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

Local figures

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

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Marquette County)

256

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.4%

of households have no vehicle (5.9% in Marquette County)

6

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

About 648 Ishpeming residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 13% in Marquette County).

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

8.4% of Ishpeming households have no vehicle (5.9% in Marquette County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Ishpeming compared with Marquette County and Michigan

Census figure	Ishpeming	Marquette County	Michigan
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	13%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.2%	4.9%	4.6%
Households with no vehicle	8.4%	5.9%	7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.7%	2.6%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.3%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,973	$55,672	—

Older residents in towns around Ishpeming

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
West Ishpeming, MI	2.4 mi	624	9.2%
Negaunee, MI	4.4 mi	888	9.8%
Marquette, MI	14 mi	3,578	13%
Harvey, MI	15 mi	653	11%
K. I. Sawyer, MI	18 mi	315	23%
Norway, MI	48 mi	597	20%

Home health agencies serving Ishpeming

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Parallel Home Care Services, Inc	Marquette, MI	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(906) 293-0200
Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice	Marquette, MI	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(906) 225-4545
Up Health System Home Care And Hospice	Marquette, MI	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(906) 228-4325
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Saginaw, MI	276 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300
Residential Home Health And Hospice	Lapeer, MI	318 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 245-3300

Straight-line miles from the center of Ishpeming. 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 Ishpeming

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 36% of the $4,081 monthly median income of Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Ishpeming?

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 36% of the $4,081 monthly median income of Ishpeming 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 near Ishpeming

More senior care near Ishpeming

Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities

Other care in Ishpeming

More for Ishpeming families

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 Ishpeming, MI