In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Charles City, IA
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 Charles City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Charles City, IA: the local picture
About 701 Charles City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 13% in Floyd County).
272 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
8.7% of Charles City households have no vehicle (6.7% in Floyd County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Charles City compared with Floyd County and Iowa
| Census figure | Charles City | Floyd County | Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 18% | 13% | 11% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9% | 5.1% | 3.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% | 6.7% | 5.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.6% | 3.4% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 44% | 37% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $45,526 | $49,658 | — |
Older residents in towns around Charles City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osage, IA | 17 mi | 897 | 6.8% |
| New Hampton, IA | 18 mi | 695 | 11% |
| Waverly, IA | 26 mi | 1,954 | 11% |
| Mason City, IA | 27 mi | 6,215 | 12% |
| Hampton, IA | 35 mi | 981 | 9.6% |
| Cresco, IA | 35 mi | 828 | 10% |
Home health agencies serving Charles City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Des Moines Home Care | Des Moines, IA | 113 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (515) 643-8383 |
| Floyd County Public Health/ Home Health Care | Charles City, IA | 0.3 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (641) 257-6111 |
| Chickasaw Co Public Health & Home Care Services | New Hampton, IA | 18 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (641) 394-4053 |
| Family First Homecare Of Iowa | Urbandale, IA | 113 mi | not rated | nursing, home health aides | (515) 280-2180 |
| Maxim Healthcare Services Inc. | Omaha, NE | 214 mi | not rated | nursing, home health aides | (402) 399-8888 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Charles 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 Charles City
At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Charles City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 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 Charles City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Charles City?
At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,794 monthly median income of Charles City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Iowa.
More senior care near Charles City
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Osage, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in New Hampton, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Waverly, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Mason City, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Hampton, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Cresco, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Clear Lake, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Cedar Falls, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Waterloo, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Austin, MN
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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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