In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in K. I. Sawyer, 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 K. I. Sawyer for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in K. I. Sawyer, MI: the local picture
About 376 K. I. Sawyer residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (23%; 13% in Marquette County).
98 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
11% of K. I. Sawyer households have no vehicle (5.9% in Marquette County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
K. I. Sawyer compared with Marquette County and Michigan
| Census figure | K. I. Sawyer | Marquette County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 23% | 13% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 6.0% | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 2.4% | 2.6% | 10% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 62% | 31% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 9.3% | 9.9% |
Older residents in towns around K. I. Sawyer
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey, MI | 11 mi | 653 | 11% |
| Marquette, MI | 15 mi | 3,578 | 13% |
| Negaunee, MI | 16 mi | 888 | 9.8% |
| Ishpeming, MI | 18 mi | 1,062 | 18% |
| West Ishpeming, MI | 20 mi | 624 | 9.2% |
| Gladstone, MI | 37 mi | 1,242 | 18% |
Home health agencies serving K. I. Sawyer
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parallel Home Care Services, Inc | Marquette, MI | 18 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (906) 293-0200 |
| Upper Peninsula Home Health & Hospice | Marquette, MI | 18 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 | 18 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (906) 228-4325 |
| Residential Home Health And Hospice | Saginaw, MI | 259 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 | 300 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 K. I. Sawyer. 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 K. I. Sawyer
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. 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.
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 K. I. Sawyer: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in K. I. Sawyer?
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. 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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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Harvey, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Marquette, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Negaunee, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Ishpeming, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in West Ishpeming, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Gladstone, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Escanaba, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Norway, MI
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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