Dayton, Ohio
A starting point for caregiving logistics: finding services, getting organized, and knowing who to call for common admin needs.
Non-clinical administrative coordination. Not an emergency service.
Starting point: This page is a curated set of common resources—not a complete directory, ranking, or partner list. Please confirm details with each organization. Suggest an update.
Local snapshot
Coordinating care in Dayton often means juggling multiple offices, portals, and people. Start by building a single “source of truth”: a shared list of medications, diagnoses, allergies, care team names, and logins (patient portals, pharmacy, insurance). If a parent has appointments in different parts of the metro area, ask about parking, arrival times, and whether forms can be completed online before you travel. When you need local, non-clinical help—meals, transportation options, benefits, or caregiver support—use the ZIP-code tools below (211, Eldercare Locator, Meals on Wheels). For facility questions (unit/department numbers, visiting guidance, records requests), call the main operator and ask to be transferred to the right department. If you’re coordinating from out of town, keep a short weekly check-in rhythm with your family so decisions and paperwork don’t pile up.
Where to start (especially if you’re remote)
- Start a shared info sheet: meds (dose + pharmacy), diagnoses, allergies, PCP/specialists, and portal logins.
- Keep photos/scans of insurance cards, ID, and any advance directive/POA documents in a shared folder.
- If your family member is in a hospital or rehab, call the **main operator** and ask to be transferred to the right unit/department.
- Ask each clinic for the best “front door” for scheduling, refills, records requests, and billing questions (it varies by department).
- When coordinating remotely, set a simple weekly update cadence (10–15 minutes) so decisions and paperwork don’t stack up.
- Use ZIP-code finders below (211, Eldercare Locator, Meals on Wheels, Medicare Care Compare) to locate local services and providers.
- If there is an immediate safety concern or medical emergency, use local emergency services (911). Averyn is not an emergency service.
Let an Averyn Care Navigator take on the “stuck in the middle” tasks:
- Scheduling and rescheduling across multiple providers
- Referral follow-up, pre-auth paperwork, and portal threads
- Clear written updates that keep family aligned
Non-clinical administrative coordination (not medical advice, triage, or emergency monitoring).
Major health systems near Dayton
Phone trees and campus details change—use the official directories linked below.
Main: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
- Medicare help line: 1-800-633-4227
- TTY: 1-877-486-2048
Use this official tool to find hospitals near you and compare basic information. For department or unit numbers, call the hospital’s main operator and ask to be transferred.
Main: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
- Medicare help line: 1-800-633-4227
- TTY: 1-877-486-2048
Use this tool to locate Medicare-certified home health agencies in your area. Confirm service areas, availability, and referral requirements directly with the agency.
Main: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
- Medicare help line: 1-800-633-4227
- TTY: 1-877-486-2048
Use this tool to locate Medicare-certified hospice providers near you. Ask about service areas, after-hours contact, and referral steps.
Caregiver support groups (in and around Dayton)
Meeting times can change—confirm on the organization’s site before you go.
Schedule: Varies by group (in-person and virtual) — use the finder to see listings.
Phone: 800-272-3900
Search for local support groups (in-person and virtual) by ZIP code. Helpline can also point you to local dementia-related resources.
Schedule: Recurring meetings throughout the month (varies by group) — see the WSA listings/calendar.
Peer groups for spouses/partners caring for someone with chronic illness or disability. Meeting schedules vary by group; see the WSA calendar and local listings.
Schedule: Monthly (online) — see event listing and registration details.
Monthly online ‘Caregiver Conversations’ are listed on the CAN Help Desk page. Good option when you need support outside local meeting times.
Local aging supports & caregiver resources
Phone: 1-800-677-1116
Search by ZIP to find local agencies for aging, disability, and caregiver services. A good first call for ‘what exists locally’ (non-clinical).
Explains what AAAs do and how to find your local AAA via Eldercare Locator.
Helps families with questions or concerns about long-term care settings. Use the directory to find your state/local ombudsman office.
ZIP-code tool to find programs that may help with food, medicine, utilities, and more.
