Home Health Agencies in Portland, Oregon

We found 18 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.

18 Portland, Oregon, Home Health Agencies
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    Addus HealthCare Services
    Portland, OR 97213
    "Addus is proud to be a nationally recognized provider of high quality, in-home care services wi..." more

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    HDE Home Care
    Portland, OR 97223
    " HDE Home Care is a family owned and operated in home care agency. We improve the quality of li..." more

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    Kaiser Permanente Home Health
    Portland, OR 97210

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    Providence Home Health
    Portland, OR 97213

    Housecall Providers
    Portland, OR 97215

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    Maxim Healthcare Services - Portland,...
    Portland, OR 97223
    "Maxim Healthcare Services has more than 20 years of providing solutions that imp" more

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    Adventist Health Home Health
    Portland, OR 97230

    HDE Home Care
    Portland, OR 97223
    "HDE is a licensed, bonded, and insured in home care agency. We service Northwes" more

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    Amedisys Home Health Care
    Portland, OR 97224

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    Marquis Home Health
    Serving Portland, Oregon

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    Signature Home Health & Home Care
    Serving Portland, Oregon

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    Generations Home Care Services
    Tualatin, OR 97062

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    BrightStar Care - Vancouver
    Vancouver, WA 98660
    "Provides non-medical and medical care to people of all ages across Clark, Skaman" more

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    Home Care & Hospice Southwest
    Vancouver, WA 98663

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    Maxim Healthcare Services - Vancouver...
    Vancouver, WA 98684
    "Maxim Healthcare Services has more than 20 years of providing solutions that imp" more

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    Northwest Healthcare - Home Care
    Vancouver, WA 98662
    "Northwest Healthcare, Inc., located in Vancouver, Washington , has been providin" more

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    Touchmark at Fairway Village
    Vancouver, WA 98683

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    Gentiva Health Svs /vancouver
    Vancouver, WA 98684

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 8.2 CostScore: 3.3 LivabilityScore: 4
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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.

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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. Air quality in Portland -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 18.1 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Portland's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita Portland, OR Nat'l Avg
Physicians 389.9 220.5
Geriatricians 3.8 1.3
Cardiologists 10.4 7.7
Oncologists 8.1 3.5
Orthopedists 10.7 7
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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
Aggregate Index 119
Healthcare Index 115
Housing Index 152
Food Index 108
Utilities Index 92
Transportation Index 113
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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
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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