Gretna, Nebraska

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Gretna, NE

Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Gretna for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Gretna, NE: the local picture

3.4%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.8% in Sarpy County)
6
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
5.5%
of households have no vehicle (3.0% in Sarpy County)
23
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Gretna ZIP codes in their service area

About 185 Gretna residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (3.4%; 8.8% in Sarpy County).

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

5.5% of Gretna households have no vehicle (3.0% in Sarpy County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Gretna compared with Sarpy County and Nebraska

Census figureGretnaSarpy CountyNebraska
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability3.4%8.8%10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone0.1%2.9%3.4%
Households with no vehicle5.5%3.0%5.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home2.8%10%13%
Residents 65+ with a disability41%31%32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)17%6.8%9.2%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$60,809$70,972—

Older residents in towns around Gretna

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Chalco, NE4.9 mi1,0856.4%
Papillion, NE6.3 mi4,1628.2%
La Vista, NE7.7 mi1,9959.7%
Ralston, NE9.7 mi1,0488.3%
Ashland, NE11 mi4059.3%
Omaha, NE12 mi70,86510%

Home health agencies serving Gretna

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Prime Home CareLa Vista, NE7.8 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(402) 390-2492
Centerwell Home HealthOmaha, NE10 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(402) 343-9433
Amedisys Home Health Of The MidlandsOmaha, NE12 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(402) 342-5566
Heritage Oncare Home Health, LLCOmaha, NE7.6 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(402) 403-4330
Aveanna Home HealthOmaha, NE8.3 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(402) 933-3360

Straight-line miles from the center of Gretna. 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 Gretna

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,067 monthly median income of Gretna households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Gretna: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Gretna?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,067 monthly median income of Gretna households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Nebraska.

More near Gretna

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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.

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