In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Clay Center, KS
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 Clay Center for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Clay Center, KS: the local picture
About 329 Clay Center residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 14% in Clay County).
130 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
8.2% of Clay Center households have no vehicle (6.8% in Clay County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Clay Center compared with Clay County and Kansas
| Census figure | Clay Center | Clay County | Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2% | 6.8% | 5.1% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 1.2% | 2.1% | 12% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 36% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.7% | 13% | 8.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $35,481 | $48,229 | — |
Older residents in towns around Clay Center
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Riley, KS | 25 mi | 0 | 25% |
| Junction City, KS | 29 mi | 2,164 | 19% |
| Concordia, KS | 31 mi | 934 | 9.3% |
| Manhattan, KS | 31 mi | 5,364 | 12% |
| Abilene, KS | 32 mi | 1,520 | 16% |
| Marysville, KS | 41 mi | 674 | 11% |
Home health agencies serving Clay Center
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas | Hays, KS | 123 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (785) 621-2499 |
| Kancover Home Health LLC | Bennington, KS | 36 mi | 3 of 5 | — | (785) 392-7085 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Topeka | Topeka, KS | 79 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (785) 272-1616 |
| Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City | Wa Keeney, KS | 149 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy | (620) 225-5400 |
| Meadowlark Hills Home Health | Manhattan, KS | 32 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (785) 537-9497 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Clay Center. 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 Clay Center
At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,957 monthly median income of Clay Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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.
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 Clay Center: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Clay Center?
At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $2,957 monthly median income of Clay Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Kansas.
More senior care near Clay Center
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Fort Riley, KS
- Disability Care for Adults in Junction City, KS
- Disability Care for Adults in Concordia, KS
- Disability Care for Adults in Manhattan, KS
- Disability Care for Adults in Abilene, KS
- Disability Care for Adults in Marysville, KS
- Disability Care for Adults in Wamego, KS
- Disability Care for Adults in Salina, KS
- Disability Care for Adults in Beloit, KS
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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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