Adult Disability Care in South Portland, ME: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in South Portland, ME: the local picture

9.0%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.4% in Cumberland County)

557

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.8%

of households have no vehicle (6.9% in Cumberland County)

7

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

About 1,560 South Portland residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.0%; 9.4% in Cumberland County).

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

7.8% of South Portland households have no vehicle (6.9% in Cumberland County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

South Portland compared with Cumberland County and Maine

Census figure	South Portland	Cumberland County	Maine
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	9.0%	9.4%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.2%	3.5%	4.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	6.9%	6.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	7.6%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.5%	9.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,620	$67,204	—

Older residents in towns around South Portland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Oak Hill, ME	3.7 mi	1,653	9.6%
Portland, ME	5.0 mi	11,616	11%
Westbrook, ME	6.2 mi	3,753	9.2%
Old Orchard Beach, ME	7.6 mi	3,098	16%
Gorham, ME	8.6 mi	1,282	11%
Saco, ME	9.8 mi	3,852	11%

Home health agencies serving South Portland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	South Portland, ME	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 703-2413
Amedisys Home Health	Portland, ME	2.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-7520
Centerwell Home Health	South Portland, ME	0.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-0954
Mainehealth Home Health And Hospice	Saco, ME	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 284-4566
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Kennubunk, ME	21 mi	4 of 5	—	(207) 849-8842

Straight-line miles from the center of South Portland. 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 South Portland

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,135 monthly median income of South Portland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 South Portland: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in South Portland?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $5,135 monthly median income of South Portland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Maine.

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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 South Portland, ME