In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Sergeant Bluff, IA
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 Sergeant Bluff for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Sergeant Bluff, IA: the local picture
About 262 Sergeant Bluff residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.6%; 13% in Woodbury County).
65 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 Sergeant Bluff households have no vehicle (6.1% in Woodbury County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Sergeant Bluff compared with Woodbury County and Iowa
| Census figure | Sergeant Bluff | Woodbury County | Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 8.6% | 13% | 11% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.1% | 4.9% | 3.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 8.4% | 19% | 9.1% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 34% | 33% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.6% | 12% | 8.4% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $83,750 | $50,680 | — |
Older residents in towns around Sergeant Bluff
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota City, NE | 3.8 mi | 295 | 22% |
| South Sioux City, NE | 5.5 mi | 1,535 | 10.0% |
| Sioux City, IA | 7.0 mi | 12,804 | 13% |
| Dakota Dunes, SD | 9.3 mi | 756 | 2.5% |
| North Sioux City, SD | 12 mi | 640 | 9.9% |
| Elk Point, SD | 26 mi | 450 | 4.9% |
Home health agencies serving Sergeant Bluff
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveanna Healthcare | Sioux City, IA | 9.2 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (712) 233-5494 |
| Unitypoint At Home | Sioux City, IA | 9.2 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (712) 279-3279 |
| Burgess Home Health | Onawa, IA | 28 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (712) 423-2311 |
| Wel-Home Health Of Sergeant Bluff | Sergeant Bluff, IA | 0.3 mi | 2 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides | (712) 943-7644 |
| Family First Homecare Of Iowa | Sioux City, IA | 7.4 mi | not rated | nursing, home health aides | (712) 790-8047 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Sergeant Bluff. 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 Sergeant Bluff
At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $6,979 monthly median income of Sergeant Bluff households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Sergeant Bluff: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Sergeant Bluff?
At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $6,979 monthly median income of Sergeant Bluff households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Iowa.
More senior care near Sergeant Bluff
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Dakota City, NE
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- Disability Care for Adults in Sioux City, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Dakota Dunes, SD
- Disability Care for Adults in North Sioux City, SD
- Disability Care for Adults in Elk Point, SD
- Disability Care for Adults in Le Mars, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Onawa, IA
- Disability Care for Adults in Wayne, NE
- Disability Care for Adults in Vermillion, SD
- Disability Care for Adults in Hawarden, 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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