Senior care in Portsmouth.
Across Portsmouth, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
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Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 23704
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 23704
Available weekday mornings
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Finding care in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth sits on the Elizabeth River and is home to Norfolk Naval Shipyard. We help families across Olde Towne, Churchland, Port Norfolk, Cradock, Park View and Westhaven.
In Virginia, home care organizations, including agencies that help with bathing, dressing and other daily care, must be licensed by the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Licensure and Certification.
Tell us where in Portsmouth you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
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Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Portsmouth.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
CCC Plus Waiver in Portsmouth
Virginia Medicaid’s Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus) Waiver may pay for help at home for older adults and people with disabilities or chronic illness who are eligible for Medicaid. A long-term services screening by a social worker and a nurse comes first. Call the Virginia Division for Aging Services at 804-662-7000 to find your local Area Agency on Aging, and ask your local Department of Social Services for a long-term services screening. Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia can also point you to local help: 757-461-9481.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Portsmouth and the agency reaches out to set it up.
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Portsmouth Senior Station
A senior center on Clifford Street, listed by Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia among the area’s senior centers.
757-391-3241Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
The area’s agency on aging, based on Eltham Avenue in Norfolk. It offers meals, senior centers, I-Ride transportation and options counseling.
757-461-9481Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter
The chapter’s local office on Kempsville Circle in Norfolk offers care consultations, support groups and education for families.
757-459-2405Do you serve all of Portsmouth?
Yes. We help families across Portsmouth and nearby communities, including Norfolk, Chesapeake and Suffolk.
How much does home care cost in Portsmouth?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Portsmouth you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Portsmouth?
Start with Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia at 757-461-9481. In Portsmouth, Portsmouth Senior Station is at 757-391-3241.
How do I get help paying for home care in Portsmouth?
Virginia Medicaid’s Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus) Waiver may pay for help at home for older adults and people with disabilities or chronic illness who are eligible for Medicaid. A long-term services screening by a social worker and a nurse comes first. Call the Virginia Division for Aging Services at 804-662-7000 to find your local Area Agency on Aging, and ask your local Department of Social Services for a long-term services screening.
Where can I find dementia support in Portsmouth?
Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter is at 757-459-2405. The Alzheimer’s Association helpline answers day and night at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Portsmouth?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Portsmouth is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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