Reno, Nevada

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Reno, NV

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 Reno for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Reno, NV: the local picture

11%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Washoe County)
6,454
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
8.4%
of households have no vehicle (6.4% in Washoe County)
18
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Reno ZIP codes in their service area

About 18,334 Reno residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 11% in Washoe County).

6,454 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

8.4% of Reno households have no vehicle (6.4% in Washoe County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Reno compared with Washoe County and Nevada

Census figureRenoWashoe CountyNevada
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability11%11%12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone3.8%3.6%3.8%
Households with no vehicle8.4%6.4%7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home23%21%29%
Residents 65+ with a disability31%31%34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%10%11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$60,538$69,434—

Older residents in towns around Reno

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Sun Valley, NV5.7 mi2,83612%
Sparks, NV7.4 mi17,30911%
Lemmon Valley, NV9.6 mi1,17910%
Cold Springs, NV12 mi1,41614%
Spanish Springs, NV12 mi3,5009.0%
Washoe Valley, NV18 mi1,15816%

Home health agencies serving Reno

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Eden Home HealthReno, NV10 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(775) 828-1000
Centerwell Home HealthReno, NV5.3 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(775) 858-1900
Renown Health Home CareReno, NV15 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(775) 982-5860
Advanced Home Health & Hospice Of RenoReno, NV15 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(775) 470-7300
Saint Marys Home Care ServicesReno, NV15 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(775) 501-6701

Straight-line miles from the center of Reno. 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 Reno

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,045 monthly median income of Reno households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Reno: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Reno?

At the Nevada median aide wage of $16.19 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,403 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $5,045 monthly median income of Reno households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nevada's minimum wage is $12.00 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 Nevada.

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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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