Adult Disability Care in Austin, IN: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Austin, IN: the local picture

23%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (21% in Scott County)

270

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.2%

of households have no vehicle (3.5% in Scott County)

10

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

About 554 Austin residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (23%; 21% in Scott County).

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

3.2% of Austin households have no vehicle (3.5% in Scott County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Austin compared with Scott County and Indiana

Census figure	Austin	Scott County	Indiana
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	23%	21%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	11%	9.4%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	3.5%	6.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.5%	2.0%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	44%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	17%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,958	$33,785	—

Older residents in towns around Austin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Scottsburg, IN	4.1 mi	1,355	26%
Seymour, IN	15 mi	2,917	11%
Brownstown, IN	16 mi	875	15%
Salem, IN	18 mi	1,388	21%
Hanover, IN	19 mi	416	19%
North Vernon, IN	21 mi	1,037	23%

Home health agencies serving Austin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Schneck Medical Center Home Health Care	Seymour, IN	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 522-0460
Common Spirit Health At Home	Clarksville, IN	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(812) 283-9190
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Adoration Home Health	Jeffersonville, IN	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(812) 284-3030
Carefirst Rehab LLC	Sellersburg, IN	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(812) 748-7433

Straight-line miles from the center of Austin. 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 Austin

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $2,913 monthly median income of Austin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Austin: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Austin?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $2,913 monthly median income of Austin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Indiana.

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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 Austin, IN