Ohio Home Care Waiver (OHCW) Services
Prestige Health Care Services delivers authorized Waiver Nursing (RN/LPN) and Personal Care Aide (PCA) supports designed to help individuals with physical disabilities and complex medical needs live safely and independently at home.
Empowering Dignity & Independence in the Home
The Ohio Home Care Waiver is a statewide Medicaid program created for individuals with physical disabilities and complex medical needs who require intermediate or skilled nursing facility level of care.
Prestige works hand-in-hand with your CareStar Case Manager and Managed Care Plan to match you with dependable nurses and compassionate personal care aides who respect your daily routines, dignity, and independence.
RN Clinical Oversight
Regular supervisory home visits and 24/7 on-call nurse triage.
Vetted & Trained Staff
BCI/FBI background-checked, CPR-certified, and patient-matched.
Ohio Home Care Waiver Support
Supporting individuals across Ohio with waiver nursing and daily personal care aide assistance.
Services We Deliver Under the Ohio Home Care Waiver
Every service is personalized to meet the specific requirements of the client's All-Services Plan and physician orders.
Waiver Nursing (RN & LPN)
In-home skilled nursing services provided by a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) under physician orders and an authorized All-Services Plan.
Personal Care Aide (PCA) Services
Compassionate, hands-on assistance provided by certified and background-checked aides to help individuals maintain hygiene, safety, and dignity at home.
HOME Choice Community Transitions
Assisting individuals transitioning from nursing facilities, rehab centers, or institutional settings back into their own homes or community residences.
CareStar & MCO Alignment
Continuous, transparent communication with case management agencies and managed care organizations to ensure service authorizations remain uninterrupted.
Who is Eligible for the Ohio Home Care Waiver?
To enroll in the Ohio Home Care Waiver, individuals must meet the following core criteria set by the Ohio Department of Medicaid:
Age Requirement
Individuals age 59 and under at the time of waiver enrollment.
Level of Care (LOC)
Assessed as needing Intermediate or Skilled Nursing Facility Level of Care.
Medicaid Financial Eligibility
Active Ohio Medicaid coverage or enrollment in specialized waiver financial categories.
Safe Home Environment
Assessed health and welfare needs can be safely met in a home or community setting.
How We Start Waiver Care in 4 Clear Steps
We streamline onboarding so families and case managers experience zero delays or administrative hassle.
Referral & Plan Submission
Case manager (CareStar/MCO) or family submits patient information, physician orders, and the All-Services Plan.
Clinical Review & Capacity Match
Our Director of Nursing reviews clinical needs and matches qualified RNs, LPNs, or PCAs in the patient's county.
In-Home Clinical Assessment
An RN supervisor conducts an in-home assessment, meets the individual and family, and personalizes the care plan.
Care Delivery & Ongoing Monitoring
Caregivers begin scheduled shifts with continuous supervisory oversight, EVV verification, and regular case reviews.
Ohio Home Care Waiver FAQ
Answers to frequent questions from families, individuals, and case managers.
Have an authorized All-Services Plan ready for staffing?
Submit the referral online or fax your plan to our intake team at 380-215-3788 for immediate review and nurse/caregiver matching.