Adult Disability Care in Marion, IL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Marion, IL: the local picture

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (15% in Williamson County)

506

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.9%

of households have no vehicle (6.0% in Williamson County)

6

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

About 1,677 Marion residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 15% in Williamson County).

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

9.9% of Marion households have no vehicle (6.0% in Williamson County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Marion compared with Williamson County and Illinois

Census figure	Marion	Williamson County	Illinois
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	15%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.5%	5.8%	3.5%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	6.0%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.6%	3.3%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	42%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,507	$46,501	—

Older residents in towns around Marion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Johnston City, IL	6.0 mi	556	21%
Herrin, IL	6.6 mi	2,336	15%
Carterville, IL	8.1 mi	985	10%
West Frankfort, IL	11 mi	1,051	24%
Carbondale, IL	15 mi	2,202	13%
Christopher, IL	17 mi	694	19%

Home health agencies serving Marion

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	90 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	0.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	0.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Franklin Williamson Bi County	Marion, IL	0.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 998-0507
Ssm Health At Home Health-Illinois	Mount Vernon, IL	71 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 899-1621

Straight-line miles from the center of Marion. 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 Marion

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,459 monthly median income of Marion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Marion: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Marion?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $3,459 monthly median income of Marion households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Illinois.

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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 Marion, IL