Adult Disability Care in Abilene, KS: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Abilene, KS: the local picture

16%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Dickinson County)

308

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.6%

of households have no vehicle (4.7% in Dickinson County)

9

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

About 586 Abilene residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 13% in Dickinson County).

308 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

5.6% of Abilene households have no vehicle (4.7% in Dickinson County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Abilene compared with Dickinson County and Kansas

Census figure	Abilene	Dickinson County	Kansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	13%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.5%	6.3%	4.1%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	4.7%	5.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	4.1%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,165	$50,561	—

Older residents in towns around Abilene

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Junction City, KS	21 mi	2,164	19%
Salina, KS	22 mi	8,567	11%
Fort Riley, KS	26 mi	0	25%
Clay Center, KS	32 mi	989	16%
Lindsborg, KS	34 mi	775	8.7%
Manhattan, KS	38 mi	5,364	12%

Home health agencies serving Abilene

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wesley Healthcare At Home	Salina, KS	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 825-8500
Home Health & Hospice Of Dickinson County	Abilene, KS	1.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 263-6630
Kancover Home Health LLC	Bennington, KS	21 mi	3 of 5	—	(785) 392-7085
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	87 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City	Wa Keeney, KS	143 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(620) 225-5400

Straight-line miles from the center of Abilene. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Abilene

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,430 monthly median income of Abilene households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

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

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Abilene: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Abilene?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,430 monthly median income of Abilene households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Kansas.

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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 Support for Adults With Disabilities in Abilene, KS