In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Chincoteague, VA
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 Chincoteague for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Chincoteague, VA: the local picture
About 155 Chincoteague residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (10%; 12% in Accomack County).
59 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
1.6% of Chincoteague households have no vehicle (6.1% in Accomack County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Chincoteague compared with Accomack County and Virginia
| Census figure | Chincoteague | Accomack County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 10% | 12% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 0.2% | 14% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 22% | 37% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 15% | 8.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $56,833 | $49,025 | — |
Older residents in towns around Chincoteague
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocomoke City, MD | 14 mi | 854 | 21% |
| Snow Hill, MD | 16 mi | 434 | 9.7% |
| Princess Anne, MD | 26 mi | 297 | 13% |
| Berlin, MD | 27 mi | 904 | 13% |
| Fruitland, MD | 30 mi | 729 | 10% |
| West Ocean City, MD | 30 mi | 1,189 | 8.2% |
Home health agencies serving Chincoteague
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Shore Home Health | Accomac, VA | 24 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (757) 789-5000 |
| Kind Hearts | Oak Hall, VA | 10 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (757) 990-5353 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Chincoteague. 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 Chincoteague
At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,736 monthly median income of Chincoteague households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.
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 Chincoteague: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Chincoteague?
At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,736 monthly median income of Chincoteague households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus covers Virginia.
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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Pocomoke City, MD
- Disability Care for Adults in Snow Hill, MD
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- Disability Care for Adults in Berlin, MD
- Disability Care for Adults in Fruitland, MD
- Disability Care for Adults in West Ocean City, MD
- Disability Care for Adults in Salisbury, MD
- Disability Care for Adults in Ocean Pines, MD
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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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