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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (20% in Scioto County)

1,309

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

15%

of households have no vehicle (7.9% in Scioto County)

24

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

About 2,924 Portsmouth residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (27%; 20% in Scioto County).

1,309 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

15% of Portsmouth households have no vehicle (7.9% in Scioto County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Portsmouth compared with Scioto County and Ohio

Census figure	Portsmouth	Scioto County	Ohio
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	27%	20%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	12%	8.3%	4.3%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.9%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.6%	1.5%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	46%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	15%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,250	$38,225	—

Older residents in towns around Portsmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
West Portsmouth, OH	5.0 mi	606	27%
Wheelersburg, OH	5.7 mi	1,180	14%
Flatwoods, KY	20 mi	1,431	23%
Ironton, OH	21 mi	2,346	27%
Russell, KY	22 mi	684	16%
Westwood, KY	24 mi	990	18%

Home health agencies serving Portsmouth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hill View Home Health Care	Portsmouth, OH	2.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 351-2346
Interim Healthcare	New Boston, OH	2.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 354-5550
Abbott Home Care, Inc	Coal Grove, OH	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 534-9908
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Chillicothe, OH	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 947-3010
Ross County Home Health LLC	Chillicothe, OH	41 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 775-1114

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 Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,021 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. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,021 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. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Ohio.

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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, OH