Adult Disability Care in Chelsea, MI: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Chelsea, MI: the local picture

5.1%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.6% in Washtenaw County)

48

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

of households have no vehicle (8.2% in Washtenaw County)

22

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

About 134 Chelsea residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (5.1%; 8.6% in Washtenaw County).

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

11% of Chelsea households have no vehicle (8.2% in Washtenaw County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Chelsea compared with Washtenaw County and Michigan

Census figure	Chelsea	Washtenaw County	Michigan
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	5.1%	8.6%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.8%	2.9%	4.6%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.2%	7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.9%	16%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	6.5%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,069	$77,170	—

Older residents in towns around Chelsea

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Dexter, MI	7.2 mi	980	5.7%
Manchester, MI	11 mi	499	6.3%
Ann Arbor, MI	15 mi	15,777	6.3%
Whitmore Lake, MI	16 mi	1,161	14%
Saline, MI	16 mi	2,576	7.9%
Michigan Center, MI	17 mi	834	12%

Home health agencies serving Chelsea

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
Shared Services Home Health Care	Saline, MI	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 222-4037
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Safe Care Home Health Services	Livonia, MI	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 744-9683
Ohioans Home Healthcare	Saline, MI	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422

Straight-line miles from the center of Chelsea. 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 Chelsea

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,922 monthly median income of Chelsea households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Chelsea: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Chelsea?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,922 monthly median income of Chelsea households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Michigan.

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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 Chelsea, MI