Adult Disability Care in Grand Rapids, MI: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Grand Rapids, MI: the local picture

11%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.5% in Kent County)

5,432

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

of households have no vehicle (6.2% in Kent County)

29

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

About 13,883 Grand Rapids residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 9.5% in Kent County).

5,432 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

11% of Grand Rapids households have no vehicle (6.2% in Kent County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Grand Rapids compared with Kent County and Michigan

Census figure	Grand Rapids	Kent County	Michigan
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	9.5%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.2%	3.4%	4.6%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.2%	7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	13%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	9.2%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,934	$56,894	—

Older residents in towns around Grand Rapids

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
East Grand Rapids, MI	2.7 mi	1,291	4.0%
Wyoming, MI	5.5 mi	9,191	9.7%
Walker, MI	5.7 mi	4,633	11%
Comstock Park, MI	5.8 mi	1,713	10%
Northview, MI	6.0 mi	3,341	11%
Kentwood, MI	6.2 mi	7,965	7.8%

Home health agencies serving Grand Rapids

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Care One Home Health Services	Grand Rapids, MI	5.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(616) 719-4440
Pure Home Health Care	Grand Rapids, MI	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 234-6188
Centerwell Home Health	Grand Rapids, MI	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 942-5744
Elara Caring	Ludington, MI	80 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(231) 629-8665
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500

Straight-line miles from the center of Grand Rapids. 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 Grand Rapids

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,745 monthly median income of Grand Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Grand Rapids: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Grand Rapids?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,745 monthly median income of Grand Rapids households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Michigan.

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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 Grand Rapids, MI