Jenison, Michigan

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Jenison, 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 Jenison for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

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

6.4%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (7.8% in Ottawa County)
160
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
4.2%
of households have no vehicle (3.7% in Ottawa County)
22
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Jenison ZIP codes in their service area

About 582 Jenison residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.4%; 7.8% in Ottawa County).

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

4.2% of Jenison households have no vehicle (3.7% in Ottawa County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Jenison compared with Ottawa County and Michigan

Census figureJenisonOttawa CountyMichigan
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability6.4%7.8%12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone1.8%2.7%4.6%
Households with no vehicle4.2%3.7%7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home1.3%8.1%10%
Residents 65+ with a disability41%27%32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.0%6.3%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$59,153$61,502—

Older residents in towns around Jenison

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Hudsonville, MI3.2 mi1,1207.3%
Grandville, MI3.8 mi2,44014%
Wyoming, MI6.2 mi9,1919.7%
Walker, MI7.5 mi4,63311%
Allendale, MI8.1 mi1,3839.3%
Byron Center, MI8.2 mi1,4448.4%

Home health agencies serving Jenison

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Care One Home Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MI14 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(616) 719-4440
Centerwell Home HealthGrand Rapids, MI14 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(616) 942-5744
Pure Home Health CareGrand Rapids, MI14 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(877) 234-6188
Holland Community HospitalHolland, MI17 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(616) 394-3346
Elara CaringJackson, MI86 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(517) 780-9500

Straight-line miles from the center of Jenison. 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 Jenison

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 30% of the $4,929 monthly median income of Jenison 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 Jenison: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Jenison?

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 30% of the $4,929 monthly median income of Jenison 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.

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