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In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Newport News, VA

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 Newport News for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Newport News, VA: the local picture

14%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability
4,185
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
9.8%
of households have no vehicle
19
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Newport News ZIP codes in their service area

About 14,795 Newport News residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%).

4,185 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

9.8% of Newport News households have no vehicle; say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Newport News compared with Virginia

Census figureNewport NewsVirginia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability14%10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone3.9%3.5%
Households with no vehicle9.8%6.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home11%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability36%31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$53,308—

Older residents in towns around Newport News

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Bethel Manor, VA5.6 mi511%
Smithfield, VA8.8 mi1,64511%
Carrollton, VA9.4 mi98312%
Hampton, VA13 mi22,96215%
Poquoson, VA13 mi2,4749.3%
Gloucester Point, VA13 mi2,33116%

Home health agencies serving Newport News

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Amedisys Home Health Of Newport NewsHampton, VA6.5 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(757) 223-5424
Commonwealth Home CarePortsmouth, VA21 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(757) 937-8600
Brookside Home Health, An Amedisys CompanyWilliamsburg, VA21 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(757) 253-2536
At Home CareWilliamsburg, VA18 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(757) 220-2112
Medi Home Health AgencyChesapeake, VA28 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(757) 420-7192

Straight-line miles from the center of Newport News. 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 Newport News

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,442 monthly median income of Newport News households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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.

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Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Newport News: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Newport News?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,442 monthly median income of Newport News households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus covers Virginia.

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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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