Adult Disability Care in Benton, KY: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Benton, KY: the local picture

12%

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

115

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.1%

of households have no vehicle (4.9% in Marshall County)

5

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

About 320 Benton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 18% in Marshall County).

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

7.1% of Benton households have no vehicle (4.9% in Marshall County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Benton compared with Marshall County and Kentucky

Census figure	Benton	Marshall County	Kentucky
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	18%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.3%	7.3%	5.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	4.9%	6.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.7%	1.4%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	39%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	10%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,727	$52,848	—

Older residents in towns around Benton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Calvert City, KY	14 mi	474	20%
Reidland, KY	14 mi	966	10%
Murray, KY	16 mi	2,364	15%
Mayfield, KY	17 mi	1,872	28%
Farley, KY	18 mi	927	25%
Hendron, KY	20 mi	1,456	11%

Home health agencies serving Benton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Murray, KY	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 753-1434
Marshall County Hospital Home Health	Benton, KY	2.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 527-8084
Lifeline Of Jackson Purchase Home Health	Mayfield, KY	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(270) 753-5656
Mercy Health - Home Care, Paducah	Paducah, KY	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 600-0417
Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care	Louisville, KY	177 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 454-5656

Straight-line miles from the center of Benton. 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 Benton

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 38% of the $3,977 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Benton?

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 38% of the $3,977 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton, KY