Adult Disability Care in Merton, WI: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Merton, WI: the local picture

4.4%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (6.9% in Waukesha County)

4

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.9%

of households have no vehicle (3.5% in Waukesha County)

5

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

About 96 Merton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (4.4%; 6.9% in Waukesha County).

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

2.9% of Merton households have no vehicle (3.5% in Waukesha County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Merton compared with Waukesha County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Merton	Waukesha County	Wisconsin
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	4.4%	6.9%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	0.2%	2.4%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	3.5%	6.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.7%	7.7%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	7.6%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	6.8%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,375	$65,141	—

Older residents in towns around Merton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Hartland, WI	3.1 mi	1,940	7.2%
Lisbon, WI	3.3 mi	2,296	7.2%
Sussex, WI	4.4 mi	1,561	5.5%
Pewaukee, WI	6.4 mi	3,786	7.3%
Okauchee Lake, WI	6.5 mi	1,250	5.3%
Delafield, WI	6.5 mi	1,579	7.9%

Home health agencies serving Merton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Horizon Home Care And Hospice	Milwaukee, WI	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 365-8300
Prohealth Home Care	Waukesha, WI	9.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 928-7444
Heartland Home Health (Milwaukee)	Wauwatosa, WI	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 251-3942
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	9.3 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108

Straight-line miles from the center of Merton. 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 Merton

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,615 monthly median income of Merton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Merton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Merton?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,615 monthly median income of Merton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver covers Wisconsin.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Merton, WI