Adult Disability Care in Franklin, KY: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Franklin, KY: the local picture

16%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (15% in Simpson County)

300

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.3%

of households have no vehicle (3.3% in Simpson County)

5

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

About 909 Franklin residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 15% in Simpson County).

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

4.3% of Franklin households have no vehicle (3.3% in Simpson County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Franklin compared with Simpson County and Kentucky

Census figure	Franklin	Simpson County	Kentucky
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	15%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.1%	4.2%	5.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	3.3%	6.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.7%	3.2%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,750	$48,281	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Portland, TN	8.5 mi	1,640	8.6%
White House, TN	19 mi	1,876	6.6%
Bowling Green, KY	19 mi	8,630	14%
Scottsville, KY	19 mi	930	16%
Westmoreland, TN	20 mi	463	15%
Russellville, KY	21 mi	1,635	25%

Home health agencies serving Franklin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Family Home Health Care, LLC Dba Adoration Home Health	Columbia, KY	77 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 384-6411
Lifeline Home Health	Tompkinsville, KY	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 487-5905
The Medical Center Home Care Program	Bowling Green, KY	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 745-1475
Lifeline Health Care Of Warren	Bowling Green, KY	16 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 781-0702
Rainbow, LLC	Bowling Green, KY	16 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(270) 745-0033

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. 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 Franklin

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,563 monthly median income of Franklin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Franklin: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Franklin?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,563 monthly median income of Franklin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services covers Kentucky.

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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 Franklin, KY