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

Local figures

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

11%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Whatcom County)

455

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.1%

of households have no vehicle (6.4% in Whatcom County)

4

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

About 1,001 Ferndale residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 12% in Whatcom County).

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

7.1% of Ferndale households have no vehicle (6.4% in Whatcom County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Ferndale compared with Whatcom County and Washington

Census figure	Ferndale	Whatcom County	Washington
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	12%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.8%	4.1%	4.1%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	6.4%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	12%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	8.5%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,186	$63,400	—

Older residents in towns around Ferndale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Marietta-Alderwood, WA	4.8 mi	836	9.9%
Birch Bay, WA	8.5 mi	2,626	14%
Bellingham, WA	8.8 mi	15,407	13%
Lynden, WA	9.1 mi	2,947	10%
Everson, WA	11 mi	447	6.8%
Blaine, WA	12 mi	1,599	13%

Home health agencies serving Ferndale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	69 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Eden Home Health	Bellingham, WA	7.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 734-5410
Signature Healthcare At Home	Bellingham, WA	7.7 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 390-3869
Peacehealth Home Health Of Whatcom County	Bellingham, WA	8.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 788-8143

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 Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $5,266 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. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Ferndale: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Ferndale?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $5,266 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. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Washington.

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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, WA