We found 19 home health agencies near Portland, OR. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about light medical services offered by browsing the Portland home health aides listed below.
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CaringScore for Portland, OR
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for home health agencies in Portland was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose home health agencies in Portland.
A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.4, Portland is on par with the national average for those seeking home health agencies.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Portland. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Portland, OR
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Portland, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for home health agencies. The HealthScore for Portland is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 8.2, Portland rates above average for those seeking home health agencies.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking home health agencies. At 389.9 physicians per capita, Portland scores 76.8 percent better than the national average. Portland scores 192.3 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.8, and scores 69.7 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 33.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Portland is 77.8 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Portland is 77.8 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Portland's environmental health -- is about average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Portland, OR | Nat'l Avg |
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| Physicians | 389.9 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 3.8 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 10.4 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 8.1 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 10.7 | 7 |
CostScore for Portland, OR
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Portland, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for home health agencies. The CostScore for Portland is based on data such as the average monthly cost of home health agencies in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 3.3, the costs associated with home health agencies in Portland are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Portland is $4,172 , which is 15.2 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Portland indexes at 19.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 15.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 52.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Portland, OR |
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| Aggregate Index | 119 |
| Healthcare Index | 115 |
| Housing Index | 152 |
| Food Index | 108 |
| Utilities Index | 92 |
| Transportation Index | 113 |
LivabilityScore for Portland, OR
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Portland. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for home health agencies. The LivabilityScore for Portland is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4, Portland rates below average for home health agencies.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for home health agencies. The sun shines an average of 144 days each year in Portland, 29.8 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 37°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Portland than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 79°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Portland is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $49,295 per year, the population of Portland earns a median household income on par with the national average. Portland has an unemployment rate of 9.50 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 12.27 percent of the population in Portland is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Portland | "Nat'l Avg" |
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| Parks | 3.3 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 2.4 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 71.2 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 281.1 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 164.2 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 13 | 13.8 |
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