Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for Home Care in Portsmouth, OH
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Nursing Assistants in Portsmouth, OH: the local picture
The nearest Medicare-certified nursing homes to Portsmouth are River Run Healthcare Of Portsmouth in Portsmouth (1.4 mi), Hill View Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente in Portsmouth (1.7 mi), Bridgeport Health Care Center in Portsmouth (2.0 mi). Nursing homes employ many of the area’s CNAs, and CNAs who want home care work often come from them.
Aides in Ohio earn a median $16.57 an hour (BLS, May 2025, home health and personal care aides). Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Portsmouth has about 312 residents aged 85 or older, the group most likely to need hands-on help with bathing, transfers and toileting.
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+ with a disability | 38% | 46% | 33% |
| Residents 65 or older | 19% | 19% | 18% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 42% | 36% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 22% | 15% | 10% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15% | 7.9% | 7.5% |
| 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 |
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 |
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 a nursing assistant can help with
- Bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Safe transfers, repositioning and walking
- Help with eating and fluids
- Taking and noting vital signs if asked
What CNAs 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.
What to know before hiring a nursing assistant
To be certified, a nurse aide completes a state-approved training program of at least 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and passes a competency exam (42 CFR 483.152). The state then lists them on its nurse aide registry, which you can search online in most states.
Questions worth asking: Which state certified you, and is it current? Where have you worked as a CNA? Are you comfortable with lifts, catheters and incontinence care? More in our nursing assistants guide.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Nursing Assistants 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 CNAs 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 a CNA give medication?
Generally no. A CNA can remind someone to take medication. Giving medication is usually reserved for licensed nurses, or for aides with a separate state medication certification.
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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.
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