Adult Disability Care in Houghton Lake, MI: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Houghton Lake, MI: the local picture

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (21% in Roscommon County)

169

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

13%

of households have no vehicle (6.8% in Roscommon County)

9

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

About 508 Houghton Lake residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 21% in Roscommon County).

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

13% of Houghton Lake households have no vehicle (6.8% in Roscommon County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Houghton Lake compared with Roscommon County and Michigan

Census figure	Houghton Lake	Roscommon County	Michigan
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	21%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.8%	7.5%	4.6%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.8%	7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.9%	1.4%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	8.9%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,567	$50,715	—

Older residents in towns around Houghton Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
St. Helen, MI	17 mi	913	28%
Gladwin, MI	25 mi	781	36%
Clare, MI	33 mi	769	28%
Cadillac, MI	34 mi	2,207	23%
Skidway Lake, MI	36 mi	584	21%
Kalkaska, MI	37 mi	544	18%

Home health agencies serving Houghton Lake

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Heartland Home Health (West Branch)	West Branch, MI	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 345-1797
Mclaren Home Care	Mount Pleasant, MI	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 772-6785
Evergreen Home Health	Gaylord, MI	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(989) 448-2778
Munson Home Care	Traverse City, MI	54 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 252-2065
Care 2 You	Standish, MI	46 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 846-2222

Straight-line miles from the center of Houghton Lake. 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 Houghton Lake

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 $3,964 monthly median income of Houghton Lake 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 Houghton Lake: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Houghton Lake?

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 $3,964 monthly median income of Houghton Lake 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 Houghton Lake, MI