Adult Disability Care in Manhattan, KS: In-Home Support

Local figures

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

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Riley County)

1,115

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.3%

of households have no vehicle (4.0% in Riley County)

9

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

About 4,813 Manhattan residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 12% in Riley County).

1,115 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

4.3% of Manhattan households have no vehicle (4.0% in Riley County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Manhattan compared with Riley County and Kansas

Census figure	Manhattan	Riley County	Kansas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	12%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.8%	2.9%	4.1%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	4.0%	5.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.3%	8.7%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	25%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	6.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,000	$65,417	—

Older residents in towns around Manhattan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Fort Riley, KS	12 mi	0	25%
Wamego, KS	16 mi	601	11%
Junction City, KS	17 mi	2,164	19%
St. Marys, KS	29 mi	342	8.2%
Clay Center, KS	31 mi	989	16%
Abilene, KS	38 mi	1,520	16%

Home health agencies serving Manhattan

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 354-0767
Phoenix Home Care	Wichita, KS	106 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(316) 688-5511
Interim Healthcare Of Topeka	Topeka, KS	49 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 272-1616
Meadowlark Hills Home Health	Manhattan, KS	1.1 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 537-9497
Inmyhome, A Division Of Occk, Inc	Salina, KS	59 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 823-2025

Straight-line miles from the center of Manhattan. 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 Manhattan

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 23% of the $5,750 monthly median income of Manhattan 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 Manhattan: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Manhattan?

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 23% of the $5,750 monthly median income of Manhattan 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.

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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 Manhattan, KS