Adult Disability Care in Columbus, KS: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Columbus, KS: the local picture

26%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (16% in Cherokee County)

216

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.1%

of households have no vehicle (4.9% in Cherokee County)

6

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

About 408 Columbus residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (26%; 16% in Cherokee County).

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

4.1% of Columbus households have no vehicle (4.9% in Cherokee County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Columbus compared with Cherokee County and Kansas

Census figure	Columbus	Cherokee County	Kansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	26%	16%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	14%	7.9%	4.1%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	4.9%	5.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	2.1%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	15%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,182	$41,494	—

Older residents in towns around Columbus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Baxter Springs, KS	12 mi	636	13%
Galena, KS	13 mi	480	25%
Carl Junction, MO	17 mi	1,201	7.5%
Pittsburg, KS	19 mi	2,600	16%
Miami, OK	20 mi	1,945	22%
Joplin, MO	20 mi	10,195	19%

Home health agencies serving Columbus

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Pittsburg, KS	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 231-3088
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	129 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Freeman Home Care Services	Joplin, MO	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 347-6000
Home Town Health Care	Fredonia, KS	57 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 378-3760
Labette Home Health	Parsons, KS	26 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(620) 820-5144

Straight-line miles from the center of Columbus. 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 Columbus

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 60% of the $2,182 monthly median income of Columbus 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.

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 Columbus: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Columbus?

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 60% of the $2,182 monthly median income of Columbus 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.

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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 Columbus, KS