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

Local figures

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

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Gratiot County)

120

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.3%

of households have no vehicle (5.2% in Gratiot County)

12

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

About 221 Ithaca residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 14% in Gratiot County).

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

2.3% of Ithaca households have no vehicle (5.2% in Gratiot County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Ithaca compared with Gratiot County and Michigan

Census figure	Ithaca	Gratiot County	Michigan
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	14%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.4%	5.8%	4.6%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	5.2%	7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	4.1%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	8.9%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,864	$43,153	—

Older residents in towns around Ithaca

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Alma, MI	6.8 mi	1,643	19%
St. Louis, MI	8.2 mi	865	14%
St. Johns, MI	20 mi	1,706	12%
Mount Pleasant, MI	23 mi	1,951	12%
Shields, MI	28 mi	2,121	14%
Freeland, MI	29 mi	761	6.5%

Home health agencies serving Ithaca

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	72 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Mclaren Home Care	Mount Pleasant, MI	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 772-6785
The Care Team	Saginaw, MI	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 341-4920
Heartland Home Health	Midland, MI	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 667-3440
Mymichigan Home Care	Midland, MI	31 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 633-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Ithaca. 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 Ithaca

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 61% of the $2,405 monthly median income of Ithaca 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 Ithaca: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Ithaca?

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 61% of the $2,405 monthly median income of Ithaca 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 Ithaca, MI