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

Local figures

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

13%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Milwaukee County)

18,071

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

16%

of households have no vehicle (13% in Milwaukee County)

35

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

About 45,144 Milwaukee residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 12% in Milwaukee County).

18,071 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

16% of Milwaukee households have no vehicle (13% in Milwaukee County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Milwaukee compared with Milwaukee County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Milwaukee	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	12%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.1%	4.5%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	16%	13%	6.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	19%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	15%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,004	$48,974	—

Older residents in towns around Milwaukee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Wauwatosa, WI	3.5 mi	8,626	5.3%
West Milwaukee, WI	3.5 mi	538	11%
Shorewood, WI	4.5 mi	2,376	7.7%
Glendale, WI	4.8 mi	3,793	11%
Whitefish Bay, WI	4.8 mi	2,107	5.0%
West Allis, WI	5.0 mi	10,331	14%

Home health agencies serving Milwaukee

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	West Allis, WI	5.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-4553
Hannah Home Health Care	Waukesha, WI	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(262) 363-2500
Aurora At Home	Milwaukee, WI	5.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(414) 327-2295
Aveanna Home Health	Brookfield, WI	6.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(262) 782-8292
Preceptor Home Health	Germantown, WI	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(262) 293-3951

Straight-line miles from the center of Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

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 43% of the $3,500 monthly median income of Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Milwaukee?

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 43% of the $3,500 monthly median income of Milwaukee 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; 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 Milwaukee, WI