Nonmedical home care · Columbus, Ohio
Help at home, with dignity at the heart of it.
We support seniors and adults across Columbus and Franklin County with everyday activities, so they can stay comfortable, independent and at home.
Medicaid waiver, PASSPORT, private pay and long-term care insurance: eligibility and benefits are verified individually.
- Personal careBathing, dressing, grooming
- Everyday supportMeals, housekeeping, mobility
- Flexible paymentMedicaid waiver, PASSPORT, private pay
- Local officeColumbus, Ohio 43231
Who we are
Everyday support, shaped around each person.
Optima Care Home Health is a nonmedical home care agency. We help seniors and adults who need assistance with everyday activities remain comfortable at home, while keeping their dignity and independence.
Our leadership brings years of experience caring for seniors, and that experience shapes how we support every client and family.
Our services
How we help at home
Six kinds of nonmedical support, combined to fit each person's routine.
Personal care & daily living
Respectful, hands-on help with the everyday activities of daily living, at a pace that feels right.
02Bathing, dressing & grooming
Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting, with privacy and dignity first.
03Companionship
Friendly company and conversation that make the day feel less lonely and more like home.
04Meal preparation
Help preparing meals at home, so eating well stays part of the daily routine.
05Light housekeeping
Keeping living spaces tidy and comfortable: the small tasks that make home easier.
06Mobility & daily routines
Steady support moving around the home and keeping up with daily routines.
Getting started
How care begins
A clear path from your first call to support at home.
Reach out
Call or email our office to tell us about the help you or your loved one needs.
Talk through needs
We discuss daily routines, preferences and the nonmedical support that would help.
Confirm coverage
Eligibility, service authorization or insurance benefits are verified individually, or we discuss private pay.
Support at home
Care begins at home, and families can reach us with questions or changes in needs.
Payment options
Ways to pay for care
Every situation is different. We'll help you understand which option may apply.
Medicaid waiver & PASSPORT
For eligible Medicaid waiver and PASSPORT clients. Eligibility and service authorization are verified individually.
Private-pay clients
Families can arrange nonmedical home care directly with us. Call to talk through your needs.
Long-term care insurance
For families using applicable long-term care insurance benefits. Benefits are verified individually.
Leadership
Led by people who have cared for seniors
Owner
Shukri Bashir
Nearly seven years of home health nursing experience caring for seniors.
Administrator
Shirwa Ahmed
Respiratory therapist with approximately five years of experience, including three in long-term care and skilled nursing settings.
These backgrounds describe our leadership's experience. Optima Care currently provides nonmedical services only.
For referral partners
Case managers & community organizations
Refer a client or start a conversation about partnering with us. A call or an email with basic contact details is all it takes.
Let's talk about care for your loved one.
Call or email us with a few words about the help you're looking for. Please don't send medical records or sensitive personal information.