Adult Disability Care in Knox, IN: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Knox, IN: the local picture

20%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (16% in Starke County)

107

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

13%

of households have no vehicle (6.6% in Starke County)

9

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

About 377 Knox residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (20%; 16% in Starke County).

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

13% of Knox households have no vehicle (6.6% in Starke County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Knox compared with Starke County and Indiana

Census figure	Knox	Starke County	Indiana
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	20%	16%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.6%	5.4%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.6%	6.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.5%	3.0%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	43%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	12%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,583	$45,455	—

Older residents in towns around Knox

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Plymouth, IN	16 mi	1,807	12%
La Porte, IN	22 mi	3,484	13%
Westville, IN	23 mi	425	13%
Valparaiso, IN	26 mi	5,873	10%
Bremen, IN	27 mi	742	11%
Rochester, IN	27 mi	1,450	13%

Home health agencies serving Knox

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Valparaiso, IN	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 246-5171
Caretenders	Valparaiso, IN	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 531-8189
Home Health Care Solutions LLC	Mooresville, IN	118 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(317) 718-1300
Home Care Services Of Northwest Indiana	Michigan City, IN	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(219) 879-9300
Interim Healthcare Of South Bend	Mishawaka, IN	36 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(574) 233-5186

Straight-line miles from the center of Knox. 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 Knox

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,715 monthly median income of Knox households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (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 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 Knox: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Knox?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 54% of the $2,715 monthly median income of Knox households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Indiana.

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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 Knox, IN