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

Local figures

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

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Berkshire County)

2,221

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

14%

of households have no vehicle (9.6% in Berkshire County)

10

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

About 4,806 Pittsfield residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 14% in Berkshire County).

2,221 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

14% of Pittsfield households have no vehicle (9.6% in Berkshire County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Pittsfield compared with Berkshire County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Pittsfield	Berkshire County	Massachusetts
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	14%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.2%	6.2%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	14%	9.6%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	8.1%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	8.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,926	$59,265	—

Older residents in towns around Pittsfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Adams, MA	14 mi	1,377	19%
North Adams, MA	17 mi	2,727	22%
Williamstown, MA	18 mi	764	11%
West Sand Lake, NY	21 mi	637	13%
East Greenbush, NY	25 mi	1,197	6.8%
Wynantskill, NY	25 mi	789	9.3%

Home health agencies serving Pittsfield

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Pittsfield, MA	0.7 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 672-0675
Amedisys Home Health Care	Agawam, MA	42 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 789-0027
Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association	Pittsfield, MA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(413) 447-3048
Loyal Home Care Services	Worcester, MA	76 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(617) 964-2489
Visiting Rehab And Nursing Services	Mansfield, MA	109 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(781) 281-2235

Straight-line miles from the center of Pittsfield. 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 Pittsfield

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 39% of the $4,411 monthly median income of Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Pittsfield?

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 39% of the $4,411 monthly median income of Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield, MA