In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Rock Island, IL
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 Rock Island for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Rock Island, IL: the local picture
About 2,995 Rock Island residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 12% in Rock Island County).
1,006 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
12% of Rock Island households have no vehicle (8.6% in Rock Island County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Rock Island compared with Rock Island County and Illinois
| Census figure | Rock Island | Rock Island County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 14% | 12% | 9.7% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 4.7% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12% | 8.6% | 11% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 12% | 14% | 24% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 37% | 33% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.8% | 9.0% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $44,802 | $53,586 | — |
Older residents in towns around Rock Island
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan, IL | 2.6 mi | 1,083 | 11% |
| Moline, IL | 4.8 mi | 7,901 | 12% |
| Davenport, IA | 6.1 mi | 16,575 | 13% |
| Coal Valley, IL | 7.9 mi | 914 | 4.8% |
| Bettendorf, IA | 8.8 mi | 7,457 | 7.8% |
| Silvis, IL | 9.3 mi | 2,318 | 10% |
Home health agencies serving Rock Island
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Moline, IL | 4.8 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (309) 786-3700 |
| Unity Point At Home | Moline, IL | 4.8 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (309) 779-7600 |
| Western Ill Home Hlth Care In | Monmouth, IL | 39 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (309) 734-9376 |
| Northwestern Illinois Home Health | Moline, IL | 4.8 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy | (309) 623-4022 |
| Genesis Vna | Bettendorf, IA | 7.3 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (563) 421-5080 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Rock Island. 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 Rock Island
At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,734 monthly median income of Rock Island households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Rock Island: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Rock Island?
At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,734 monthly median income of Rock Island households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Illinois.
More senior care near Rock Island
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Milan, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Moline, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Davenport, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Coal Valley, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Bettendorf, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Silvis, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in East Moline, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Eldridge, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Colona, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Le Claire, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Aledo, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Geneseo, IL
- Disability Care for Adults in Wilton, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in DeWitt, IA
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- Disability Care for Adults in Camanche, IA
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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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