying

Most Recent Reviews

Brandy G.
2 months ago

There are truly no words to express how grateful our family is for the care and compassion we received from this hospice team during the most difficult time of our lives. From the very beginning, Brenda and Christine made us feel like we weren't alone. They took the time to explain every step of the process with such patience and kindness, making sure not only our mom was comfortable, but that our entire family felt supported and at peace. They never made us feel rushed, and they answered every question with genuine compassion. When our mom passed, Kelly was there with us, and I will never forget her kindness. She spoke so lovingly about our mom and said the sweetest things that brought us comfort in a moment of unimaginable heartbreak. Her gentle presence and caring heart made such a difficult goodbye just a little easier to bear.

Lauren N.
3 months ago

As a Nurse Practitioner, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with the Better Together Home Health and Hospice team, and they consistently demonstrate an exceptional standard of clinical excellence and patient-centered care. Their interdisciplinary team provides comprehensive care, prioritizing each patient's individual goals, comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Communication among providers, patients, families, and caregivers is consistently timely, clear, and collaborative, ensuring seamless care coordination and continuity throughout the healthcare continuum. What truly sets Better Together apart is their unwavering commitment to supporting not only the patient but also their families and caregivers. They take the time to educate, listen, and provide compassionate guidance during what is often one of life's most challenging seasons. Their staff is responsive to changes in clinical status, advocates for their patients, and delivers care with professionalism, empathy, and respect for patient autonomy. I have been consistently impressed by the team's clinical expertise, responsiveness, and genuine compassion. They build trusting relationships with patients and families while ensuring they feel informed, supported, and valued every step of the way. I confidently recommend Better Together Home Health and Hospice to healthcare providers, patients, and families seeking compassionate, coordinated, and high-quality care. They truly live up to their name by bringing patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals together to provide the best possible outcomes.

Jayne B.
3 months ago

We switched our father’s hospice care to Better Together Home Services in 2025. We are extremely happy with their services from the Aids who bathe our father, to the Social Workers, to the wonderful caring Nurses, and to the most amazing Chaplain who visits our father weekly. They keep us updated by phone, text messages and an application called Caring Bridge. The care and love they give to our father is above and beyond the care he received from the previous hospice company. Highly recommend this company for hospice care.

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