Adult Disability Care in Ellsworth, KS: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Ellsworth, KS: the local picture

11%

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

57

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.1%

of households have no vehicle (3.0% in Ellsworth County)

6

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

About 139 Ellsworth residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 11% in Ellsworth County).

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

4.1% of Ellsworth households have no vehicle (3.0% in Ellsworth County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Ellsworth compared with Ellsworth County and Kansas

Census figure	Ellsworth	Ellsworth County	Kansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	11%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.7%	4.2%	4.1%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	3.0%	5.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.5%	2.6%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	7.9%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,625	$56,045	—

Older residents in towns around Ellsworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Lyons, KS	27 mi	565	13%
Lindsborg, KS	32 mi	775	8.7%
Hoisington, KS	33 mi	503	16%
Salina, KS	34 mi	8,567	11%
Russell, KS	35 mi	1,030	11%
McPherson, KS	39 mi	2,315	8.0%

Home health agencies serving Ellsworth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Good Samaritan Home Health Of Central Kansas	Hays, KS	60 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 621-2499
Enhabit Home Health	Wichita, KS	87 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 267-4663
Angels Care Home Health Of Dodge City	Wa Keeney, KS	91 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(620) 225-5400
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita	Wichita, KS	92 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(316) 265-4295
Accessible Home Care, LLC	Salina, KS	32 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(785) 493-8111

Straight-line miles from the center of Ellsworth. 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 Ellsworth

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Ellsworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Ellsworth: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Ellsworth?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,635 monthly median income of Ellsworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Kansas.

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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 Ellsworth, KS