Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging

What Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging does

Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit government agency designated by the Ohio Department of Aging as the lead Area Agency on Aging for a nine-county region in north central Ohio (Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Seneca, and Wyandot counties). Founded in 1974 and headquartered at 2131 Park Avenue West in Ontario, Ohio, the agency delivers a comprehensive portfolio of aging services to adults aged 60 and older, individuals with disabilities, and family caregivers. Core service lines include Adult Protective Services, Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocacy, Congregate Meals, Transportation and Mobility Management, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Veterans Directed Care, and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, supplemented by evidence-based wellness workshops (DEEP, Matter of Balance, Tai Chi for Arthritis, Active Living Every Day, Stepping On) delivered across all nine counties.

Name

Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging

Legal name

Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

Website

https://aaa5ohio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit government agency providing wellness programs, protective services, transportation, and caregiver support to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers across nine counties in north central Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aging and Disability Community Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Placement Coordination (Assisted Living, Memory Care, SNF) (HSABAIAL), Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based) (HSABANAN), Community & Senior Center Lifelong Learning Programs (EDAAAMAB)

Keywords

• Aging services
• Senior wellness programs
• Home and community-based care
• Long-term care advocacy
• Disability resource network

Headquarters

HQ city

Ontario

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Federal Funding: Funded by local, state and federal dollars and provisions from the Older Americans Act for voluntary contributions for services. Multiple grant programs including MIPPA (Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act) funded through Administration for Community Living.
2. Home Energy Assistance Programs: Administers HEAP Summer Crisis Program providing $13.5 million in benefits to over 44,000 Ohio households in 2024. Partnership with Ohio Department of Development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit government agency that provides community-based aging services to older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers across a nine-county region in north central Ohio. Its core offerings include Adult Protective Services, Congregate Meals, Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocacy, Home Energy Assistance (HEAP), Transportation and Mobility Management, Veterans Directed Care, PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver coordination, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, evidence-based wellness workshops (DEEP, Matter of Balance, Tai Chi, Active Living Every Day, Stepping On), and the Aging and Disability Resource Network (ADRN) for streamlined access to long-term care services.

Product overview

Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging operates as a nonprofit government agency providing a comprehensive portfolio of services to support older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers across a nine-county region in north central Ohio. The organization functions as a single integrated service provider rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include Adult Protective Services, Congregate Meals, Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocacy, Transportation/Mobility Management, Home Energy Assistance (HEAP), Veterans Directed Care, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The Health & Wellness Programs section encompasses evidence-based workshops including Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP), Matter of Balance Falls Prevention, Tai Chi for Arthritis, Active Living Every Day, and Stepping On—each offered across multiple counties. Educational resources include the 'Age With Us' podcast series, Speakers Bureau presentations, scholarship programs, and professional trainings. The agency also coordinates senior centers, an Aging & Disability Resource Network (ADRN), and community events such as the Outstanding Senior Awards and Senior Spring Extravaganza. The organization celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024 and is a member of USAging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Age With Us: The 'Age With Us' podcast series provides educational and informational content about services and programs offered by the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging in Mid-Ohio.

