Adult Disability Care in Portsmouth, NH: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Portsmouth, NH: the local picture

9.5%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.7% in Rockingham County)

301

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.9%

of households have no vehicle (3.1% in Rockingham County)

9

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Portsmouth ZIP codes in their service area

About 1,364 Portsmouth residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.5%; 8.7% in Rockingham County).

301 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

4.9% of Portsmouth households have no vehicle (3.1% in Rockingham County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Portsmouth compared with Rockingham County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Portsmouth	Rockingham County	New Hampshire
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	9.5%	8.7%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.1%	2.9%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	3.1%	4.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	6.5%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	6.0%	7.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,426	$75,258	—

Older residents in towns around Portsmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Kittery, ME	2.9 mi	1,402	12%
South Eliot, ME	5.2 mi	1,380	15%
Newmarket, NH	8.2 mi	756	8.6%
Hampton, NH	8.4 mi	2,720	8.7%
York Harbor, ME	8.8 mi	981	6.0%
Durham, NH	9.2 mi	802	6.6%

Home health agencies serving Portsmouth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	1.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Tufts Medicine Care At Home - Home Health NH	North Hampton, NH	6.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 854-5757
Caretenders	Epping, NH	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(603) 952-3500
Cornerstone Vna	Rochester, NH	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 332-1133

Straight-line miles from the center of Portsmouth. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Portsmouth

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,119 monthly median income of Portsmouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Portsmouth: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Portsmouth?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,119 monthly median income of Portsmouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers New Hampshire.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Portsmouth, NH