Adult Disability Care in Dayton, OH: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Dayton, OH: the local picture

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Montgomery County)

4,610

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

16%

of households have no vehicle (8.5% in Montgomery County)

88

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

About 15,228 Dayton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 13% in Montgomery County).

4,610 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

16% of Dayton households have no vehicle (8.5% in Montgomery County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Dayton compared with Montgomery County and Ohio

Census figure	Dayton	Montgomery County	Ohio
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	13%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.4%	4.4%	4.3%
Households with no vehicle	16%	8.5%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.0%	7.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,132	$51,222	—

Older residents in towns around Dayton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Shiloh, OH	2.7 mi	2,705	17%
Fort McKinley, OH	2.8 mi	487	12%
Riverside, OH	4.0 mi	3,712	16%
Oakwood, OH	4.7 mi	1,269	7.2%
Moraine, OH	6.4 mi	835	13%
Trotwood, OH	6.5 mi	5,169	14%

Home health agencies serving Dayton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Fidelity Health Care	Moraine, OH	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 208-6412
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	9.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Gem City Home Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	12 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 438-9100
Premier Nursing, LLC Home Health Service	Middletown, OH	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 433-1856
Community Mercy Home Care, LLC	Springfield, OH	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 328-5113

Straight-line miles from the center of Dayton. 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 Dayton

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,094 monthly median income of Dayton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Dayton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Dayton?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,094 monthly median income of Dayton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Ohio.

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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 Dayton, OH