Adult Disability Care in Pullman, WA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Pullman, WA: the local picture

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Whitman County)

1,004

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.4%

of households have no vehicle (7.3% in Whitman County)

2

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

About 3,229 Pullman residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 13% in Whitman County).

1,004 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

9.4% of Pullman households have no vehicle (7.3% in Whitman County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Pullman compared with Whitman County and Washington

Census figure	Pullman	Whitman County	Washington
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	13%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.9%	4.4%	4.1%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	7.3%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	10%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	9.4%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,901	$57,283	—

Older residents in towns around Pullman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Moscow, ID	8.0 mi	2,737	11%
Colfax, WA	15 mi	533	18%
Clarkston, WA	23 mi	1,100	19%
West Clarkston-Highland, WA	23 mi	1,523	25%
Lewiston, ID	25 mi	7,146	18%
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA	25 mi	2,374	11%

Home health agencies serving Pullman

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elite Home Health	Clarkston, WA	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 758-2568
Centerwell Home Health	Spokane Valley, WA	64 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(509) 473-4900

Straight-line miles from the center of Pullman. 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 Pullman

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $5,325 monthly median income of Pullman households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Pullman: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Pullman?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $5,325 monthly median income of Pullman households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Washington.

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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 Pullman, WA