Adult Disability Care in Salinas, CA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Salinas, CA: the local picture

6.2%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (6.6% in Monterey County)

2,047

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.2%

of households have no vehicle (4.7% in Monterey County)

40

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

About 6,000 Salinas residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (6.2%; 6.6% in Monterey County).

2,047 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

5.2% of Salinas households have no vehicle (4.7% in Monterey County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Salinas compared with Monterey County and California

Census figure	Salinas	Monterey County	California
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	6.2%	6.6%	8.8%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.1%	2.3%	3.3%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.7%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	73%	56%	44%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,573	$81,991	—

Older residents in towns around Salinas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Castroville, CA	8.4 mi	804	7.9%
Prunedale, CA	8.5 mi	3,246	9.6%
Marina, CA	8.6 mi	3,499	11%
Seaside, CA	11 mi	4,059	8.1%
Aromas, CA	13 mi	608	3.7%
Las Lomas, CA	13 mi	264	7.6%

Home health agencies serving Salinas

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
St Joseph Home Health	Milpitas, CA	54 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(408) 244-5488
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	61 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	78 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	125 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
Telfair Home Health Care	Glendale, CA	258 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(818) 539-5244

Straight-line miles from the center of Salinas. 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 Salinas

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,464 monthly median income of Salinas households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

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 Salinas: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Salinas?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,464 monthly median income of Salinas households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave covers California.

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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 Salinas, CA