In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in College Place, WA
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 College Place for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in College Place, WA: the local picture
About 813 College Place residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 12% in Walla Walla County).
235 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 College Place households have no vehicle (6.2% in Walla Walla County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
College Place compared with Walla Walla County and Washington
| Census figure | College Place | Walla Walla County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 14% | 12% | 11% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 4.1% | 3.6% | 4.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 17% | 20% | 21% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 34% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 12% | 8.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $52,619 | $57,237 | — |
Older residents in towns around College Place
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla, WA | 3.2 mi | 6,410 | 11% |
| Milton-Freewater, OR | 7.4 mi | 1,160 | 22% |
| Dayton, WA | 28 mi | 683 | 15% |
| Burbank, WA | 30 mi | 446 | 17% |
| Finley, WA | 32 mi | 1,115 | 21% |
| Pendleton, OR | 33 mi | 3,024 | 17% |
Home health agencies serving College Place
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia River Home Health | Kennewick, WA | 39 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (509) 582-2273 |
| Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, Walla Walla | Walla Walla, WA | 3.2 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (509) 522-5710 |
Straight-line miles from the center of College Place. 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 College Place
At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $4,385 monthly median income of College Place households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.
CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.
Disability Care for Adults in College Place: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in College Place?
At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $4,385 monthly median income of College Place households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Washington.
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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Walla Walla, WA
- Disability Care for Adults in Milton-Freewater, OR
- Disability Care for Adults in Dayton, WA
- Disability Care for Adults in Burbank, WA
- Disability Care for Adults in Finley, WA
- Disability Care for Adults in Pendleton, OR
- Disability Care for Adults in Pasco, WA
- Disability Care for Adults in Kennewick, WA
- Disability Care for Adults in Hermiston, OR
- Disability Care for Adults in Umatilla, OR
- Disability Care for Adults in Richland, WA
- Disability Care for Adults in Connell, WA
- Disability Care for Adults in West Richland, WA
- Disability Care for Adults in La Grande, OR
- Disability Care for Adults in Benton City, WA
- Disability Care for Adults in Boardman, OR
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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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