In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Scott City, KS
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 Scott City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Scott City, KS: the local picture
About 311 Scott City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 12% in Scott County).
66 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
0.0% of Scott City households have no vehicle (3.2% in Scott County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Scott City compared with Scott County and Kansas
| Census figure | Scott City | Scott County | Kansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 3.1% | 2.6% | 4.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 3.2% | 5.1% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 19% | 18% | 12% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 48% | 44% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 2.5% | 1.8% | 8.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $50,938 | $54,318 | — |
Older residents in towns around Scott City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holcomb, KS | 34 mi | 127 | 8.9% |
| Garden City, KS | 35 mi | 3,434 | 12% |
| Colby, KS | 63 mi | 814 | 8.5% |
| Ulysses, KS | 67 mi | 802 | 9.5% |
| Dodge City, KS | 69 mi | 2,572 | 11% |
Home health agencies serving Scott City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Pt Home Health | Garden City, KS | 35 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, home health aides | (620) 276-4974 |
| Elara Caring | Garden City, KS | 35 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (620) 322-9500 |
| Health Watch Health Care Of Liberal, LLC | Liberal, KS | 99 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (626) 624-5599 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Scott City. 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 Scott City
At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,245 monthly median income of Scott City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Scott City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Scott City?
At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,245 monthly median income of Scott City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Kansas.
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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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