In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Dover, DE
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 Dover for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Dover, DE: the local picture
About 3,392 Dover residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 15% in Kent County).
1,070 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
12% of Dover households have no vehicle (6.6% in Kent County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Dover compared with Kent County and Delaware
| Census figure | Dover | Kent County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 14% | 15% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 4.5% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 6.6% | 6.2% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 14% | 11% | 15% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 44% | 37% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 14% | 8.6% | 7.6% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $46,310 | $58,403 | — |
Older residents in towns around Dover
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Acres, DE | 3.1 mi | 928 | 15% |
| Dover Base Housing, DE | 3.7 mi | 69 | 3.3% |
| Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE | 4.3 mi | 555 | 17% |
| Camden, DE | 4.6 mi | 925 | 11% |
| Riverview, DE | 9.0 mi | 612 | 36% |
| Clayton, DE | 9.8 mi | 400 | 9.8% |
Home health agencies serving Dover
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Delaware, LLC | Dover, DE | 4.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 678-4764 |
| Aveanna Home Healthcare | Milford, DE | 17 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 514-9597 |
| Bayada Home Health Care At Bayhealth | Dover, DE | 1.4 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 744-7300 |
| Homecall | Bear, DE | 32 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (302) 966-9604 |
| Christianacare Homehealth | Camden, DE | 5.8 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (302) 698-4300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Dover. 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 Dover
At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,859 monthly median income of Dover households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Dover: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Dover?
At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,859 monthly median income of Dover households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware'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 Delaware.
More senior care near Dover
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Highland Acres, DE
- Disability Care for Adults in Dover Base Housing, DE
- Disability Care for Adults in Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE
- Disability Care for Adults in Camden, DE
- Disability Care for Adults in Riverview, DE
- Disability Care for Adults in Clayton, DE
- Disability Care for Adults in Smyrna, DE
- Disability Care for Adults in Harrington, DE
- Disability Care for Adults in Milford, DE
- Disability Care for Adults in Townsend, DE
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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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