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

Local figures

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

15%

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

68

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.6%

of households have no vehicle (6.3% in Columbia County)

1

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

About 230 Dayton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 13% in Columbia County).

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

8.6% of Dayton households have no vehicle (6.3% in Columbia County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Dayton compared with Columbia County and Washington

Census figure	Dayton	Columbia County	Washington
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	13%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.4%	4.3%	4.1%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	6.3%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	7.7%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.5%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,875	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Dayton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Walla Walla, WA	24 mi	6,410	11%
College Place, WA	28 mi	2,083	14%
Milton-Freewater, OR	33 mi	1,160	22%
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA	42 mi	2,374	11%
West Clarkston-Highland, WA	44 mi	1,523	25%
Clarkston, WA	45 mi	1,100	19%

Home health agencies serving Dayton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus Home Health, Walla Walla	Walla Walla, WA	25 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 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 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 51% of the $3,906 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. 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.

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 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 51% of the $3,906 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. 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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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, WA