In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in River Falls, 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 River Falls for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in River Falls, WI: the local picture
About 1,138 River Falls residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (9.6%; 8.7% in Pierce County).
432 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
5.0% of River Falls households have no vehicle (2.7% in Pierce County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
River Falls compared with Pierce County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | River Falls | Pierce County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 9.6% | 8.7% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 2.5% | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 23% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $60,369 | $66,546 | — |
Older residents in towns around River Falls
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson, WI | 8.8 mi | 2,918 | 8.2% |
| Afton, MN | 9.8 mi | 772 | 2.4% |
| Prescott, WI | 11 mi | 884 | 9.4% |
| Ellsworth, WI | 11 mi | 354 | 13% |
| North Hudson, WI | 11 mi | 686 | 5.7% |
| Bayport, MN | 13 mi | 497 | 6.5% |
Home health agencies serving River Falls
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Homecare | Oak Park Heights, MN | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (651) 430-3320 |
| Adoray Home Health And Hospice | Baldwin, WI | 15 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 629-1888 |
| Accentcare Fairview Home Health - East LLC | Oakdale, MN | 18 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (651) 232-2800 |
| Interim Healthcare Of Western Wisconsin | Hudson, WI | 9.9 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (715) 377-9617 |
| International Quality Homecare | Rochester, MN | 57 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (888) 995-4742 |
Straight-line miles from the center of River Falls. 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 River Falls
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 30% of the $5,031 monthly median income of River Falls 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 River Falls: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in River Falls?
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 30% of the $5,031 monthly median income of River Falls 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 River Falls
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Hudson, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Afton, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Prescott, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Ellsworth, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in North Hudson, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Bayport, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Baldwin, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Hastings, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Cottage Grove, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Woodbury, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Oak Park Heights, MN
- Disability Care for Adults in Lake Elmo, MN
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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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