Adult Disability Care in Ferndale, MI: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Ferndale, MI: the local picture

7.7%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.7% in Oakland County)

256

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.5%

of households have no vehicle (5.3% in Oakland County)

91

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

About 1,164 Ferndale residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.7%; 8.7% in Oakland County).

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

5.5% of Ferndale households have no vehicle (5.3% in Oakland County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Ferndale compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Ferndale	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	7.7%	8.7%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.7%	3.2%	4.6%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	5.3%	7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.0%	16%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.9%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,172	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Ferndale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Pleasant Ridge, MI	1.1 mi	421	6.9%
Hazel Park, MI	1.7 mi	1,860	15%
Huntington Woods, MI	2.4 mi	1,188	3.9%
Oak Park, MI	2.6 mi	5,108	11%
Royal Oak, MI	3.5 mi	9,015	8.2%
Madison Heights, MI	3.6 mi	5,353	13%

Home health agencies serving Ferndale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Central Home Health Care	Southfield, MI	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 569-5410
Global Home Care	Troy, MI	7.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 588-8881
Interim Oakland County	Novi, MI	17 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 553-3333
Carebridge Home Health	Canton, MI	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 559-5661
New Century Home Health Care	Madison Heights, MI	3.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 398-9600

Straight-line miles from the center of Ferndale. 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 Ferndale

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,264 monthly median income of Ferndale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Ferndale: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Ferndale?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,264 monthly median income of Ferndale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Michigan.

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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 Ferndale, MI