Dementia Care in Portsmouth, OH: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Portsmouth, OH: the local picture

312

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

3,344

residents 65 or older (19% of Portsmouth)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Scioto County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Portsmouth has about 312 residents aged 85 or older among 3,344 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Scioto County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Portsmouth residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Portsmouth compared with Scioto County and Ohio

Census figure	Portsmouth	Scioto County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	46%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	15%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.6%	1.5%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,250	$38,225	—

Older residents in towns around Portsmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Portsmouth, OH	5.0 mi	606	19
Wheelersburg, OH	5.7 mi	1,180	203
Flatwoods, KY	20 mi	1,431	143
Ironton, OH	21 mi	2,346	364
Russell, KY	22 mi	684	97
Westwood, KY	24 mi	990	52

Nursing homes near Portsmouth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
River Run Healthcare Of Portsmouth	Portsmouth, OH	1.4 mi	5 of 5	25	(740) 354-6619
Hill View Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente	Portsmouth, OH	1.7 mi	3 of 5	72	(740) 354-3135
Bridgeport Health Care Center	Portsmouth, OH	2.0 mi	5 of 5	99	(740) 354-6635
South Shore Nursing And Rehabilitation	South Shore, KY	2.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(606) 932-3127
Portsmouth Health And Rehab	Portsmouth, OH	2.9 mi	5 of 5	95	(740) 354-8631
Ayden Healthcare Of Rosemount Pavilion	Portsmouth, OH	3.8 mi	2 of 5	117	(740) 354-4505

Hospices serving Portsmouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Somc Hospice	Portsmouth, OH	2.9 mi	(740) 356-2567
Heartland Hospice	Lucasville, OH	10 mi	(740) 682-0270
Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio	Ironton, OH	22 mi	(740) 532-8841
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Chillicothe, OH	41 mi	(614) 457-6950

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 dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Portsmouth: common questions

What nursing homes are near Portsmouth?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are River Run Healthcare Of Portsmouth in Portsmouth (1.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hill View Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente in Portsmouth (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Bridgeport Health Care Center in Portsmouth (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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 Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Portsmouth, OH