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

Local figures

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

14%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Hillsdale County)

211

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

12%

of households have no vehicle (5.5% in Hillsdale County)

6

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

About 710 Hillsdale residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 14% in Hillsdale County).

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

12% of Hillsdale households have no vehicle (5.5% in Hillsdale County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Hillsdale compared with Hillsdale County and Michigan

Census figure	Hillsdale	Hillsdale County	Michigan
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	14%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.1%	5.2%	4.6%
Households with no vehicle	12%	5.5%	7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.1%	3.4%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.3%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,745	$48,508	—

Older residents in towns around Hillsdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Coldwater, MI	19 mi	2,456	18%
Vandercook Lake, MI	22 mi	883	17%
Albion, MI	23 mi	953	15%
Montpelier, OH	24 mi	639	20%
Jackson, MI	25 mi	4,143	15%
Michigan Center, MI	26 mi	834	12%

Home health agencies serving Hillsdale

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Ohioans Home Healthcare	Monroe, MI	60 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 843-4422
Residential Home Health	Troy, MI	88 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 902-4000
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	103 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Henry Ford Allegiance Home Care	Jackson, MI	26 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 205-6982

Straight-line miles from the center of Hillsdale. 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 Hillsdale

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 41% of the $3,562 monthly median income of Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Hillsdale?

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 41% of the $3,562 monthly median income of Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale, MI