Adult Disability Care in Martins Ferry, OH: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Martins Ferry, OH: the local picture

15%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Belmont County)

171

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

17%

of households have no vehicle (7.1% in Belmont County)

7

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

About 558 Martins Ferry residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 14% in Belmont County).

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

17% of Martins Ferry households have no vehicle (7.1% in Belmont County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Martins Ferry compared with Belmont County and Ohio

Census figure	Martins Ferry	Belmont County	Ohio
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	14%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.7%	5.8%	4.3%
Households with no vehicle	17%	7.1%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.4%	1.6%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	9.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,693	$45,681	—

Older residents in towns around Martins Ferry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Wheeling, WV	2.7 mi	6,812	16%
Bethlehem, WV	4.7 mi	679	7.1%
Bellaire, OH	6.1 mi	745	28%
St. Clairsville, OH	9.2 mi	1,454	7.7%
Shadyside, OH	9.2 mi	722	12%
Moundsville, WV	13 mi	1,878	15%

Home health agencies serving Martins Ferry

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Southeastern Home Care, LLC	Cambridge, OH	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 432-0220
Wvuhs Home Care	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 699-7000
Interim Healthcare Of Bridgeport	Saint Clairsville, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(740) 635-0045
Capital Health Home Care	Wintersville, OH	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 264-8815
Carter Healthcare	Steubenville, OH	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(740) 264-6311

Straight-line miles from the center of Martins Ferry. 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 Martins Ferry

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,224 monthly median income of Martins Ferry households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Martins Ferry: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Martins Ferry?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,224 monthly median income of Martins Ferry households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Ohio.

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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 Martins Ferry, OH