Adult Disability Care in Amherst Town, MA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Amherst Town, MA: the local picture

8.7%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.7% in Hampshire County)

934

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

15%

of households have no vehicle (7.4% in Hampshire County)

4

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

About 2,741 Amherst Town residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.7%; 9.7% in Hampshire County).

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

15% of Amherst Town households have no vehicle (7.4% in Hampshire County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Amherst Town compared with Hampshire County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Amherst Town	Hampshire County	Massachusetts
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	8.7%	9.7%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.0%	3.7%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	13%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.2%	6.6%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,722	$67,196	—

Older residents in towns around Amherst Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Northampton, MA	8.9 mi	6,331	12%
Easthampton, MA	11 mi	3,843	12%
Holyoke, MA	13 mi	7,606	18%
Chicopee, MA	13 mi	10,770	17%
Ware, MA	15 mi	1,106	20%
Palmer Town, MA	16 mi	2,587	11%

Home health agencies serving Amherst Town

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson	Northampton, MA	6.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 584-1060
Holyoke Visiting Nurse Assoc	Holyoke, MA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 887-5543
Encompass Health Home Health	Ludlow, MA	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(413) 610-2324
Excel Home Care Services Inc	Wilbraham, MA	17 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(413) 583-2005

Straight-line miles from the center of Amherst Town. 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 Amherst 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 21% of the $8,144 monthly median income of Amherst 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.

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 Amherst Town: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Amherst 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 21% of the $8,144 monthly median income of Amherst 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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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 Amherst Town, MA