Adult Disability Care in Murray, KY: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Murray, KY: the local picture

15%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (15% in Calloway County)

792

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.0%

of households have no vehicle (5.0% in Calloway County)

3

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

About 1,950 Murray residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 15% in Calloway County).

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

7.0% of Murray households have no vehicle (5.0% in Calloway County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Murray compared with Calloway County and Kentucky

Census figure	Murray	Calloway County	Kentucky
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	15%	16%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.2%	5.2%	5.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	5.0%	6.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.9%	4.4%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	39%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	15%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,286	$43,328	—

Older residents in towns around Murray

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Benton, KY	16 mi	947	12%
Mayfield, KY	20 mi	1,872	28%
Paris, TN	22 mi	2,271	17%
Reidland, KY	29 mi	966	10%
Calvert City, KY	30 mi	474	20%
Dresden, TN	31 mi	852	20%

Home health agencies serving Murray

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Murray, KY	1.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(270) 753-1434
Lifeline Of Jackson Purchase Home Health	Mayfield, KY	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(270) 753-5656
Baptist Health Home Care KY, LLC Dba Baptist Home Health Care	Louisville, KY	185 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(502) 454-5656

Straight-line miles from the center of Murray. 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 Murray

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,857 monthly median income of Murray households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Murray: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Murray?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,857 monthly median income of Murray households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services covers Kentucky.

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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 Murray, KY