In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Pleasant Ridge, MI
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Pleasant Ridge for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Pleasant Ridge, MI: the local picture
About 116 Pleasant Ridge residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.9%; 8.7% in Oakland County).
64 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
0.9% of Pleasant Ridge households have no vehicle (5.3% in Oakland County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Pleasant Ridge compared with Oakland County and Michigan
| Census figure | Pleasant Ridge | Oakland County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 6.9% | 8.7% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 3.8% | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 7.5% | 16% | 10% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 19% | 29% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $119,250 | $67,387 | — |
Older residents in towns around Pleasant Ridge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale, MI | 1.1 mi | 2,277 | 7.7% |
| Huntington Woods, MI | 1.4 mi | 1,188 | 3.9% |
| Oak Park, MI | 2.0 mi | 5,108 | 11% |
| Hazel Park, MI | 2.5 mi | 1,860 | 15% |
| Royal Oak, MI | 2.6 mi | 9,015 | 8.2% |
| Berkley, MI | 2.8 mi | 2,120 | 6.4% |
Home health agencies serving Pleasant Ridge
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Home Health Care | Southfield, MI | 3.6 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (248) 569-5410 |
| Elara Caring | Bingham Farms, MI | 6.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (248) 530-3720 |
| Shlama Home Health Care, Inc | Sterling Heights, MI | 7.5 mi | 4.5 of 5 | — | (586) 533-6999 |
| Home Care Experts | Warren, MI | 8.1 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (586) 751-2775 |
| Beaumont Home Health | Troy, MI | 6.3 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (248) 743-9500 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Pleasant Ridge. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Pleasant Ridge
At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $9,938 monthly median income of Pleasant Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Pleasant Ridge: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Pleasant Ridge?
At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $9,938 monthly median income of Pleasant Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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 Michigan.
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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.
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