Adult Disability Care in Lawrence, MA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Lawrence, MA: the local picture

13%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.6% in Essex County)

3,172

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

20%

of households have no vehicle (9.3% in Essex County)

66

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

About 7,165 Lawrence residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 9.6% in Essex County).

3,172 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

20% of Lawrence households have no vehicle (9.3% in Essex County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Lawrence compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Lawrence	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	9.6%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.7%	3.7%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	20%	9.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	78%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,844	$66,414	—

Older residents in towns around Lawrence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Methuen, MA	3.1 mi	9,206	9.6%
Andover, MA	3.2 mi	1,732	6.0%
Haverhill, MA	6.8 mi	10,483	15%
Lowell, MA	9.1 mi	14,960	13%
Wilmington, MA	9.4 mi	3,647	7.7%
Topsfield, MA	11 mi	564	11%

Home health agencies serving Lawrence

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Caring Hearts Homecare Inc	Wilmington, MA	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(978) 658-5104
Amedisys Home Health Care	Wakefield, MA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 685-2818
Elara Caring	Newburyport, MA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(978) 904-1454
Alternative Home Health Care, LLC	Methuen, MA	2.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 657-7444
All Care Vna-Greater Lynn Inc	Lynn, MA	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 598-2454

Straight-line miles from the center of Lawrence. 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 Lawrence

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 94% of the $1,820 monthly median income of Lawrence households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Lawrence: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Lawrence?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 94% of the $1,820 monthly median income of Lawrence households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Massachusetts.

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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 Lawrence, MA