In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in La Crosse, WI
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 La Crosse for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in La Crosse, WI: the local picture
About 4,360 La Crosse residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 10% in La Crosse County).
1,546 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
9.8% of La Crosse households have no vehicle (7.0% in La Crosse County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
La Crosse compared with La Crosse County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | La Crosse | La Crosse County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 13% | 10% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.8% | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 6.6% | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 32% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $45,247 | $55,379 | — |
Older residents in towns around La Crosse
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Island, WI | 3.0 mi | 898 | 9.7% |
| La Crescent, MN | 4.0 mi | 1,204 | 5.6% |
| Onalaska, WI | 4.6 mi | 3,955 | 7.4% |
| West Salem, WI | 8.5 mi | 975 | 5.5% |
| Holmen, WI | 10 mi | 1,556 | 8.5% |
| Caledonia, MN | 19 mi | 618 | 12% |
Home health agencies serving La Crosse
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveanna Home Health | La Crosse, WI | 1.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (608) 406-3140 |
| Commonheart Home Health | Waukesha, WI | 159 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (920) 261-7108 |
| International Quality Homecare | Rochester, MN | 65 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (888) 995-4742 |
| Almost Family | Eau Claire, WI | 71 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, home health aides | (715) 831-0631 |
Straight-line miles from the center of La Crosse. 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 La Crosse
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,771 monthly median income of La Crosse households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.
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 La Crosse: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in La Crosse?
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,771 monthly median income of La Crosse households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver covers Wisconsin.
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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in French Island, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in La Crescent, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Onalaska, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in West Salem, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Holmen, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Caledonia, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Sparta, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Viroqua, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Winona, MN
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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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