Adult Disability Care in Fort Scott, KS: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Fort Scott, KS: the local picture

16%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Bourbon County)

160

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.9%

of households have no vehicle (4.2% in Bourbon County)

6

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

About 680 Fort Scott residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 14% in Bourbon County).

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

2.9% of Fort Scott households have no vehicle (4.2% in Bourbon County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Fort Scott compared with Bourbon County and Kansas

Census figure	Fort Scott	Bourbon County	Kansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	14%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.8%	3.4%	4.1%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	4.2%	5.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	3.0%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	8.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,889	$48,265	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Scott

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Nevada, MO	19 mi	1,455	23%
Girard, KS	23 mi	597	19%
Frontenac, KS	26 mi	712	16%
Pittsburg, KS	29 mi	2,600	16%
Lamar, MO	33 mi	985	21%
Butler, MO	36 mi	935	25%

Home health agencies serving Fort Scott

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ascension At Home	Pittsburg, KS	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 231-3088
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	85 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Home Town Health Care	Fredonia, KS	60 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(620) 378-3760
Hha Of Hospital District #1 Of Crawford County	Girard, KS	24 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(620) 724-8469

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

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,657 monthly median income of Fort Scott households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Fort Scott: common questions

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

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,657 monthly median income of Fort Scott households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Kansas.

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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 Scott, KS