In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Port Arthur, TX
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 Port Arthur for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Port Arthur, TX: the local picture
About 4,413 Port Arthur residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 13% in Jefferson County).
1,020 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
11% of Port Arthur households have no vehicle (8.1% in Jefferson County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Port Arthur compared with Jefferson County and Texas
| Census figure | Port Arthur | Jefferson County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 14% | 13% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 8.1% | 5.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 35% | 23% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 45% | 40% | 35% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 24% | 15% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $35,104 | $47,997 | — |
Older residents in towns around Port Arthur
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groves, TX | 3.4 mi | 2,604 | 10% |
| Port Neches, TX | 5.8 mi | 2,377 | 9.8% |
| Nederland, TX | 8.0 mi | 3,007 | 13% |
| Bridge City, TX | 9.7 mi | 1,130 | 12% |
| Central Gardens, TX | 9.7 mi | 918 | 7.9% |
| West Orange, TX | 15 mi | 645 | 18% |
Home health agencies serving Port Arthur
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Health At Home | Beaumont, TX | 21 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (409) 719-0111 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Beaumont, TX | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy | (409) 895-0009 |
| Baptist Homecare | Beaumont, TX | 21 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (409) 994-0300 |
| Accentcare Home Health Of Texas | Beaumont, TX | 21 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (409) 899-9979 |
| Elara Caring | Jasper, TX | 67 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (409) 489-9104 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Port Arthur. 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 Port Arthur
At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $2,925 monthly median income of Port Arthur households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.
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.
Disability Care for Adults in Port Arthur: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Port Arthur?
At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $2,925 monthly median income of Port Arthur households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver covers Texas.
More senior care near Port Arthur
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Groves, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Port Neches, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Nederland, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Bridge City, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Central Gardens, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in West Orange, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Vidor, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Orange, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Beaumont, TX
- Disability Care for Adults in Mauriceville, TX
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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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