Adult Disability Care in Othello, WA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Othello, WA: the local picture

8.9%

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

134

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

of households have no vehicle (6.4% in Adams County)

2

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

About 403 Othello residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.9%; 11% in Adams County).

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

11% of Othello households have no vehicle (6.4% in Adams County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Othello compared with Adams County and Washington

Census figure	Othello	Adams County	Washington
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	8.9%	11%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.0%	4.1%	4.1%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.4%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	62%	54%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.6%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,750	$53,600	—

Older residents in towns around Othello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Warden, WA	11 mi	389	17%
Connell, WA	19 mi	636	22%
Moses Lake, WA	22 mi	3,475	13%
Cascade Valley, WA	23 mi	750	7.6%
Moses Lake North, WA	27 mi	542	27%
Mattawa, WA	36 mi	114	9.1%

Home health agencies serving Othello

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Tri-Cities Home Health	Kennewick, WA	42 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(509) 783-1851
Assured Home Health	Moses Lake, WA	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 765-1856

Straight-line miles from the center of Othello. 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 Othello

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, which is 71% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Othello households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

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 Othello: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Othello?

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, which is 71% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Othello households headed by someone 65 or older. 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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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 Othello, WA