Adult Disability Care in Chatham, IL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Chatham, IL: the local picture

5.2%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Sangamon County)

196

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

0.9%

of households have no vehicle (7.6% in Sangamon County)

7

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

About 423 Chatham residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (5.2%; 11% in Sangamon County).

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

0.9% of Chatham households have no vehicle (7.6% in Sangamon County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Chatham compared with Sangamon County and Illinois

Census figure	Chatham	Sangamon County	Illinois
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	5.2%	11%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.4%	4.1%	3.5%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	7.6%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	4.8%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.7%	8.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,713	$65,003	—

Older residents in towns around Chatham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Auburn, IL	7.3 mi	706	15%
Pawnee, IL	8.0 mi	430	11%
Springfield, IL	8.5 mi	22,574	13%
Rochester, IL	10 mi	721	7.5%
Virden, IL	12 mi	528	11%
Riverton, IL	14 mi	604	3.7%

Home health agencies serving Chatham

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	6.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	65 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Enhabit Home Health	Springfield, IL	7.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 542-7138
Advanced Healthcare Services, LLC	Springfield, IL	6.6 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 726-6956
Memorial Home Services	Springfield, IL	7.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 788-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Chatham. 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 Chatham

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $7,309 monthly median income of Chatham households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois'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.

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 Chatham: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Chatham?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $7,309 monthly median income of Chatham households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois'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 Illinois.

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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 Chatham, IL