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

Local figures

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

12%

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

1,596

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.2%

of households have no vehicle (5.9% in Benton County)

3

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

About 4,404 Richland residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 13% in Benton County).

1,596 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

4.2% of Richland households have no vehicle (5.9% in Benton County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Richland compared with Benton County and Washington

Census figure	Richland	Benton County	Washington
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	13%	11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.3%	5.1%	4.1%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	5.9%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	10%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,789	$66,930	—

Older residents in towns around Richland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
West Richland, WA	4.8 mi	2,205	10%
Kennewick, WA	8.4 mi	13,616	16%
Pasco, WA	8.4 mi	7,871	9.4%
Benton City, WA	9.0 mi	289	12%
Finley, WA	14 mi	1,115	21%
Burbank, WA	16 mi	446	17%

Home health agencies serving Richland

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Columbia River Home Health	Kennewick, WA	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(509) 582-2273
Tri-Cities Home Health	Kennewick, WA	8.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(509) 783-1851
Vue Home Health LLC	Kennewick, WA	8.0 mi	not rated	—	(425) 770-0425

Straight-line miles from the center of Richland. 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 Richland

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 36% of the $5,566 monthly median income of Richland 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 Richland: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Richland?

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 36% of the $5,566 monthly median income of Richland 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 Richland, WA