Home Health Aides in West Portsmouth, OH: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in West Portsmouth, OH: the local picture

22

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

$16.57

median hourly wage of home care aides in Ohio (BLS, May 2025)

606

residents 65 or older (23% of West Portsmouth)

58%

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

22 Medicare-certified home health agencies list West Portsmouth ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Ohio earn a median $16.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.49 and $17.64.

West Portsmouth has about 606 residents aged 65 or older, 58% of whom report a disability.

West Portsmouth compared with Scioto County and Ohio

Census figure	West Portsmouth	Scioto County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with a disability	58%	46%	33%
Residents 65 or older	23%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	15%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	1.5%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,052	$38,225	—

Older residents in towns around West Portsmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Portsmouth, OH	5.0 mi	3,344	38%
Wheelersburg, OH	11 mi	1,180	31%
Flatwoods, KY	24 mi	1,431	36%
Waverly, OH	25 mi	1,126	34%
Ironton, OH	25 mi	2,346	45%
Russell, KY	26 mi	684	41%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving West Portsmouth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hill View Home Health Care	Portsmouth, OH	6.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 351-2346
Interim Healthcare	New Boston, OH	6.1 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	26 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	39 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	39 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 775-1114
St Mary's Home Health Service	Proctorville, OH	43 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 886-7505
Blessed At Home, LLC	West Portsmouth, OH	5.3 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 574-5667
Unity 1 Skilled Home Care Inc	Portsmouth, OH	6.1 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 351-0500

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in West 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 39% of the $3,671 monthly median income of West 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in West Portsmouth: common questions

Which home health agencies serve West Portsmouth?

Medicare lists 22 certified agencies whose service area includes West Portsmouth ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Hill View Home Health Care (5 of 5), Interim Healthcare (4 of 5), Abbott Home Care, Inc (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in West 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 39% of the $3,671 monthly median income of West 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in West Portsmouth, OH