Adult Disability Care in Encinitas, CA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Encinitas, CA: the local picture

4.9%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.5% in San Diego County)

439

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.0%

of households have no vehicle (5.5% in San Diego County)

67

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

About 1,776 Encinitas residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (4.9%; 8.5% in San Diego County).

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

3.0% of Encinitas households have no vehicle (5.5% in San Diego County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Encinitas compared with San Diego County and California

Census figure	Encinitas	San Diego County	California
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	4.9%	8.5%	8.8%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.2%	3.1%	3.3%
Households with no vehicle	3.0%	5.5%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	37%	44%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	9.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$107,451	$78,324	—

Older residents in towns around Encinitas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Solana Beach, CA	4.1 mi	3,418	5.0%
Carlsbad, CA	5.6 mi	21,458	5.8%
Lake San Marcos, CA	5.9 mi	2,192	2.9%
Del Mar, CA	6.0 mi	1,240	4.1%
Fairbanks Ranch, CA	6.0 mi	411	9.8%
San Marcos, CA	7.8 mi	12,506	8.1%

Home health agencies serving Encinitas

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Trio Home Health Care Of San Diego Inc	Encinitas, CA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(760) 632-8746
Archer Health Inc	Carlsbad, CA	8.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 689-5049
Advantage Health Systems	San Diego, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 433-0469
Absolute Home Health Inc	San Diego, CA	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(858) 541-2000
Health Plus Home Health Care Inc	San Diego, CA	20 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(619) 223-2779

Straight-line miles from the center of Encinitas. 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 Encinitas

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $8,954 monthly median income of Encinitas households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

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 Encinitas: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Encinitas?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $8,954 monthly median income of Encinitas households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave covers California.

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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 Encinitas, CA