Adult Disability Care in Oxford, MA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Oxford, MA: the local picture

17%

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

397

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.4%

of households have no vehicle (8.3% in Worcester County)

27

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

About 597 Oxford residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 11% in Worcester County).

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

7.4% of Oxford households have no vehicle (8.3% in Worcester County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Oxford compared with Worcester County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Oxford	Worcester County	Massachusetts
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	17%	11%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	11%	4.3%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	8.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.3%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	10%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,482	$61,599	—

Older residents in towns around Oxford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Webster, MA	4.8 mi	1,920	16%
East Douglas, MA	8.1 mi	554	3.5%
Southbridge Town, MA	9.3 mi	2,562	20%
Whitinsville, MA	10 mi	1,169	12%
Worcester, MA	11 mi	27,619	14%
Spencer, MA	11 mi	1,479	14%

Home health agencies serving Oxford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	45 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Aveanna Home Health	Worcester, MA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 213-1236
Preferred Transitions Home Health Care Inc	Milford, MA	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 352-6640
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Vna And Hospice Of Greater Milford	Milford, MA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 473-0862

Straight-line miles from the center of Oxford. 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 Oxford

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $4,040 monthly median income of Oxford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Oxford: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Oxford?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $4,040 monthly median income of Oxford households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Massachusetts.

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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 Oxford, MA