In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Bay City, MI
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 Bay City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Bay City, MI: the local picture
About 3,416 Bay City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 14% in Bay County).
1,380 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
12% of Bay City households have no vehicle (6.6% in Bay County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Bay City compared with Bay County and Michigan
| Census figure | Bay City | Bay County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9% | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.1% | 2.3% | 10% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 41% | 33% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 11% | 9.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $39,000 | $45,634 | — |
Older residents in towns around Bay City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essexville, MI | 2.8 mi | 694 | 14% |
| Buena Vista, MI | 12 mi | 1,261 | 30% |
| Saginaw, MI | 12 mi | 6,488 | 22% |
| Freeland, MI | 12 mi | 761 | 6.5% |
| Shields, MI | 15 mi | 2,121 | 14% |
| Bridgeport, MI | 15 mi | 1,453 | 18% |
Home health agencies serving Bay City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americans Home Health Care | Saginaw, MI | 8.7 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (989) 791-7951 |
| Absolute Home Health Care | Grand Blanc, MI | 48 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (810) 694-1042 |
| Mclaren Home Health | Bay City, MI | 0.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (800) 862-3132 |
| Elara Caring | Bingham Farms, MI | 81 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (248) 530-3720 |
| First State Home Health Care, Inc | Saginaw, MI | 8.7 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (989) 771-2100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Bay City. 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 Bay City
At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Bay City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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 Bay City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Bay City?
At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Bay City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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 Michigan.
More senior care near Bay City
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Essexville, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Buena Vista, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Saginaw, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Freeland, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Shields, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Bridgeport, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Midland, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Frankenmuth, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Vassar, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Caro, MI
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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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