Adult Disability Care in Gardnerville, NV: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Gardnerville, NV: the local picture

19%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Douglas County)

161

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.8%

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

9

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

About 569 Gardnerville residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (19%; 12% in Douglas County).

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

5.8% of Gardnerville households have no vehicle (3.3% in Douglas County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Gardnerville compared with Douglas County and Nevada

Census figure	Gardnerville	Douglas County	Nevada
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	19%	12%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.5%	3.8%	3.8%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	3.3%	7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	12%	29%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10.0%	6.1%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,040	$80,179	—

Older residents in towns around Gardnerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Minden, NV	2.4 mi	1,032	14%
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV	3.1 mi	3,333	11%
Johnson Lane, NV	8.7 mi	2,495	7.8%
Indian Hills, NV	11 mi	1,813	10%
South Lake Tahoe, CA	13 mi	3,866	9.5%
Carson City, NV	15 mi	12,383	12%

Home health agencies serving Gardnerville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Eden Home Health	Reno, NV	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 828-1000
Advanced Home Health & Hospice Of Reno	Reno, NV	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 470-7300
Centerwell Home Health	Reno, NV	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 858-1900
Battle Born Home Health LLC	Carson City, NV	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—
Saint Marys Home Care Services	Reno, NV	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(775) 501-6701

Straight-line miles from the center of Gardnerville. 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 Gardnerville

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,670 monthly median income of Gardnerville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Gardnerville: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Gardnerville?

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,670 monthly median income of Gardnerville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Nevada.

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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 Gardnerville, NV