About VNA of Ohio

Rooted in Cleveland. Committed to Home. Focused on You.

For more than 120 years, Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio (VNA of Ohio) has set the standard for home-based health care in Greater Cleveland. Founded in 1902 by 13 visionary women with a single mission—to care for the most vulnerable in their homes—we remain the trusted leader in home health, hospice, mental health, and private duty services.

We were the first. And we’ve never stopped leading.

A Century of Firsts
A Future of Care.

From our beginnings in 1902 to today, VNA of Ohio has been the trusted choice for patients, families, and professionals alike. As health care evolves, our promise remains the same: to deliver skilled, compassionate care at home and to be the partner you can always count on.

1902
VNA formed by 13 Women – Baker’s Dozen – in Cleveland
1903
First to form a committee to address communicable diseases
1926
First to establish school nursing for Cleveland Board of Education
1937
First to establish public health curriculum for Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
1956
First to provide Therapy and Rehabilitation Services in the home
1965
First to provide a federally funded maternal and infant care program
1969
First in NEO to provide community reintegration of psychiatric patients
1988
First home care agency to provide personal care and concierge services
1992
First to form an education-practice partnership with CSU
1994
First technology-supported health promotion program for at-risk seniors
1998
First to offer point-of-care technology via laptop for home health
2006
First home care agency in Ohio to launch Telecare initiative
2011
First home care agency in Ohio to provide lymphedema services
2013
First home care agency in Ohio to offer VitalStim® Therapy services
2017
First cross-state home health care merger: VNA of Ohio partners with NJ-based VNA Health Group
2019
Merged with Ideal Home Health
2020
Worldwide Covid-19 pandemic
2022
VNAO Celebrates 120 years Preferred Home Health Affiliation with The MetroHealth System

Trusted by Patients. Trusted by Partners.

At VNA of Ohio, we care for patients, families, and the professionals who guide them. Physicians, hospital teams, and case managers count on us to provide seamless, high-quality transitions of care. Clinicians know that when they place their trust in us, their patients will receive skilled, compassionate, and coordinated support—delivered with clarity and respect.

We treat every referral as a responsibility. Every visit as an opportunity. Every partnership as a promise kept.

Deep Local Roots, Dedicated Ohio Teams

Even after joining forces with VNA Health Group of New Jersey in 2017, our identity remains deeply local. Our caregivers live here, work here, and serve here—covering eight counties across Northeast and Mid-Ohio. From the heart of Cleveland to its outermost neighborhoods, our teams deliver care where it’s needed most: at home.

Care That Puts People First

We exist to serve with the highest standards of clinical excellence and the deepest compassion for the human experience. For patients, that means expert care at home that preserves dignity and independence. For families, it means peace of mind knowing their loved one is supported. For referral partners and clinicians, it means a trusted ally in achieving the best possible outcomes.

VNA of Ohio Home Health Care is Licensed in OH and accredited by CHAP. We are Medicare and Medicaid certified and our skilled services are covered by the patient's health care insurance benefit.

Recognized. Accredited. Respected.

Our Mission

To provide high-quality, comprehensive home health and hospice care that promotes independence, dignity, and trust—for patients, families, and the professionals who care for them.

Our Values

We deliver compassionate, individualized care to every patient.

We invest in research and technology to elevate outcomes

We treat referral partners as collaborators, ensuring seamless communication and trust.

We believe every home visit is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.