Adult Disability Care in Falmouth, MA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Falmouth, MA: the local picture

11%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.7% in Barnstable County)

118

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

21%

of households have no vehicle (5.4% in Barnstable County)

12

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

About 177 Falmouth residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 9.7% in Barnstable County).

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

21% of Falmouth households have no vehicle (5.4% in Barnstable County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Falmouth compared with Barnstable County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Falmouth	Barnstable County	Massachusetts
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	9.7%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.2%	3.9%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	21%	5.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	11%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.8%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,291	$76,945	—

Older residents in towns around Falmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
East Falmouth, MA	2.9 mi	2,462	17%
North Falmouth, MA	6.4 mi	985	12%
Forestdale, MA	10 mi	639	21%
Monument Beach, MA	12 mi	1,062	8.6%
Mattapoisett Center, MA	13 mi	719	4.5%
Buzzards Bay, MA	14 mi	941	15%

Home health agencies serving Falmouth

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Sandwich, MA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 888-2932
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc	Fairhaven, MA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 973-3420
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Hyannis, MA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 778-8800
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	North Dartmouth, MA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 994-1003
Vna Of Cape Cod	South Dennis, MA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 957-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Falmouth. 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 Falmouth

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $5,108 monthly median income of Falmouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 Falmouth: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Falmouth?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $5,108 monthly median income of Falmouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts.

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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 Falmouth, MA