Adult Disability Care in Charlestown, IN: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Charlestown, IN: the local picture

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Clark County)

272

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.7%

of households have no vehicle (5.0% in Clark County)

12

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

About 572 Charlestown residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 14% in Clark County).

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

3.7% of Charlestown households have no vehicle (5.0% in Clark County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Charlestown compared with Clark County and Indiana

Census figure	Charlestown	Clark County	Indiana
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	14%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.5%	4.9%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	3.7%	5.0%	6.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	6.3%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	9.7%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,674	$53,132	—

Older residents in towns around Charlestown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Sellersburg, IN	6.0 mi	2,317	20%
Prospect, KY	6.6 mi	1,384	11%
Jeffersonville, IN	6.9 mi	8,950	14%
Clarksville, IN	9.1 mi	3,568	16%
Indian Hills, KY	9.8 mi	809	4.0%
Graymoor-Devondale, KY	11 mi	771	12%

Home health agencies serving Charlestown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Kort	Jeffersonville, IN	9.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(812) 948-0549
Adoration Home Health	Jeffersonville, IN	9.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(812) 284-3030
Common Spirit Health At Home	Clarksville, IN	9.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(812) 283-9190
Carefirst Rehab LLC	Sellersburg, IN	6.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(812) 748-7433
Baptist Home Health Care Of Indiana	New Albany, IN	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(812) 949-5621

Straight-line miles from the center of Charlestown. 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 Charlestown

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,473 monthly median income of Charlestown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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.

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 Charlestown: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Charlestown?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,473 monthly median income of Charlestown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Indiana.

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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 Charlestown, IN