In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Rice Lake, WI
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 Rice Lake for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Rice Lake, WI: the local picture
About 809 Rice Lake residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 12% in Barron County).
320 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
11% of Rice Lake households have no vehicle (4.8% in Barron County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Rice Lake compared with Barron County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Rice Lake | Barron County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 16% | 12% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2% | 4.2% | 3.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.5% | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 44% | 30% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 9.0% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $37,639 | $48,481 | — |
Older residents in towns around Rice Lake
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barron, WI | 7.3 mi | 1,202 | 19% |
| Bloomer, WI | 29 mi | 783 | 4.8% |
| Ladysmith, WI | 31 mi | 862 | 20% |
| Amery, WI | 32 mi | 819 | 13% |
| Tainter Lake, WI | 34 mi | 507 | 12% |
| Hayward, WI | 38 mi | 486 | 16% |
Home health agencies serving Rice Lake
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compassus Home Health | Marshfield, WI | 95 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 301-7260 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Home Care | St Croix Falls, WI | 42 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (715) 483-5505 |
| Hearts Of Gold | Shell Lake, WI | 21 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (715) 468-2931 |
| Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake | Rice Lake, WI | 1.7 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 236-6256 |
| Lakeland Home Healthcare | Chippewa Falls, WI | 41 mi | 3 of 5 | — | (715) 239-2075 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Rice Lake. 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 Rice Lake
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,137 monthly median income of Rice Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a 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 Rice Lake: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Rice Lake?
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $3,137 monthly median income of Rice Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver covers Wisconsin.
More senior care near Rice Lake
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Barron, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Bloomer, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Ladysmith, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Amery, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Tainter Lake, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Hayward, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Chippewa Falls, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Menomonie, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Lake Hallie, WI
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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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