Adult Disability Care in Iron Mountain, MI: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Iron Mountain, MI: the local picture

15%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (15% in Dickinson County)

237

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

of households have no vehicle (7.3% in Dickinson County)

4

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

About 698 Iron Mountain residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 15% in Dickinson County).

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

11% of Iron Mountain households have no vehicle (7.3% in Dickinson County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Iron Mountain compared with Dickinson County and Michigan

Census figure	Iron Mountain	Dickinson County	Michigan
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	15%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.2%	5.0%	4.6%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.3%	7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.5%	3.0%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,032	$52,655	—

Older residents in towns around Iron Mountain

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Kingsford, MI	2.4 mi	1,367	17%
Norway, MI	7.3 mi	597	20%
Iron River, MI	33 mi	553	18%
Escanaba, MI	47 mi	2,873	21%
K. I. Sawyer, MI	48 mi	315	23%
Ishpeming, MI	48 mi	1,062	18%

Home health agencies serving Iron Mountain

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Osf St Francis Hospital Home Health Care	Escanaba, MI	47 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 786-4456
Dickinson Home Health	Iron Mountain, MI	0.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 776-1925
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice	Marquette, MI	60 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(906) 228-4325
North Woods Home Nursing	Manistique, MI	88 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 341-6963

Straight-line miles from the center of Iron Mountain. 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 Iron Mountain

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 45% of the $3,253 monthly median income of Iron Mountain 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 Iron Mountain: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Iron Mountain?

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 45% of the $3,253 monthly median income of Iron Mountain 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 Iron Mountain, MI