Adult Disability Care in Edgemoor, DE: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Edgemoor, DE: the local picture

18%

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

392

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.9%

of households have no vehicle (7.5% in New Castle County)

11

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

About 770 Edgemoor residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 11% in New Castle County).

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

7.9% of Edgemoor households have no vehicle (7.5% in New Castle County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Edgemoor compared with New Castle County and Delaware

Census figure	Edgemoor	New Castle County	Delaware
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	11%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	9.4%	4.0%	4.3%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	7.5%	6.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.8%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	7.8%	7.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,956	$68,907	—

Older residents in towns around Edgemoor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Wilmington, DE	1.9 mi	11,083	14%
Penns Grove, NJ	2.7 mi	437	19%
Carneys Point, NJ	3.9 mi	1,719	17%
Claymont, DE	4.2 mi	1,424	13%
Elsmere, DE	4.8 mi	774	9.1%
Greenville, DE	5.4 mi	988	5.6%

Home health agencies serving Edgemoor

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Delaware, LLC	Dover, DE	41 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 678-4764
Aveanna Home Healthcare	Milford, DE	58 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 514-9597
Saint Francis Home Care	Newark, DE	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 575-8240
Christianacare Homehealth	Wilmington, DE	3.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(302) 327-5200
Christianacare Homehealth	Camden, DE	46 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 Edgemoor. 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 Edgemoor

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 32% of the $4,496 monthly median income of Edgemoor 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.

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 Edgemoor: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Edgemoor?

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 32% of the $4,496 monthly median income of Edgemoor 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.

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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 Edgemoor, DE