Adult Disability Care in Hastings, MI: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Hastings, MI: the local picture

13%

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

268

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.2%

of households have no vehicle (3.4% in Barry County)

16

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

About 566 Hastings residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 11% in Barry County).

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

5.2% of Hastings households have no vehicle (3.4% in Barry County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Hastings compared with Barry County and Michigan

Census figure	Hastings	Barry County	Michigan
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	11%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.0%	4.6%	4.6%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	3.4%	7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.4%	4.9%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	7.1%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,198	$58,801	—

Older residents in towns around Hastings

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Middleville, MI	10 mi	404	8.0%
Wayland, MI	18 mi	646	10%
Level Park-Oak Park, MI	19 mi	738	13%
Lowell, MI	20 mi	694	15%
Kentwood, MI	22 mi	7,965	7.8%
Dorr, MI	22 mi	338	5.8%

Home health agencies serving Hastings

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Grand Rapids, MI	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(616) 942-5744
Pure Home Health Care	Grand Rapids, MI	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(877) 234-6188
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	53 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Alpine Care Home Health	Grand Rapids, MI	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(616) 956-7900
Bronson At Home Healthcare Services	Battle Creek, MI	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(844) 241-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Hastings. 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 Hastings

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 37% of the $3,933 monthly median income of Hastings 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 Hastings: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Hastings?

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 37% of the $3,933 monthly median income of Hastings 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 Hastings, MI