In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Notre Dame, IN
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 Notre Dame for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Notre Dame, IN: the local picture
About 180 Notre Dame residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (2.7%; 11% in St. Joseph County).
74 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
50% of Notre Dame households have no vehicle (6.7% in St. Joseph County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Notre Dame compared with St. Joseph County and Indiana
| Census figure | Notre Dame | St. Joseph County | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 2.7% | 11% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 1.1% | 4.2% | 4.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 50% | 6.7% | 6.2% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 15% | 11% | 10% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 16% | 31% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 25% | 11% | 9.1% |
Older residents in towns around Notre Dame
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend, IN | 2.3 mi | 15,433 | 13% |
| Mishawaka, IN | 4.1 mi | 8,485 | 13% |
| Granger, IN | 6.0 mi | 5,479 | 6.7% |
| Osceola, IN | 8.6 mi | 434 | 6.3% |
| Niles, MI | 9.3 mi | 2,428 | 16% |
| Buchanan, MI | 11 mi | 646 | 9.0% |
Home health agencies serving Notre Dame
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Vna Home Care | South Bend, IN | 1.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (574) 335-8600 |
| Elara Caring | Kokomo, IN | 83 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (765) 452-1411 |
| Purposecare Of Indiana | Granger, IN | 5.8 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (574) 318-3900 |
| Aunova Home Care LLC | Granger, IN | 5.8 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (574) 243-9022 |
| Interim Healthcare Of South Bend | Mishawaka, IN | 3.8 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (574) 233-5186 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Notre Dame. 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 Notre Dame
At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Notre Dame: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Notre Dame?
At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Indiana.
More senior care near Notre Dame
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in South Bend, IN
- Disability Care for Adults in Mishawaka, IN
- Disability Care for Adults in Granger, IN
- Disability Care for Adults in Osceola, IN
- Disability Care for Adults in Niles, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Buchanan, MI
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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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