In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Johnson City, NY
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 Johnson City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Johnson City, NY: the local picture
About 1,689 Johnson City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (19%; 14% in Broome County).
778 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
14% of Johnson City households have no vehicle (14% in Broome County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Johnson City compared with Broome County and New York
| Census figure | Johnson City | Broome County | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 19% | 14% | 9.8% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8% | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14% | 14% | 29% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 15% | 9.1% | 31% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 32% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.7% | 10% | 13% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $54,254 | $53,284 | — |
Older residents in towns around Johnson City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University, NY | 2.5 mi | 0 | 2.0% |
| Endwell, NY | 3.1 mi | 2,576 | 11% |
| Binghamton, NY | 3.2 mi | 8,479 | 18% |
| Endicott, NY | 5.5 mi | 2,465 | 17% |
| Chenango Bridge, NY | 6.3 mi | 731 | 7.2% |
| Apalachin, NY | 11 mi | 454 | 12% |
Home health agencies serving Johnson City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Tier Home Health, Inc | Johnson City, NY | 0.3 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (607) 763-8946 |
| Lourdes At Home Chha | Vestal, NY | 4.2 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (607) 772-1598 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Johnson City. 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 Johnson City
At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,521 monthly median income of Johnson City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.
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 Johnson City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Johnson City?
At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $4,521 monthly median income of Johnson City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member covers New York.
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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
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- Disability Care for Adults in Chenango Bridge, NY
- Disability Care for Adults in Apalachin, NY
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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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