Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC

Q: What neighborhood is Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC in?

Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC is in the Uptown District neighborhood.

Q: Is Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC in a walkable area?

Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Q: What is the phone number of Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC?

(614) 592-5492 will put you in contact with the team at Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC.

Q: Is Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC

Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC is a home care and respite care agency at 5 E Long St in the Uptown District of Columbus, Ohio 43215. The agency is not CMS-certified; clients using Ohio Medicaid programs should verify participation and billing arrangements directly.

The agency provides personal care assistance (bathing, dressing), medication reminders, companionship, and short-term respite care delivered in clients’ homes. Emphasis is placed on individualized care plans developed collaboratively with families and healthcare providers. Companionship services are offered to address isolation and loneliness. Respite care is available for short-term periods, supporting family caregiver relief and recovery.

Location offers exceptional urban accessibility and healthcare proximity. The Uptown District office is 0.4 miles from downtown Columbus, in a highly walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 83) where most daily errands are reachable on foot. Grant Medical Center, a full-service hospital, is 0.59 miles away, providing rapid access to emergency care. This proximity to urban services and healthcare infrastructure is a material advantage for clients requiring convenient access to retail, dining, banking, recreation, and emergency medical resources.

Staff qualifications, licenses, certifications, background screening, bonding and liability coverage, emergency response protocols, and supervision structures are not publicly available. Service area boundaries are not specified. Ohio Department of Health regulatory and inspection history are not disclosed, and the agency does not participate in CMS certification.

Families considering Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC should ask about staff credentials, background screening, liability insurance coverage, emergency protocols, and service availability.

(614) 592-5492

Types of Care at Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC

Home Care Respite Care

Walk Score: 83 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

0.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Columbus's city center to Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.59 miles to nearest hospital (Grant Medical Center)

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PASSPORT Waiver

Ohio Medicaid PASSPORT

Age 60+

General Ohio resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Administered through regional agencies; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Ohio Home Care Program (non-Medicaid)

OH HCP

Age 60+

General Ohio resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Ohio Assisted Living Waiver

Age 21+ (65+ prioritized)

General OH resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers ~300 facilities; room/board not included (separate cost).

Benefits

Personal care Meals Medication management Transportation (~$3,000-$4,000/month value)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Ohio PACE (e.g., McGregor PACE)

Age 55+

General OH resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

Available in 9 counties (e.g., Cuyahoga, Franklin); expanding via Healthy Aging Grants.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Ohio Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General OH resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Ohio HEAP

Age 60+ prioritized

General OH resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Winter/Summer Crisis Programs.

Benefits

Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Ohio Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OH resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

12 AAAs; rural/low-income priority; volunteer respite option.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Ohio VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General OH resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand; supports care in multiple settings.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Homestead Exemption

Ohio Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled)

General OH resident, homeowner, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$38,500/year individual, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.

Reduces taxable value by $25,000; applies to primary residence.

Benefits

Tax reduction (~$400-$800/year avg., varies by county)

Save the Dream Ohio (Homeowner Assistance Fund)

Ohio Save the Dream

Age 60+ prioritized

General OH resident, homeowner, hardship post-Jan 21, 2020.

Income Limits (2025) ~$147,600/year family of 4, 150% AMI; varies by county

Asset Limits Not assessed; hardship-focused.

Covers delinquent mortgages, utilities, taxes; max $25,000 mortgage aid.

Benefits

Mortgage aid ($25,000 max) Utility/property tax aid ($5,000 avg.)

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What neighborhood is Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC in?

Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC is in the Uptown District neighborhood.

Is Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC in a walkable area?

Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the phone number of Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC?

(614) 592-5492 will put you in contact with the team at Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC.

Is Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Sphinx Home Care of Central Ohio LLC is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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