Adult Disability Care in Laconia, NH: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Laconia, NH: the local picture

14%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Belknap County)

564

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

6.6%

of households have no vehicle (4.0% in Belknap County)

7

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

About 1,371 Laconia residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 12% in Belknap County).

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

6.6% of Laconia households have no vehicle (4.0% in Belknap County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Laconia compared with Belknap County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Laconia	Belknap County	New Hampshire
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	12%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.7%	4.0%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	4.0%	4.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.3%	3.5%	7.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	9.5%	7.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,089	$61,719	—

Older residents in towns around Laconia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Meredith, NH	5.3 mi	797	5.2%
Tilton Northfield, NH	11 mi	829	11%
Franklin, NH	13 mi	1,873	18%
Wolfeboro, NH	14 mi	1,229	9.3%
Plymouth, NH	16 mi	467	13%
Farmington, NH	24 mi	495	22%

Home health agencies serving Laconia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Franklin Vna & Hospice	Franklin, NH	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 934-3454
Granite Vna, Inc	Concord, NH	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 224-4093
Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association	Meredith, NH	3.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 279-6611
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	40 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Quality Care Home Health & Hospice	Center Harbor, NH	9.3 mi	3 of 5	—	(603) 491-2455

Straight-line miles from the center of Laconia. 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 Laconia

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,091 monthly median income of Laconia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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 Laconia: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Laconia?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $5,091 monthly median income of Laconia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire.

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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 Laconia, NH