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

Local figures

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

28%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (23% in Clare County)

149

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.2%

of households have no vehicle (7.8% in Clare County)

14

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

About 530 Clare residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (28%; 23% in Clare County).

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

7.2% of Clare households have no vehicle (7.8% in Clare County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Clare compared with Clare County and Michigan

Census figure	Clare	Clare County	Michigan
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	28%	23%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.0%	9.0%	4.6%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	7.8%	7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.9%	5.5%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	15%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,294	$42,986	—

Older residents in towns around Clare

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Mount Pleasant, MI	16 mi	1,951	12%
Gladwin, MI	17 mi	781	36%
St. Louis, MI	30 mi	865	14%
Midland, MI	30 mi	8,729	13%
Alma, MI	31 mi	1,643	19%
Canadian Lakes, MI	32 mi	1,342	13%

Home health agencies serving Clare

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americans Home Health Care	Saginaw, MI	47 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 791-7951
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	110 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100
Mclaren Home Care	Mount Pleasant, MI	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 772-6785
Heartland Home Health	Midland, MI	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 667-3440

Straight-line miles from the center of Clare. 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 Clare

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 39% of the $3,775 monthly median income of Clare 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 Clare: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Clare?

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 39% of the $3,775 monthly median income of Clare 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 Clare, MI