Adult Disability Care in Hammond, IN: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Hammond, IN: the local picture

14%

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

2,287

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.3%

of households have no vehicle (7.2% in Lake County)

47

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

About 6,673 Hammond residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 12% in Lake County).

2,287 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

8.3% of Hammond households have no vehicle (7.2% in Lake County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Hammond compared with Lake County and Indiana

Census figure	Hammond	Lake County	Indiana
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	12%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.8%	4.4%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	8.3%	7.2%	6.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	15%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,697	$53,273	—

Older residents in towns around Hammond

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Calumet City, IL	2.7 mi	5,488	8.3%
Burnham, IL	3.0 mi	579	9.3%
East Chicago, IN	3.0 mi	3,676	16%
Whiting, IN	3.8 mi	473	11%
Lansing, IL	4.6 mi	4,442	11%
Munster, IN	5.0 mi	4,918	10%

Home health agencies serving Hammond

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Powers Home Health Services	Hobart, IN	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(219) 947-6105
Greatland Home Health Services, Inc	Naperville, IL	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(630) 548-2126
Community Home Health Services	Munster, IN	4.5 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 836-6716
Enhabit Home Health	Schererville, IN	8.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(219) 864-9988
Elara Caring	Valparaiso, IN	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 246-5171

Straight-line miles from the center of Hammond. 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 Hammond

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,975 monthly median income of Hammond households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Hammond: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Hammond?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,975 monthly median income of Hammond households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Indiana.

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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 Hammond, IN