In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Clear Lake, IA
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 Clear Lake for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Clear Lake, IA: the local picture
About 539 Clear Lake residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 12% in Cerro Gordo County).
228 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
6.4% of Clear Lake households have no vehicle (5.0% in Cerro Gordo County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Clear Lake compared with Cerro Gordo County and Iowa
| Census figure | Clear Lake | Cerro Gordo County | Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 13% | 12% | 11% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 1.6% | 3.7% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.0% | 7.3% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $53,750 | $50,066 | — |
Older residents in towns around Clear Lake
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City, IA | 8.8 mi | 6,215 | 12% |
| Garner, IA | 12 mi | 916 | 8.7% |
| Forest City, IA | 16 mi | 756 | 6.4% |
| Belmond, IA | 23 mi | 727 | 7.1% |
| Hampton, IA | 28 mi | 981 | 9.6% |
| Osage, IA | 30 mi | 897 | 6.8% |
Home health agencies serving Clear Lake
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Des Moines Home Care | Des Moines, IA | 108 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (515) 643-8383 |
| Cerro Gordo County Department Of Public Health | Mason City, IA | 9.0 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (641) 421-9300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Clear Lake. 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 Clear Lake
At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Clear Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Clear Lake: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Clear Lake?
At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Clear Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Iowa.
More senior care near Clear Lake
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Mason City, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Garner, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Forest City, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Belmond, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Hampton, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Osage, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Clarion, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Charles City, IA
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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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