In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Agawam Town, MA
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Agawam Town for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Agawam Town, MA: the local picture
About 1,489 Agawam Town residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.9%; 15% in Hampden County).
658 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
8.7% of Agawam Town households have no vehicle (12% in Hampden County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Agawam Town compared with Hampden County and Massachusetts
| Census figure | Agawam Town | Hampden County | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 8.9% | 15% | 9.7% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 4.0% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% | 12% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 11% | 26% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 35% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 10% | 15% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,537 | $48,894 | — |
Older residents in towns around Agawam Town
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield Town, MA | 4.3 mi | 5,038 | 16% |
| Longmeadow, MA | 4.4 mi | 3,618 | 5.6% |
| Sherwood Manor, CT | 5.7 mi | 1,169 | 7.9% |
| Thompsonville, CT | 5.7 mi | 1,251 | 18% |
| Springfield, MA | 6.8 mi | 20,464 | 18% |
| Westfield, MA | 7.4 mi | 7,534 | 12% |
Home health agencies serving Agawam Town
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Braintree, MA | 86 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (617) 969-7517 |
| Amedisys Home Health Care | Agawam, MA | 1.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (413) 789-0027 |
| Legacy Lifecare Visiting Nurse Agency - West | Longmeadow, MA | 4.5 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (413) 567-6211 |
| Comfort Plus Caregivers LLC | East Longmeadow, MA | 7.6 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, home health aides | (413) 224-2651 |
| Caretenders | Holyoke, MA | 9.6 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (413) 592-1762 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Agawam Town. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Agawam Town
At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,378 monthly median income of Agawam Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Agawam Town: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Agawam Town?
At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,378 monthly median income of Agawam Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Massachusetts.
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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in West Springfield Town, MA
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- Disability Care for Adults in Sherwood Manor, CT
- Disability Care for Adults in Thompsonville, CT
- Disability Care for Adults in Springfield, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in Westfield, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in Hazardville, CT
- Disability Care for Adults in Southwood Acres, CT
- Disability Care for Adults in Chicopee, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in Windsor Locks, CT
- Disability Care for Adults in Holyoke, MA
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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.
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