Osceola, Wisconsin

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Osceola, WI

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

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Osceola, WI: the local picture

11%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Polk County)
42
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
4.8%
of households have no vehicle (3.7% in Polk County)
5
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Osceola ZIP codes in their service area

About 163 Osceola residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 11% in Polk County).

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

4.8% of Osceola households have no vehicle (3.7% in Polk County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Osceola compared with Polk County and Wisconsin

Census figureOsceolaPolk CountyWisconsin
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability11%11%10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone2.7%4.0%3.7%
Households with no vehicle4.8%3.7%6.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home0.3%2.1%9.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability27%27%28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%7.5%9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$40,417$56,318—

Older residents in towns around Osceola

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Scandia, MN8.2 mi1,1025.8%
Lindstrom, MN8.5 mi6738.0%
Chisago City, MN11 mi1,6234.1%
Wyoming, MN13 mi1,1699.3%
Somerset, WI13 mi2508.3%
Forest Lake, MN14 mi3,5019.5%

Home health agencies serving Osceola

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Lakeview HomecareOak Park Heights, MN19 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(651) 430-3320
Good Samaritan Society - Home CareSt Croix Falls, WI14 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(715) 483-5505
Adoray Home Health And HospiceBaldwin, WI29 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(715) 629-1888
Interim Healthcare Of Western WisconsinHudson, WI23 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(715) 377-9617
Accentcare Fairview Home Health - West, LLCSaint Paul, MN35 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(612) 721-2491

Straight-line miles from the center of Osceola. 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 Osceola

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,368 monthly median income of Osceola households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Osceola: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Osceola?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,368 monthly median income of Osceola households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver covers Wisconsin.

More near Osceola

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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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