In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Benton Heights, 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 Benton Heights for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Benton Heights, MI: the local picture
About 180 Benton Heights residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.7%; 12% in Berrien County).
92 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
19% of Benton Heights households have no vehicle (8.0% in Berrien County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Benton Heights compared with Berrien County and Michigan
| Census figure | Benton Heights | Berrien County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 9.7% | 12% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 4.9% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 19% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 16% | 7.9% | 10% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 54% | 30% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 10% | 9.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $17,480 | $53,197 | — |
Older residents in towns around Benton Heights
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor, MI | 1.8 mi | 918 | 17% |
| Fair Plain, MI | 3.4 mi | 1,251 | 15% |
| St. Joseph, MI | 4.1 mi | 1,881 | 9.1% |
| Paw Paw Lake, MI | 9.4 mi | 920 | 11% |
| Dowagiac, MI | 18 mi | 1,201 | 17% |
| Buchanan, MI | 20 mi | 646 | 9.0% |
Home health agencies serving Benton Heights
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Niles, MI | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (269) 663-2201 |
| Seasons Home Health Care | Portage, MI | 44 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (269) 684-0004 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St Joseph Hospital | Benton Harbor, MI | 1.0 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (269) 985-4400 |
| Michiana Home Care | Niles, MI | 23 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (269) 687-2900 |
| Bronson At Home Healthcare Services | Battle Creek, MI | 63 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (844) 241-4663 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Benton Heights. 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 Benton Heights
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 100% of the $1,457 monthly median income of Benton Heights 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 Benton Heights: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Benton Heights?
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 100% of the $1,457 monthly median income of Benton Heights 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.
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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Benton Harbor, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Fair Plain, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in St. Joseph, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Paw Paw Lake, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Dowagiac, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Buchanan, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in South Haven, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Niles, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Paw Paw, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Granger, IN
- Disability Care for Adults in Notre Dame, IN
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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