Disability Care for Adults in Marietta-Alderwood, WA

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Marietta-Alderwood, WA: the local picture

9.9%

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

103

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.3%

of households have no vehicle (6.4% in Whatcom County)

2

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

About 228 Marietta-Alderwood residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.9%; 12% in Whatcom County).

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

3.3% of Marietta-Alderwood households have no vehicle (6.4% in Whatcom County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Marietta-Alderwood compared with Whatcom County and Washington

Census figure	Marietta-Alderwood	Whatcom County	Washington
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	9.9%	12%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.5%	4.1%	4.1%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	6.4%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.3%	12%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	8.5%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,515	$63,400	—

Older residents in towns around Marietta-Alderwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Bellingham, WA	4.6 mi	15,407	13%
Ferndale, WA	4.8 mi	2,516	11%
Sudden Valley, WA	11 mi	1,581	11%
Lynden, WA	12 mi	2,947	10%
Everson, WA	13 mi	447	6.8%
Birch Bay, WA	13 mi	2,626	14%

Home health agencies serving Marietta-Alderwood

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Alpha Home Health	Everett, WA	64 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 299-1302
Eden Home Health	Bellingham, WA	5.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(360) 734-5410

Straight-line miles from the center of Marietta-Alderwood. 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 Marietta-Alderwood

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $5,876 monthly median income of Marietta-Alderwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Marietta-Alderwood: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Marietta-Alderwood?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $5,876 monthly median income of Marietta-Alderwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Washington.

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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.

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