Adult Disability Care in Manitowoc, WI: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Manitowoc, WI: the local picture

14%

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

722

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.0%

of households have no vehicle (5.3% in Manitowoc County)

10

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

About 2,677 Manitowoc residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 12% in Manitowoc County).

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

8.0% of Manitowoc households have no vehicle (5.3% in Manitowoc County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Manitowoc compared with Manitowoc County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Manitowoc	Manitowoc County	Wisconsin
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	12%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.6%	3.6%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	5.3%	6.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.2%	5.9%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	23%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.1%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,596	$52,992	—

Older residents in towns around Manitowoc

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Two Rivers, WI	6.4 mi	2,556	14%
Denmark, WI	19 mi	384	7.2%
Howards Grove, WI	20 mi	742	7.1%
Brillion, WI	20 mi	753	16%
Kiel, WI	21 mi	773	9.5%
New Holstein, WI	23 mi	760	14%

Home health agencies serving Manitowoc

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aurora At Home	Green Bay, WI	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 288-5100
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	65 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	78 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Bellin Home Health Agency	Green Bay, WI	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 432-5434
Ascension At Home	Milwaukee, WI	76 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 455-9500

Straight-line miles from the center of Manitowoc. 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 Manitowoc

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,300 monthly median income of Manitowoc households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Manitowoc: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Manitowoc?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,300 monthly median income of Manitowoc households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver covers Wisconsin.

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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 Manitowoc, WI