Parkinson's Care in Portsmouth, OH: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Portsmouth, OH: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (30% in Scioto County)

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (11% in Scioto County)

3,344

residents 65 or older (19% of Portsmouth)

24

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

743 Portsmouth residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 30% in Scioto County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

330 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (11%).

Medicare lists 24 home health agencies serving Portsmouth ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Portsmouth compared with Scioto County and Ohio

Census figure	Portsmouth	Scioto County	Ohio
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	30%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	11%	11%	7.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	7.3%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	36%	32%
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+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Portsmouth, OH	5.0 mi	606	38%
Wheelersburg, OH	5.7 mi	1,180	23%
Flatwoods, KY	20 mi	1,431	26%
Ironton, OH	21 mi	2,346	26%
Russell, KY	22 mi	684	28%
Westwood, KY	24 mi	990	16%

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
St Mary's Home Health Service	Proctorville, OH	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 886-7505

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

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 caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s 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 caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

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

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Portsmouth: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s 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).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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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 Parkinson’s Care in Portsmouth, OH