Adult Disability Care in Lewiston, ME: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Lewiston, ME: the local picture

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (15% in Androscoggin County)

1,889

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

17%

of households have no vehicle (9.4% in Androscoggin County)

5

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

About 4,183 Lewiston residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 15% in Androscoggin County).

1,889 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

17% of Lewiston households have no vehicle (9.4% in Androscoggin County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Lewiston compared with Androscoggin County and Maine

Census figure	Lewiston	Androscoggin County	Maine
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	15%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.1%	6.5%	4.9%
Households with no vehicle	17%	9.4%	6.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	11%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10.0%	9.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,207	$48,125	—

Older residents in towns around Lewiston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Auburn, ME	3.9 mi	4,878	16%
Lisbon, ME	5.2 mi	448	8.7%
Lisbon Falls, ME	8.0 mi	734	17%
Topsham, ME	15 mi	1,858	8.7%
Brunswick, ME	18 mi	4,058	9.6%
Bath, ME	19 mi	2,224	9.0%

Home health agencies serving Lewiston

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Andwell Health Partners	Lewiston, ME	1.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 777-7740
Amedisys Home Health	Portland, ME	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-7520
Centerwell Home Health	South Portland, ME	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 772-0954
Interim Healthcare	Manchester, NH	99 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 668-6956
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	So Portland, ME	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 757-3326

Straight-line miles from the center of Lewiston. 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 Lewiston

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $3,101 monthly median income of Lewiston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Lewiston: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Lewiston?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $3,101 monthly median income of Lewiston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Maine.

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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 Lewiston, ME