Many of the families we talk with in Shaker Heights describe the same thing: a parent or grandparent who loves their home and has no interest in leaving it. It's easy to understand why. This is a garden suburb built to be lived in for a lifetime — tree-lined boulevards, Georgian Revival and Tudor homes from the Van Sweringen era, and the RTA Blue and Green lines running down the medians of Van Aken and Shaker Boulevards. From the nature trails at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes to the Van Aken District's shops and restaurants, this is a community that rewards staying.
The nine neighborhoods — Boulevard, Fernway, Lomond, Ludlow, Malvern, Mercer, Moreland, Onaway, and Sussex — are full of 1920s and 1930s houses: Colonial Revivals in Fernway, Tudors and bungalows across Moreland, gracious homes around the Shaker Heights Country Club. Beautiful houses to age in, but older homes can also mean steeper stairs and upkeep that's harder to manage alone. In-home care bridges that gap: help with the parts of the day that have gotten harder, so your loved one can stay in the home they love.
The Blue Line runs through stations like Onaway, Lee–Van Aken, and Warrensville–Van Aken; Shaker Square sits just to the west; and University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center and South Pointe Hospital are a short drive away. Our caregivers help clients stay connected to it all — appointments, errands, and the library and nature center programs.
Perma Homecare is a non-medical home care agency with two services, both provided in your loved one's own home.
Personal Care covers the essentials of daily living: bathing, dressing, and grooming; mobility assistance, including safe transfers and walking support; toileting and incontinence care; and medication reminders. In a Shaker Heights home, that might mean morning help in a second-floor bathroom or steady support on the stairs of a 1920s Colonial.
Homemaking covers the household: light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, errands, transportation, and companionship. A caregiver might prepare dinner in your mother's kitchen, drive her to an appointment or to pick up groceries, or simply sit with her over coffee. Companionship is part of every visit.
Every care plan starts with a Free Care Assessment, so we understand exactly what's needed — from a few hours of homemaking a week to daily personal care visits. See all of our services.
We know these neighborhoods. The difference between a Ludlow duplex, a Mercer ranch, and a Fernway Colonial matters when you're planning how a caregiver moves through the home safely.
We're a local Cleveland-area agency. Our office is at 3100 E 45th St, Suite #202 in Cleveland, and the people answering the phone at (216) 539-0305 are the people arranging your care.
We're clear about what we do and what we don't. We're a non-medical agency — no nursing or skilled medical care, and no 24-hour or live-in care. We say that up front so families know whether we're the right fit before we start.
A consistent, familiar caregiver. We keep the same caregiver on a regular schedule whenever possible, because a familiar face in the home matters more than almost anything else to a senior.
Costs vary based on hours and needs. We'd rather give you an honest number than a vague estimate, so call (216) 539-0305 for a Free Care Assessment — we'll give you a clear picture of what care would cost.
Personal care includes bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility assistance, toileting, and medication reminders. Homemaking includes light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, errands, transportation, and companionship. We do not provide medical or nursing care.
Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. Caregiver visits can be scheduled outside those hours — we'll build a schedule that fits your family during the Free Care Assessment. We do not offer 24-hour or live-in care, and we're upfront about that so you can plan accordingly.
All nine neighborhoods — Fernway, Moreland, Lomond, Ludlow, Mercer, Malvern, Boulevard, Onaway, and Sussex — plus nearby communities like Cleveland Heights, Beachwood, and University Heights. See all of our service areas.
Call (216) 539-0305 or email contact@permahomecare.com and we'll arrange a Free Care Assessment: a time to meet, learn about your loved one's needs and routine, and put together a care plan that fits.
If your loved one lives in Shaker Heights and could use a helping hand at home, start with a Free Care Assessment. It's a conversation, not a commitment: we learn about your family, you learn about us, and together we figure out what would actually help.
Call (216) 539-0305 or email contact@permahomecare.com. Office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm.