Adult Disability Care in Oak Ridge, NC: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Oak Ridge, NC: the local picture

5.5%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (10% in Guilford County)

57

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.2%

of households have no vehicle (6.7% in Guilford County)

11

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

About 257 Oak Ridge residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (5.5%; 10% in Guilford County).

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

2.2% of Oak Ridge households have no vehicle (6.7% in Guilford County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Oak Ridge compared with Guilford County and North Carolina

Census figure	Oak Ridge	Guilford County	North Carolina
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	5.5%	10%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.2%	3.3%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	6.7%	5.3%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	17%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,250	$52,917	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Stokesdale, NC	3.8 mi	1,061	11%
Summerfield, NC	5.5 mi	1,688	5.8%
Kernersville, NC	6.9 mi	4,907	10%
Walkertown, NC	10 mi	1,077	10%
Greensboro, NC	11 mi	43,449	10%
Jamestown, NC	13 mi	984	10%

Home health agencies serving Oak Ridge

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Well Care Home Health Of The Triad Inc	Advance, NC	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 753-6200
Amedisys Home Health	Durham, NC	66 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(919) 941-5793
Pruitthealth @ Home - Forsyth	Kernersville, NC	6.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 515-1491
Authoracare Collective	Greensboro, NC	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(336) 532-0100
Adoration Home Health	Reidsville, NC	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Ridge. 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 Oak Ridge

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,938 monthly median income of Oak Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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.

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 Oak Ridge: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Oak Ridge?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $4,938 monthly median income of Oak Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 North Carolina.

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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 Oak Ridge, NC