Howard, Wisconsin

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Howard, WI

Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Howard for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Howard, WI: the local picture

12%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Brown County)
338
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
2.9%
of households have no vehicle (5.1% in Brown County)
11
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Howard ZIP codes in their service area

About 1,475 Howard residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 11% in Brown County).

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

2.9% of Howard households have no vehicle (5.1% in Brown County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Howard compared with Brown County and Wisconsin

Census figureHowardBrown CountyWisconsin
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability12%11%10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone2.6%3.9%3.7%
Households with no vehicle2.9%5.1%6.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home2.8%10%9.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability31%27%28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.2%8.1%9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$58,622$57,169—

Older residents in towns around Howard

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Suamico, WI4.4 mi2,0509.1%
Green Bay, WI5.3 mi14,95714%
Ashwaubenon, WI6.2 mi3,88810%
Hobart, WI6.5 mi1,4498.7%
Allouez, WI7.0 mi3,2926.2%
Bellevue, WI9.4 mi2,9426.7%

Home health agencies serving Howard

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Aurora At HomeGreen Bay, WI8.9 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(920) 288-5100
Ascension At HomeNeenah, WI34 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(920) 727-2000
Preceptor Home HealthGermantown, WI93 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(262) 293-3951
Aveanna Home HealthBrookfield, WI104 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(262) 782-8292
Bellin Home Health AgencyGreen Bay, WI6.5 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(920) 432-5434

Straight-line miles from the center of Howard. 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 Howard

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,885 monthly median income of Howard households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Howard: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Howard?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,885 monthly median income of Howard households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver covers Wisconsin.

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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.

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