Adult Disability Care in Lake Darby, OH: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Lake Darby, OH: the local picture

8.7%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (10% in Franklin County)

51

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

0.7%

of households have no vehicle (7.4% in Franklin County)

87

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

About 247 Lake Darby residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.7%; 10% in Franklin County).

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

0.7% of Lake Darby households have no vehicle (7.4% in Franklin County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Lake Darby compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	Lake Darby	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	8.7%	10%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.8%	3.4%	4.3%
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	7.4%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	17%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	9.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,144	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Darby

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Lincoln Village, OH	4.7 mi	1,308	18%
West Jefferson, OH	4.8 mi	929	13%
Hilliard, OH	6.0 mi	4,376	6.3%
Grove City, OH	8.4 mi	7,979	11%
Upper Arlington, OH	9.1 mi	6,409	3.7%
Grandview Heights, OH	9.6 mi	949	2.0%

Home health agencies serving Lake Darby

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enliven Home Health	Gahanna, OH	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 755-2347
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	55 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Aspire Home Healthcare Of Ohio	Dublin, OH	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 408-0104
Gem City Home Care	Dublin, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 588-0228
Angels Care Home Health	Gahanna, OH	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 847-9400

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Darby. 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 Lake Darby

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,012 monthly median income of Lake Darby households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Lake Darby: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Lake Darby?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,012 monthly median income of Lake Darby households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Ohio.

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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 Lake Darby, OH