In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Santa Claus, IN
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 Santa Claus for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Santa Claus, IN: the local picture
About 109 Santa Claus residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.8%; 11% in Spencer County).
32 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
2.2% of Santa Claus households have no vehicle (2.7% in Spencer County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Santa Claus compared with Spencer County and Indiana
| Census figure | Santa Claus | Spencer County | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 7.8% | 11% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.3% | 3.8% | 4.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 0.7% | 3.5% | 10% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 32% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 13% | 11% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $68,036 | $49,415 | — |
Older residents in towns around Santa Claus
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingburg, IN | 13 mi | 838 | 11% |
| Tell City, IN | 15 mi | 1,637 | 15% |
| Jasper, IN | 19 mi | 3,119 | 12% |
| Boonville, IN | 20 mi | 1,399 | 18% |
| Thruston, KY | 23 mi | 271 | 9.7% |
| Chandler, IN | 25 mi | 316 | 17% |
Home health agencies serving Santa Claus
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension At Home | Evansville, IN | 32 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (812) 774-9760 |
| Angels Care Home Health | Evansville, IN | 32 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (812) 477-1555 |
| Deaconess Home Health, LLC | Evansville, IN | 32 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (812) 425-3561 |
| Summit Home Care | Indianapolis, IN | 125 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (317) 245-7236 |
| Perry County Memorial Hospital Home Care Services | Tell City, IN | 14 mi | 2.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (812) 547-7011 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Claus. 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 Santa Claus
At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,670 monthly median income of Santa Claus households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Santa Claus: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Santa Claus?
At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,670 monthly median income of Santa Claus households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Indiana.
More senior care near Santa Claus
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Huntingburg, IN
- Disability Care for Adults in Tell City, IN
- Disability Care for Adults in Jasper, IN
- Disability Care for Adults in Boonville, IN
- Disability Care for Adults in Thruston, KY
- Disability Care for Adults in Chandler, IN
- Disability Care for Adults in Owensboro, KY
- Disability Care for Adults in Newburgh, IN
- Disability Care for Adults in Sorgho, KY
- Disability Care for Adults in Masonville, KY
- Disability Care for Adults in Melody Hill, IN
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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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