Adult Disability Care in Beaver Dam, KY: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Beaver Dam, KY: the local picture

9.8%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (17% in Ohio County)

45

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.8%

of households have no vehicle (5.1% in Ohio County)

5

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

About 211 Beaver Dam residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.8%; 17% in Ohio County).

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

5.8% of Beaver Dam households have no vehicle (5.1% in Ohio County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Beaver Dam compared with Ohio County and Kentucky

Census figure	Beaver Dam	Ohio County	Kentucky
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	9.8%	17%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.1%	5.4%	5.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	5.1%	6.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	4.6%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	49%	39%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,139	$43,736	—

Older residents in towns around Beaver Dam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Hartford, KY	3.5 mi	468	17%
Central City, KY	16 mi	763	16%
Masonville, KY	21 mi	352	6.7%
Greenville, KY	21 mi	1,082	34%
Owensboro, KY	28 mi	11,457	18%
Thruston, KY	28 mi	271	9.7%

Home health agencies serving Beaver Dam

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Owensboro, KY	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 852-4811
Owensboro Health Home Care	Owensboro, KY	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 688-6046
Caresouth Hha Holdings Of Winchester, LLC Dba Enhabit Home Health	Owensboro, KY	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 685-4663
Caretenders	Owensboro, KY	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 685-3876
Green River District Hha	Owensboro, KY	27 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(270) 686-8123

Straight-line miles from the center of Beaver Dam. 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 Beaver Dam

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,178 monthly median income of Beaver Dam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Beaver Dam: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Beaver Dam?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,178 monthly median income of Beaver Dam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services covers Kentucky.

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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 Beaver Dam, KY