Adult Disability Care in Gunnison, UT: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Gunnison, UT: the local picture

14%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Sanpete County)

80

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.4%

of households have no vehicle (3.1% in Sanpete County)

5

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

About 143 Gunnison residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 11% in Sanpete County).

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

2.4% of Gunnison households have no vehicle (3.1% in Sanpete County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Gunnison compared with Sanpete County and Utah

Census figure	Gunnison	Sanpete County	Utah
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	11%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.9%	4.4%	3.4%
Households with no vehicle	2.4%	3.1%	4.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	11%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	39%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	8.4%	7.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,750	$56,184	—

Older residents in towns around Gunnison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Manti, UT	12 mi	613	13%
Salina, UT	15 mi	426	16%
Ephraim, UT	19 mi	635	5.9%
Fillmore, UT	31 mi	370	15%
Richfield, UT	31 mi	1,171	14%
Mount Pleasant, UT	33 mi	556	11%

Home health agencies serving Gunnison

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
At Home Health Care	Salina, UT	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 529-3233
Zion's Way Home Health	St. George, UT	171 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 688-0648
Gunnison Valley Hospital Home Health	Gunnison, UT	0.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 528-3955
Intermountain Health Home Health - MT. Pleasant	Mt. Pleasant, UT	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(435) 462-3431
Intermountain Homecare Home Health Salt Lake	South Jordan, UT	97 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(385) 887-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Gunnison. 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 Gunnison

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,313 monthly median income of Gunnison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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 Gunnison: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Gunnison?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,313 monthly median income of Gunnison households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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 Utah.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Gunnison, UT