Adult Disability Care in Newton, IL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Newton, IL: the local picture

14%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Jasper County)

96

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

of households have no vehicle (4.5% in Jasper County)

6

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

About 236 Newton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 11% in Jasper County).

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

11% of Newton households have no vehicle (4.5% in Jasper County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Newton compared with Jasper County and Illinois

Census figure	Newton	Jasper County	Illinois
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	11%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.8%	3.7%	3.5%
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.5%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	1.9%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,449	$44,306	—

Older residents in towns around Newton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Olney, IL	18 mi	1,853	19%
Effingham, IL	23 mi	2,602	11%
Robinson, IL	23 mi	1,306	15%
Flora, IL	28 mi	997	22%
Lawrenceville, IL	31 mi	794	31%
Charleston, IL	34 mi	2,604	15%

Home health agencies serving Newton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Hshs Home Care Illinois	Effingham, IL	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 347-1777
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	35 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	79 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	97 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Clay Home Health Services	Flora, IL	28 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 662-4406

Straight-line miles from the center of Newton. 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 Newton

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,871 monthly median income of Newton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Newton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Newton?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,871 monthly median income of Newton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Illinois.

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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 Newton, IL