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

Local figures

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

6.6%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Strafford County)

168

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

12%

of households have no vehicle (4.9% in Strafford County)

7

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

About 601 Durham residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.6%; 11% in Strafford County).

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

12% of Durham households have no vehicle (4.9% in Strafford County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Durham compared with Strafford County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Durham	Strafford County	New Hampshire
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	6.6%	11%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.8%	3.5%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.9%	4.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	5.3%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.6%	9.6%	7.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,986	$60,487	—

Older residents in towns around Durham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Dover, NH	3.7 mi	5,597	10%
Newmarket, NH	4.7 mi	756	8.6%
South Eliot, ME	6.7 mi	1,380	15%
Somersworth, NH	7.9 mi	1,700	12%
South Berwick, ME	8.8 mi	528	22%
Portsmouth, NH	9.2 mi	4,946	9.5%

Home health agencies serving Durham

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	7.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Wentworth Home Care & Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Somersworth, NH	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 692-0200
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Caretenders	Epping, NH	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(603) 952-3500
Cornerstone Vna	Rochester, NH	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 332-1133

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 New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $7,749 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. New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $7,749 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. New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire.

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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, NH