In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Central City, KY
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 Central City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Central City, KY: the local picture
About 504 Central City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 20% in Muhlenberg County).
86 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
8.2% of Central City households have no vehicle (5.2% in Muhlenberg County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Central City compared with Muhlenberg County and Kentucky
| Census figure | Central City | Muhlenberg County | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 16% | 20% | 16% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.8% | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2% | 5.2% | 6.8% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.2% | 2.0% | 6.8% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 45% | 39% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 18% | 18% | 13% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $37,308 | $36,223 | — |
Older residents in towns around Central City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, KY | 6.5 mi | 1,082 | 34% |
| Beaver Dam, KY | 16 mi | 672 | 9.8% |
| Hartford, KY | 17 mi | 468 | 17% |
| Madisonville, KY | 21 mi | 3,770 | 23% |
| Masonville, KY | 26 mi | 352 | 6.7% |
| Sorgho, KY | 31 mi | 269 | 25% |
Home health agencies serving Central City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Hopkinsville, KY | 36 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (270) 885-7887 |
| Owensboro Health Muhlenburg Community Hospital Home Health | Central City, KY | 0.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (270) 754-9340 |
| Baptist Health Deaconess Health At Home | Madisonville, KY | 20 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (270) 824-3470 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Central 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 Central City
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 49% of the $3,109 monthly median income of Central City 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.
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 Central City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Central City?
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 49% of the $3,109 monthly median income of Central City 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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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Greenville, KY
- Disability Care for Adults in Beaver Dam, KY
- Disability Care for Adults in Hartford, KY
- Disability Care for Adults in Madisonville, KY
- Disability Care for Adults in Masonville, KY
- Disability Care for Adults in Sorgho, KY
- Disability Care for Adults in Owensboro, KY
- Disability Care for Adults in Russellville, KY
- Disability Care for Adults in Thruston, KY
- Disability Care for Adults in Providence, KY
- Disability Care for Adults in Hopkinsville, KY
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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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