Adult Disability Care in Paris, IL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Paris, IL: the local picture

19%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (16% in Edgar County)

357

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

of households have no vehicle (8.0% in Edgar County)

4

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

About 933 Paris residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (19%; 16% in Edgar County).

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

11% of Paris households have no vehicle (8.0% in Edgar County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Paris compared with Edgar County and Illinois

Census figure	Paris	Edgar County	Illinois
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	19%	16%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.4%	5.4%	3.5%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.0%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	2.1%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,063	$54,292	—

Older residents in towns around Paris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Marshall, IL	15 mi	896	16%
Clinton, IN	15 mi	1,083	30%
North Terre Haute, IN	18 mi	1,109	19%
Terre Haute, IN	20 mi	9,208	18%
Georgetown, IL	25 mi	564	16%
Rockville, IN	27 mi	693	20%

Home health agencies serving Paris

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Champaign, IL	48 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 352-4387
Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care	Charleston, IL	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 234-4418
Carle Home Care	Champaign, IL	48 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 383-3488
Horizon Health Home Care	Paris, IL	0.5 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 466-4466

Straight-line miles from the center of Paris. 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 Paris

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,505 monthly median income of Paris households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois'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 Paris: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Paris?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,505 monthly median income of Paris households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois'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 Illinois.

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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 Paris, IL