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

Local figures

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

15%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Jackson County)

1,116

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

14%

of households have no vehicle (6.7% in Jackson County)

17

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

About 2,872 Jackson residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 12% in Jackson County).

1,116 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

14% of Jackson households have no vehicle (6.7% in Jackson County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Jackson compared with Jackson County and Michigan

Census figure	Jackson	Jackson County	Michigan
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	12%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.8%	4.7%	4.6%
Households with no vehicle	14%	6.7%	7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	3.5%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.4%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,333	$52,590	—

Older residents in towns around Jackson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Vandercook Lake, MI	3.7 mi	883	17%
Michigan Center, MI	4.3 mi	834	12%
Albion, MI	18 mi	953	15%
Manchester, MI	20 mi	499	6.3%
Chelsea, MI	20 mi	1,870	5.1%
Eaton Rapids, MI	22 mi	902	24%

Home health agencies serving Jackson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Jackson, MI	1.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(517) 780-9500
Trinity Health At Home- Southeast Michigan	Livonia, MI	55 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 343-7500
Alpine Care Home Health	Grand Rapids, MI	75 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(616) 956-7900
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	88 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100
Global Home Healthcare	Ypsilanti, MI	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(734) 483-2700

Straight-line miles from the center of Jackson. 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 Jackson

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 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Jackson?

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 35% of the $4,111 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson, MI