Products and services

• Adult Protective Services Services that protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation; targeted at older adults and individuals with disabilities in the nine-county service region.
• Congregate Meals Nutrition program providing meals at designated dining sites for older adults and eligible participants in the service region.
• Long-Term Care Ombudsman Advocacy services for residents of long-term care facilities to resolve complaints and ensure quality care; targeted at older adults and their families.
• Caregivers Program Support services for family caregivers caring for older adults or individuals with disabilities, including respite, education, and direct support.
• Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Energy assistance program helping low-income households with heating and cooling costs; administered in partnership with the Ohio Department of Development.
• Transportation Services Transportation options and mobility management for older adults and individuals with disabilities across the nine-county service area.
• Mobility Management Coordination of transportation services, travel training, and Car-Fit programs to improve access and mobility across the nine-county region; includes Richland County Mobility Management funded through ODOT.
• Veterans Directed Care (VDC) Program allowing veterans to manage their own long-term care services, supporting independent living for eligible veterans in the service region.
• Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Program providing $50 in vouchers to income-eligible seniors to purchase locally grown produce at participating farmers markets.
• Senior Centers Local senior center services across nine counties (Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland area, Seneca, Wyandot) providing programming, support, and special events.
• Aging & Disability Resource Network (ADRN) Streamlined access to long-term care services through a network of referral sources and resources for older or disabled adults and caregivers across the region.
• PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver Medicaid waiver program providing home and community-based services to help individuals remain in their homes and avoid institutionalization.
• Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) Six-week interactive diabetes management workshop with visual tools, activities to reduce complications, and tips for healthy eating and exercise; targeted at older adults.
• Matter of Balance: Falls Prevention Workshop Eight-week workshop teaching fall prevention through health, home, and habit changes; boosts confidence in managing falls for older adults.
• Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Workshop improving muscular strength, flexibility, and fitness to support joints and reduce pain for improved well-being among older adults.
• Active Living Every Day Program Program helping individuals become more active by incorporating daily tasks into their routine, gaining confidence and problem-solving skills.
• Stepping On Program Behavior change and prevention workshop covering balance and strength exercises, medication and vision reviews, and home modifications to reduce falls.
• Age With Us Podcast Educational podcast series providing details about services and programs offered in Mid-Ohio, featuring episodes on healthy living, housing, adult protective services, ombudsman programs, and more.
• Speakers Bureau / Presentations Free presentations educating the community about aging topics, including senior services, long-term care ombudsman, health and wellness, and elder fraud awareness.
• Scholarship Program Foundation Board scholarships awarded to individuals demonstrating commitment to positively impacting the lives of seniors and those with disabilities through educational pursuits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Summer Crisis Program served 44,000+ households with $13.5M in benefits (2024)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ohio Department of AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated by the Ohio Department of Aging as the lead agency in the nine-county area to develop an Aging and Disability Resource Network (ADRN).
• USAgingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2025 USAging member organization representing Area Agencies on Aging at the national level.
• Ohio Department of DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ohio Department of Development to administer the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (HEAP), providing $13.5 million in benefits to over 44,000 Ohio households.
• Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRichland County Mobility Management program established through a grant from ODOT to address transportation services and gaps in the region.
• Ohio Department of MedicaidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Next Generation MyCare Community visits and PASSPORT Medicaid Waiver public comment periods.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LeadingAge: National association representing nonprofit aging-services providers across the continuum including AAAs, CCRCs, and housing providers. Operates in the broader elder-services ecosystem that overlaps with AAA5's mission.
• AARP Foundation: Large national nonprofit delivering senior benefits navigation, fraud prevention, and caregiver support programs that overlap with AAA5's community education and benefits-enrollment work.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA): National nonprofit that partners with and advocates for Area Agencies on Aging, provides evidence-based program curricula (e.g., falls prevention, chronic disease self-management), and shapes federal aging policy relevant to AAA5's funding.

Direct peers

• Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio: Ohio AAA delivering aging services, Medicaid waiver case management, caregiver programs, and community-based supports to a multi-county region. Direct service-mix peer to Ohio District 5.
• Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging: Another Ohio-designated Area Agency on Aging providing the same core mix of caregiver support, PASSPORT waiver administration, wellness programs, and senior center coordination across its regional service area.
• Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging: Ohio-designated Area Agency on Aging serving a different multi-county region with the same Older Americans Act mandate, wellness programs, caregiver support, and long-term care ombudsman services. Operates as a direct parallel to Ohio District 5 AAA.

Regional players

• Area Agency on Aging 1-B: Michigan Area Agency on Aging providing the same OAA-mandated portfolio of caregiver support, wellness workshops, nutrition programs, and HCBS waiver administration in a different state. Same operating model, different geography.
• AgeOptions: Suburban-Chicago Area Agency on Aging offering caregiver resources, benefits enrollment, and evidence-based wellness programs. Comparable structure to Ohio District 5 with a different state funder mix.

Others

• USAging: National membership association of which Ohio District 5 is a 2025 member. Provides advocacy, training, and convening for AAAs; ecosystem/umbrella body rather than a service competitor.
• Meals on Wheels America: National organization supporting the network of local congregate and home-delivered meal providers, including the kind of nutrition programming AAA5 operates under its congregate meals services. Adjacent service-line overlap rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aaa5ohio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=Pz5FFL0oNYE&t=00s
• Facebookfacebook.com/aaa5ohio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/od5aaa

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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