Marquette, Michigan

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Marquette, MI

Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Marquette for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Marquette, MI: the local picture

13%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Marquette County)
669
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
7.7%
of households have no vehicle (5.9% in Marquette County)
6
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Marquette ZIP codes in their service area

About 1,913 Marquette residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 13% in Marquette County).

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

7.7% of Marquette households have no vehicle (5.9% in Marquette County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Marquette compared with Marquette County and Michigan

Census figureMarquetteMarquette CountyMichigan
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability13%13%12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone4.6%4.9%4.6%
Households with no vehicle7.7%5.9%7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home4.5%2.6%10%
Residents 65+ with a disability23%31%32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.7%9.3%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$69,446$55,672—

Older residents in towns around Marquette

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Harvey, MI5.0 mi65311%
Negaunee, MI10 mi8889.8%
Ishpeming, MI14 mi1,06218%
K. I. Sawyer, MI15 mi31523%
West Ishpeming, MI16 mi6249.2%
Gladstone, MI52 mi1,24218%

Home health agencies serving Marquette

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Parallel Home Care Services, IncMarquette, MI3.4 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(906) 293-0200
Upper Peninsula Home Health & HospiceMarquette, MI3.4 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(906) 225-4545
Up Health System Home Care And HospiceMarquette, MI3.4 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(906) 228-4325
Residential Home Health And HospiceSaginaw, MI271 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(810) 245-3300
Residential Home Health And HospiceLapeer, MI313 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(810) 245-3300

Straight-line miles from the center of Marquette. 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 Marquette

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,787 monthly median income of Marquette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Marquette: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Marquette?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,787 monthly median income of Marquette households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Michigan.

More near Marquette

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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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