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

Local figures

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

7.2%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.7% in Porter County)

126

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.4%

of households have no vehicle (3.4% in Porter County)

29

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

About 597 Chesterton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.2%; 9.7% in Porter County).

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

5.4% of Chesterton households have no vehicle (3.4% in Porter County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Chesterton compared with Porter County and Indiana

Census figure	Chesterton	Porter County	Indiana
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	7.2%	9.7%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.5%	3.8%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	3.4%	6.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.9%	7.3%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	26%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	7.1%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,714	$59,706	—

Older residents in towns around Chesterton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Porter, IN	2.4 mi	1,030	10%
South Haven, IN	6.1 mi	957	12%
Portage, IN	6.4 mi	6,098	11%
Valparaiso, IN	8.3 mi	5,873	10%
Westville, IN	8.9 mi	425	13%
Lake Station, IN	10 mi	1,648	16%

Home health agencies serving Chesterton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Powers Home Health Services	Hobart, IN	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(219) 947-6105
Elara Caring	Valparaiso, IN	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 246-5171
Enhabit Home Health	Schererville, IN	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(219) 864-9988
At Home Quality Care	Chesterton, IN	1.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 395-9100
Preble Home Health Services	Eaton, OH	180 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 336-5320

Straight-line miles from the center of Chesterton. 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 Chesterton

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 35% of the $4,226 monthly median income of Chesterton 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 Chesterton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Chesterton?

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 35% of the $4,226 monthly median income of Chesterton 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 Chesterton, IN