Adult Disability Care in Gastonia, NC: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Gastonia, NC: the local picture

13%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Gaston County)

2,304

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.9%

of households have no vehicle (5.1% in Gaston County)

14

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

About 6,601 Gastonia residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 13% in Gaston County).

2,304 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

7.9% of Gastonia households have no vehicle (5.1% in Gaston County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Gastonia compared with Gaston County and North Carolina

Census figure	Gastonia	Gaston County	North Carolina
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	13%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.6%	4.4%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	5.1%	5.3%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	10.0%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,093	$44,483	—

Older residents in towns around Gastonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Ranlo, NC	4.3 mi	762	13%
Dallas, NC	4.8 mi	817	10%
Lowell, NC	5.0 mi	607	12%
Bessemer City, NC	6.0 mi	941	20%
Cramerton, NC	6.5 mi	787	6.6%
Belmont, NC	8.4 mi	2,688	11%

Home health agencies serving Gastonia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of The Triad Inc.	Charlotte, NC	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(252) 206-7208
Well Care Home Health Of The Piedmont	Charlotte, NC	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(910) 622-5491
Adoration Home Health	Gastonia, NC	3.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 864-1032
Amedisys Home Health Care	Gastonia, NC	3.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 867-1141
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Gastonia, NC	3.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(704) 864-1131

Straight-line miles from the center of Gastonia. 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 Gastonia

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,341 monthly median income of Gastonia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 Gastonia: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Gastonia?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,341 monthly median income of Gastonia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 North Carolina.

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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 Gastonia, NC