Adult Disability Care in Durham, NC: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Durham, NC: the local picture

8.6%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability

5,451

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.2%

of households have no vehicle

24

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

About 16,541 Durham residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.6%).

5,451 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

7.2% of Durham households have no vehicle; say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Durham compared with North Carolina

Census figure	Durham	North Carolina
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	8.6%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.8%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	5.3%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,108	—

Older residents in towns around Durham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Chapel Hill, NC	8.7 mi	7,766	5.0%
Morrisville, NC	10 mi	2,174	5.2%
Carrboro, NC	11 mi	2,207	7.0%
Hillsborough, NC	13 mi	1,728	10%
Butner, NC	14 mi	1,357	17%
Cary, NC	14 mi	25,341	5.7%

Home health agencies serving Durham

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Durham, NC	2.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Amedisys Home Health	Durham, NC	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 941-5793
Amedisys Home Health Of Chapel Hill	Chapel Hill, NC	7.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 401-3000
Well Care Home Health, Inc	Raleigh, NC	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 846-1018
Centerwell Home Health	Raleigh, NC	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Durham. 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 Durham

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,426 monthly median income of Durham households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 Durham: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Durham?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,426 monthly median income of Durham households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 North Carolina.

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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 Durham, NC