Adult Disability Care in Fort Edward, NY: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Fort Edward, NY: the local picture

17%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Washington County)

198

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

12%

of households have no vehicle (8.2% in Washington County)

5

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

About 319 Fort Edward residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 13% in Washington County).

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

12% of Fort Edward households have no vehicle (8.2% in Washington County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Fort Edward compared with Washington County and New York

Census figure	Fort Edward	Washington County	New York
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	17%	13%	9.8%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	10%	5.5%	3.8%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.2%	29%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.5%	4.5%	31%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	7.8%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,250	$57,353	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Edward

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Hudson Falls, NY	2.5 mi	1,749	13%
South Glens Falls, NY	3.1 mi	651	9.5%
Glens Falls, NY	4.3 mi	2,344	18%
West Glens Falls, NY	6.2 mi	1,712	13%
Glens Falls North, NY	6.8 mi	2,480	18%
Corinth, NY	13 mi	502	13%

Home health agencies serving Fort Edward

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Ballston Lake, NY	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(518) 899-1158
Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab Association	Troy, NY	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(518) 274-6200
Marquis Certified Home Care, LLC	Albany, NY	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(518) 216-0100
Vna Home Health	Albany, NY	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(518) 489-2681
Hcr / Hcr Home Care Chha (Plattsburgh)	Plattsburgh, NY	98 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(518) 310-0900

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Edward. 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 Fort Edward

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Fort Edward households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Fort Edward: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Fort Edward?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Fort Edward households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member covers New York.

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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 Fort Edward, NY