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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (19% in Aroostook County)

132

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

23%

of households have no vehicle (8.6% in Aroostook County)

2

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

About 401 Madawaska residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (27%; 19% in Aroostook County).

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

23% of Madawaska households have no vehicle (8.6% in Aroostook County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Madawaska compared with Aroostook County and Maine

Census figure	Madawaska	Aroostook County	Maine
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	27%	19%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.7%	7.2%	4.9%
Households with no vehicle	23%	8.6%	6.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	46%	14%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	13%	9.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,110	$38,808	—

Home health agencies serving Madawaska

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Valley Home Health Services	Caribou, ME	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 492-1149
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	So Portland, ME	273 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 Madawaska. 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 Madawaska

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 35% of the $4,593 monthly median income of Madawaska 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 Madawaska: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Madawaska?

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 35% of the $4,593 monthly median income of Madawaska 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 Madawaska, ME