Adult Disability Care in Friday Harbor, WA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Friday Harbor, WA: the local picture

9.1%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.2% in San Juan County)

64

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.5%

of households have no vehicle (3.6% in San Juan County)

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

About 145 Friday Harbor residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.1%; 9.2% in San Juan County).

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

9.5% of Friday Harbor households have no vehicle (3.6% in San Juan County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Friday Harbor compared with San Juan County and Washington

Census figure	Friday Harbor	San Juan County	Washington
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	9.1%	9.2%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.0%	2.8%	4.1%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	3.6%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.5%	6.8%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	21%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.6%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,000	$75,313	—

Older residents in towns around Friday Harbor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Anacortes, WA	18 mi	5,751	11%
Oak Harbor, WA	24 mi	3,118	13%
Marietta-Alderwood, WA	28 mi	836	9.9%
Bellingham, WA	29 mi	15,407	13%
Ferndale, WA	29 mi	2,516	11%
Birch Bay, WA	30 mi	2,626	14%

Home health agencies serving Friday Harbor

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	58 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302

Straight-line miles from the center of Friday Harbor. 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 Friday Harbor

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 45% of the $4,417 monthly median income of Friday Harbor 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 Friday Harbor: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Friday Harbor?

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 45% of the $4,417 monthly median income of Friday Harbor 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 Friday Harbor, WA