Phone: 211
Call 211 for free, confidential help finding local services (varies by area). Use for practical needs like meals, transportation options, and community programs.
Meals & nutrition support
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Meals on Wheels America — find meals and services by ZIP
— details
Search by ZIP code to find local meal delivery and senior nutrition programs. Eligibility and waitlists vary—verify directly with the local provider.
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Feeding America — find your local food bank by ZIP
— details
Search by ZIP to find the regional food bank and partner pantry/meal programs.
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USDA National Hunger Hotline
— 1-866-348-6479
— details
Connects callers to food resources and public assistance programs. Available in English and Spanish (see page for details).
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BenefitsCheckUp — food assistance programs by ZIP
— details
Find SNAP and other nutrition supports by entering a ZIP code.
In-home help (private pay)
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Home Instead — in-home care (find local office)
— 888-673-1166
— website
Use the locator to find a local office and confirm service area and availability.
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Visiting Angels — home care (office locator)
— 800-365-4189
— website
Search by ZIP/city to find a local agency; services vary by location.
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Right at Home — in-home care (location finder)
— website
Use the location finder to reach the nearest local office.
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Comfort Keepers — in-home care (find an office)
— 866-959-2969
— website
Search by ZIP/city to find a local office; confirm services and pricing directly.
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BrightStar Care — in-home care (find a location)
— website
Search by ZIP/city to find a local agency; offerings vary by location and licensing.
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Senior Helpers — in-home care (locations)
— website
Use the locator to find a local office and confirm service options.
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SYNERGY HomeCare — in-home care (locations)
— 877-432-2692
— website
Use the locator to find a nearby agency and ask about coverage area.
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Assisting Hands Home Care — location finder
— 866-924-2442
— website
Use the location finder to connect with a local office.
Home health, therapy & human services
A few common starting points. Confirm service area and insurance details directly.
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Amedisys — home health & hospice locations
— website
Search by ZIP/city to find local home health services and confirm coverage area.
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CenterWell Home Health — find care near you
— 1-833-453-1107
— website
Search by ZIP/city to find local locations.
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Enhabit Home Health & Hospice — locations
— website
Search by ZIP/address to find local locations; call the site if you need service-area guidance.
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Interim HealthCare — home healthcare locations
— website
Search by ZIP/city to find local offices; services vary by franchise.
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FOX Rehabilitation — in-home PT/OT/SLP (contact)
— 877-407-3422
— website
Ask whether they have clinicians serving your ZIP code and how referrals work in your state.
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Luna — in-home physical therapy (contact/service areas)
— 866-525-3175
— website
Check service areas and insurance requirements directly with Luna.
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Select Physical Therapy — outpatient PT (find a location)
— website
Use the locator to find a nearby clinic; ask about home-visit options if available locally.
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Ohio Department of Medicaid — state Medicaid contact
— 800-324-8680
— website
Start here for Medicaid eligibility, renewals, replacement cards, and program questions. For long-term services & supports (LTSS) or waiver questions, ask about local entry points.
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Ohio Adult Protective Services (APS) — reporting line
— 855-644-6277
— website
Use for concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. If available, use county/local office directories on the APS page.
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Social Security — local office locator
— website
Use the locator to find a nearby Social Security office and any appointment guidance.
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United Way 211 — local services & supports
— 211
— website
Call 211 for local referrals (food, transportation options, caregiver programs, and more).
Hospice & palliative support
Phone: 800-582-9533
Search by ZIP/city to see service areas and contact options.
Phone: 833-380-9583
Use the location list to find local teams and ask about hospice availability.
Search for agencies by location and provider type; verify licensing and availability directly.
Ohio statewide programs & hotlines
Looking for more? Visit the full state resource page: Ohio.
Help numbers
- Adult Protective Services (APS) reporting: 855-644-6277 — website
- Connect to a local area agency on aging: 1-866-243-5678
- Long-term services and supports needs: 844-644-6582
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211 (local social services help line):
211
— website
Dial 2-1-1 for local referrals (food, housing, caregiving support, transportation).
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Eldercare Locator (find local Area Agencies on Aging):
800-677-1116
— website
A national directory that can connect you to local aging services in your county.
