Liberal, Kansas

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Liberal, KS

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 Liberal for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Liberal, KS: the local picture

10%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability
504
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
10%
of households have no vehicle
4
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Liberal ZIP codes in their service area

About 1,169 Liberal residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (10%).

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

10% of Liberal households have no vehicle; say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Liberal compared with Kansas

Census figureLiberalKansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability10%12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone4.5%4.1%
Households with no vehicle10%5.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home63%12%
Residents 65+ with a disability36%33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.6%8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$51,857—

Older residents in towns around Liberal

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Hugoton, KS25 mi7237.9%
Guymon, OK39 mi1,01015%
Ulysses, KS44 mi8029.5%
Perryton, TX46 mi96314%
Spearman, TX60 mi4297.1%
Garden City, KS64 mi3,43412%

Home health agencies serving Liberal

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringGarden City, KS64 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(620) 322-9500
Health Watch Health Care Of Liberal, LLCLiberal, KS0.2 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(626) 624-5599
Health Watch Home HealthMeade, KS36 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, home health aides(620) 355-8600
Kancover Home Health LLCBennington, KS227 mi3 of 5—(785) 392-7085

Straight-line miles from the center of Liberal. 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 Liberal

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,321 monthly median income of Liberal households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Liberal: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Liberal?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,321 monthly median income of Liberal households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Kansas.

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.

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