In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Iron River, MI
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 Iron River for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Iron River, MI: the local picture
About 327 Iron River residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 18% in Iron County).
169 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
6.2% of Iron River households have no vehicle (6.6% in Iron County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Iron River compared with Iron County and Michigan
| Census figure | Iron River | Iron County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 18% | 18% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4% | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.2% | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 6.7% | 3.4% | 10% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 46% | 38% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 23% | 14% | 9.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $31,304 | $40,122 | — |
Older residents in towns around Iron River
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsford, MI | 33 mi | 1,367 | 17% |
| Iron Mountain, MI | 33 mi | 1,429 | 15% |
| Norway, MI | 40 mi | 597 | 20% |
| Rhinelander, WI | 50 mi | 1,427 | 18% |
| West Ishpeming, MI | 52 mi | 624 | 9.2% |
| Ishpeming, MI | 53 mi | 1,062 | 18% |
Home health agencies serving Iron River
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus At Home | Hancock, MI | 72 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (906) 337-5700 |
| Dickinson Home Health | Iron Mountain, MI | 33 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (906) 776-1925 |
| North Woods Home Nursing | Manistique, MI | 114 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 River. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Iron River
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 56% of the $2,609 monthly median income of Iron River 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Iron River: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Iron River?
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 56% of the $2,609 monthly median income of Iron River 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.
More senior care near Iron River
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Kingsford, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Iron Mountain, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Norway, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Rhinelander, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in West Ishpeming, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Ishpeming, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Negaunee, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in K. I. Sawyer, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Harvey, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Marquette, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Tomahawk, WI
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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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