Adult Disability Care in Gardiner, ME: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Gardiner, ME: the local picture

15%

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

255

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.0%

of households have no vehicle (7.5% in Kennebec County)

5

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

About 599 Gardiner residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 14% in Kennebec County).

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

9.0% of Gardiner households have no vehicle (7.5% in Kennebec County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Gardiner compared with Kennebec County and Maine

Census figure	Gardiner	Kennebec County	Maine
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	14%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.6%	4.8%	4.9%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	7.5%	6.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	4.8%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	8.0%	9.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,554	$51,898	—

Older residents in towns around Gardiner

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Hallowell, ME	6.5 mi	860	4.2%
Augusta, ME	10 mi	4,103	19%
Winthrop, ME	12 mi	500	24%
Bath, ME	18 mi	2,224	9.0%
Lisbon Falls, ME	18 mi	734	17%
Topsham, ME	18 mi	1,858	8.7%

Home health agencies serving Gardiner

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Andwell Health Partners	Lewiston, ME	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 777-7740
Amedisys Home Health	Portland, ME	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-7520
Centerwell Home Health	South Portland, ME	46 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-0954
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	117 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Mainegeneral Community Care	Waterville, ME	26 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 861-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Gardiner. 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 Gardiner

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,546 monthly median income of Gardiner households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Gardiner: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Gardiner?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,546 monthly median income of Gardiner households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Maine.

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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 Gardiner, ME