In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in North Fort Lewis, WA
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 North Fort Lewis for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in North Fort Lewis, WA: the local picture
About 168 North Fort Lewis residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 12% in Pierce County).
101 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
1.7% of North Fort Lewis households have no vehicle (5.4% in Pierce County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
North Fort Lewis compared with Pierce County and Washington
| Census figure | North Fort Lewis | Pierce County | Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 12% | 12% | 11% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 23% | 16% | 21% |
Older residents in towns around North Fort Lewis
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lewis, WA | 2.2 mi | 26 | 5.2% |
| DuPont, WA | 2.7 mi | 1,027 | 13% |
| Steilacoom, WA | 3.3 mi | 1,270 | 9.7% |
| Lakewood, WA | 4.3 mi | 10,825 | 19% |
| McChord AFB, WA | 4.9 mi | 0 | 3.7% |
| University Place, WA | 6.9 mi | 6,796 | 10% |
Home health agencies serving North Fort Lewis
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Home Health | Tacoma, WA | 7.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (253) 581-9410 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Tacoma, WA | 7.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (253) 475-6862 |
| Signature Healthcare At Home | Federal Way, WA | 19 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (253) 661-5166 |
| Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South | Lacey, WA | 11 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (360) 459-8311 |
| Multicare Good Samaritan Home Health | Tacoma, WA | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (253) 301-6400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of North Fort Lewis. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in North Fort Lewis
At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.
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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Disability Care for Adults in North Fort Lewis: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in North Fort Lewis?
At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Washington.
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- Disability Care for Adults in University Place, WA
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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