In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Lake Point, UT
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 Lake Point for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Lake Point, UT: the local picture
About 115 Lake Point residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.6%; 11% in Tooele County).
21 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
2.1% of Lake Point households have no vehicle (3.1% in Tooele County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Lake Point compared with Tooele County and Utah
| Census figure | Lake Point | Tooele County | Utah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 7.6% | 11% | 9.7% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 1.4% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 14% | 13% | 16% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 33% | 32% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.7% | 7.3% | 7.5% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $60,781 | $60,605 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lake Point
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stansbury Park, UT | 4.0 mi | 611 | 5.8% |
| Erda, UT | 5.1 mi | 501 | 17% |
| Magna, UT | 6.8 mi | 2,626 | 12% |
| Tooele, UT | 10 mi | 4,049 | 11% |
| Grantsville, UT | 12 mi | 1,193 | 11% |
| West Valley City, UT | 13 mi | 12,510 | 10% |
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 Lake Point
At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,065 monthly median income of Lake Point households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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.
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 Lake Point: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Lake Point?
At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,065 monthly median income of Lake Point households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah'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 Utah.
More senior care near Lake Point
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Stansbury Park, UT
- Disability Care for Adults in Erda, UT
- Disability Care for Adults in Magna, UT
- Disability Care for Adults in Tooele, UT
- Disability Care for Adults in Grantsville, UT
- Disability Care for Adults in West Valley City, UT
- Disability Care for Adults in Kearns, UT
- Disability Care for Adults in West Jordan, UT
- Disability Care for Adults in Taylorsville, UT
- Disability Care for Adults in South Jordan, UT
- Disability Care for Adults in Herriman, UT
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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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