Adult Disability Care in Dixon, IL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Dixon, IL: the local picture

22%

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

752

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

of households have no vehicle (6.6% in Lee County)

7

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

About 1,623 Dixon residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (22%; 16% in Lee County).

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

11% of Dixon households have no vehicle (6.6% in Lee County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Dixon compared with Lee County and Illinois

Census figure	Dixon	Lee County	Illinois
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	22%	16%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	10%	6.8%	3.5%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.6%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	4.6%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,341	$54,111	—

Older residents in towns around Dixon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Sterling, IL	12 mi	3,219	11%
Rock Falls, IL	12 mi	1,675	18%
Oregon, IL	14 mi	877	26%
Mount Morris, IL	14 mi	897	11%
Rochelle, IL	22 mi	1,474	14%
Byron, IL	22 mi	616	8.5%

Home health agencies serving Dixon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC	Lombard, IL	75 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 620-9064
Osf Healthcare Home Care	Loves Park, IL	41 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 381-6330
Castor Home Nursing Inc	Sterling, IL	12 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(815) 624-3177
In-Home Care Connection Home Health Services	Moline, IL	58 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(309) 764-7477
Cgh Home Nursing	Sterling, IL	12 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(815) 622-0836

Straight-line miles from the center of Dixon. 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 Dixon

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,778 monthly median income of Dixon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Dixon: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Dixon?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,778 monthly median income of Dixon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Illinois.

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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 Dixon, IL