PurposeCare Opens New Ohio Homecare Office

ELYRIA, Ohio—PurposeCare has officially opened a new homecare office in Elyria, Ohio, expanding access to in-home support services for families across West Cleveland and Lorain County Ohio.

The Elyria location will provide non-medical homecare services, supporting individuals with daily living activities and long-term care needs.

A recent Pew Research Center survey found that 60% of adults ages 65 and older who live independently say that if they could no longer do so, they would prefer to remain in their own home with a caregiver. Far fewer said they would choose assisted living (18%), move in with family (11%) or enter a nursing home (1%). However, only 37% of those who want to stay at home with a caregiver feel confident that the outcome will happen.

For many families, the gap between preference and planning creates uncertainty. PurposeCare said the Elyria office will help close that gap in West Cleveland by providing structured, responsive in-home senior care when needs change.

“Most people prefer to stay in their own homes as long as they can,” said Kenzie McKelvey, Elyria’s operations manager. “Homecare allows people to maintain their routines and independence, while remaining close to loved ones. By opening in Elyria, we’re making that option available to more families across West Cleveland.”

The Elyria location allows PurposeCare to:

• Serve more patients across West Cleveland and Lorain County
• Start care more quickly after a hospital or facility discharge
• Work more closely with local hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and community partners

The Elyria location is led by Administrator Jason Strejcek, a United States Navy veteran.