Adult Disability Care in Newark, OH: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Newark, OH: the local picture

19%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Licking County)

2,311

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.5%

of households have no vehicle (5.2% in Licking County)

62

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

About 5,785 Newark residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (19%; 13% in Licking County).

2,311 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

8.5% of Newark households have no vehicle (5.2% in Licking County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Newark compared with Licking County and Ohio

Census figure	Newark	Licking County	Ohio
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	19%	13%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.6%	4.7%	4.3%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	5.2%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.1%	6.8%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,644	$57,019	—

Older residents in towns around Newark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Heath, OH	3.6 mi	2,410	14%
Granville, OH	4.3 mi	1,174	8.0%
Hebron, OH	8.0 mi	371	13%
Buckeye Lake, OH	9.8 mi	468	30%
Beechwood Trails, OH	13 mi	610	6.7%
Johnstown, OH	15 mi	725	8.7%

Home health agencies serving Newark

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Mount Vernon, OH	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 397-2225
Buckeye Home Health Care, LLC	Dayton, OH	97 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(937) 291-3780
Healthpro Homecare And Staffing	Gahanna, OH	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(614) 864-7340
Angels Care Home Health	Gahanna, OH	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(614) 847-9400
American Nursing Care, Inc	Zanesville, OH	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 452-0569

Straight-line miles from the center of Newark. 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 Newark

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 35% of the $4,054 monthly median income of Newark 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 Newark: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Newark?

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 35% of the $4,054 monthly median income of Newark 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 Newark, OH