Adult Disability Care in Payson, AZ: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Payson, AZ: the local picture

15%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (20% in Gila County)

481

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

6.7%

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

2

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

About 1,098 Payson residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 20% in Gila County).

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

6.7% of Payson households have no vehicle (6.4% in Gila County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Payson compared with Gila County and Arizona

Census figure	Payson	Gila County	Arizona
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	20%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.5%	7.5%	3.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	6.4%	5.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.6%	14%	26%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,386	$51,828	—

Older residents in towns around Payson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Star Valley, AZ	5.7 mi	1,160	35%
Camp Verde, AZ	38 mi	3,403	24%
Lake Montezuma, AZ	39 mi	2,059	9.7%
Heber-Overgaard, AZ	44 mi	891	27%
Carefree, AZ	45 mi	1,817	9.8%
Village of Oak Creek, AZ	45 mi	3,865	16%

Home health agencies serving Payson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Banner Home Care - Payson	Payson, AZ	2.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 596-4777
Billet Home Health Inc - Mesa	Mesa, AZ	64 mi	4 of 5	—	(248) 464-4920

Straight-line miles from the center of Payson. 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 Payson

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,782 monthly median income of Payson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Payson: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Payson?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,782 monthly median income of Payson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona covers Arizona.

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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 Payson, AZ