In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Buzzards Bay, MA
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 Buzzards Bay for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Buzzards Bay, MA: the local picture
About 258 Buzzards Bay residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 9.7% in Barnstable County).
123 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
9.7% of Buzzards Bay households have no vehicle (5.4% in Barnstable County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Buzzards Bay compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts
| Census figure | Buzzards Bay | Barnstable County | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 15% | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.7% | 5.4% | 12% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.8% | 11% | 25% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 30% | 27% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.7% | 6.8% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,375 | $76,945 | — |
Older residents in towns around Buzzards Bay
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Beach, MA | 2.6 mi | 1,062 | 8.6% |
| Sagamore, MA | 4.8 mi | 860 | 4.5% |
| Wareham Center, MA | 5.4 mi | 691 | 21% |
| Sandwich, MA | 6.1 mi | 1,205 | 5.9% |
| Forestdale, MA | 7.3 mi | 639 | 21% |
| North Falmouth, MA | 7.8 mi | 985 | 12% |
Home health agencies serving Buzzards Bay
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Sandwich, MA | 7.7 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (508) 888-2932 |
| Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company | Marlborough, MA | 63 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (508) 383-7000 |
| Community Nurse, Inc | Fairhaven, MA | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (508) 992-6278 |
| Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc | Fairhaven, MA | 16 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (508) 973-3420 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc | Hyannis, MA | 18 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (508) 778-8800 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Buzzards Bay. 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 Buzzards Bay
At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,365 monthly median income of Buzzards Bay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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 Buzzards Bay: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Buzzards Bay?
At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,365 monthly median income of Buzzards Bay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Massachusetts.
More senior care near Buzzards Bay
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Monument Beach, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in Sagamore, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in Wareham Center, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in Sandwich, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in Forestdale, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in North Falmouth, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in East Sandwich, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in The Pinehills, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in Mattapoisett Center, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in East Falmouth, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in Falmouth, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in Plymouth, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in Barnstable Town, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in North Plymouth, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in Acushnet Center, MA
- Disability Care for Adults in Kingston, MA
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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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