Official directories
- Ohio Benefits Long Term Services and Supports
- Search for Service by County
- Find your state Medicaid agency (Medicaid.gov)
- Find a Health Center (FQHCs) (HRSA)
- SHIP counseling (Medicare assistance)
Notable programs
Phone: 800-324-8680
For program info and eligibility questions. Many caregivers use MyCare Ohio when coordinating Medicare + Medicaid services.
Phone: 866-243-5678
Starting point for PASSPORT, caregiver resources, home-delivered meals, and local aging services.
See the full state page: Ohio
National programs & directories
Helpful starting points for benefits and caregiver support that apply nationwide.
Use 1-800-MEDICARE for coverage questions, plan finder, claims, and appeals.
Phone: 800-633-4227
Find local Area Agencies on Aging, caregiver resources, and services by ZIP code.
Phone: 800-677-1116
Local referrals for food, housing, transportation, caregiving help, and more.
Phone: 211
24/7 crisis support. Dial 988.
Phone: 988
Benefits, replacement cards, and general SSA services.
Phone: 800-772-1213
Main VA information line.
Phone: 800-698-2411
Support and information for dementia caregivers.
Phone: 800-272-3900
SNAP is administered by states. Use the directory to find your state agency contact info.
Official directory for state Medicaid agencies.
Federal agency overseeing Medicare, Medicaid, and related programs.
Help finding food resources; also offers Spanish line 877-842-6273.
Phone: 866-348-6479
See the full national page: National resources
Medicare Advantage plan contacts (benefits & claims)
For plan-specific questions, the number on the member ID card is usually best. These are general member-services lines and contact pages.
If you’re not sure which Medicare Advantage or Part D plans are available locally, Medicare’s official Plan Finder is the most reliable starting point: Medicare Plan Finder.
Ohio plans
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage (Ohio)
— 855-690-7796 (TTY 711)
— contact
For benefits/claims, the member ID card number is best. This is a commonly-used OH Anthem Medicare Advantage customer service line.
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Medical Mutual Medicare Advantage
— 800-982-3117
— contact
Ohio-based plan; use the ID card number when possible.
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SummaCare Medicare Advantage
— 800-996-8701
— contact
Member services line; confirm hours on the contact page.
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CareSource Medicare / Dual-eligible plans (Ohio)
— 844-607-2827
— contact
If you have a CareSource plan, the phone number on the member ID card is usually best.
National starting points
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Medicare (official program)
— 800-633-4227
— contact
Use the Plan Finder and your Medicare account for plan-level details.
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UnitedHealthcare Medicare plans
— 877-596-3258
— contact
General Medicare member line; members can also use the number on the ID card.
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Humana Medicare Advantage
— 800-457-4708
— contact
Customer Care; hours vary.
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Aetna Medicare
— 844-979-3435
— contact
Member Services number published by Aetna; use the ID card number when possible.
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Cigna Medicare
— 800-997-1654
— contact
Coverage/claims/Medicare information line; members can also use the number on their ID card.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield (state-specific plans)
— contact
BCBS customer service is state-based. For benefits/claims, call the number on the back of the member ID card or use the directory to find your local BCBS website.
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (select states)
— contact
Anthem contact info is state-specific. Members should use the number on the member ID card whenever possible.
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SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)
— contact
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling. Use the directory to find your state’s SHIP phone number.
How Averyn fits in
What we do
- Scheduling, rescheduling, and logistics confirmation
- Referral follow-up and “what’s the status?” persistence
- Portal monitoring for administrative threads and document retrieval
- Benefits questions support (where to look, what to ask, what to document)
- Written updates that keep siblings aligned
What we don’t do
- Medical advice, diagnosis, or triage
- Emergency response or 24/7 monitoring
- Clinical interpretation of labs or symptoms
This page is a non-exhaustive starting point for families coordinating care. Listings are informational and not endorsements. Contact details and availability can change—verify directly with each organization. Averyn Care provides non-clinical administrative coordination and is not an emergency service.
Last reviewed: 2026-01-04
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