In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Meadow Lakes, AK
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 Meadow Lakes for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Meadow Lakes, AK: the local picture
About 775 Meadow Lakes residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 13% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough).
243 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
2.5% of Meadow Lakes households have no vehicle (3.8% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Meadow Lakes compared with Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Alaska
| Census figure | Meadow Lakes | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 4.6% | 4.5% | 3.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% | 3.8% | 9.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 6.3% | 5.7% | 15% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 34% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.8% | 9.4% | 8.3% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $58,929 | $63,354 | — |
Older residents in towns around Meadow Lakes
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanaina, AK | 6.1 mi | 964 | 11% |
| Wasilla, AK | 6.3 mi | 1,659 | 14% |
| Knik-Fairview, AK | 9.0 mi | 2,183 | 11% |
| North Lakes, AK | 9.9 mi | 1,321 | 15% |
| South Lakes, AK | 10 mi | 728 | 15% |
| Fishhook, AK | 12 mi | 859 | 15% |
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
What disability care for adults costs in Meadow Lakes
At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,911 monthly median income of Meadow Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Meadow Lakes: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Meadow Lakes?
At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,911 monthly median income of Meadow Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care covers Alaska.
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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Tanaina, AK
- Disability Care for Adults in Wasilla, AK
- Disability Care for Adults in Knik-Fairview, AK
- Disability Care for Adults in North Lakes, AK
- Disability Care for Adults in South Lakes, AK
- Disability Care for Adults in Fishhook, AK
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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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