Adult Disability Care in Shaker Heights, OH: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Shaker Heights, OH: the local picture

8.9%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Cuyahoga County)

531

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.6%

of households have no vehicle (12% in Cuyahoga County)

58

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

About 1,404 Shaker Heights residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.9%; 13% in Cuyahoga County).

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

7.6% of Shaker Heights households have no vehicle (12% in Cuyahoga County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Shaker Heights compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Shaker Heights	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	8.9%	13%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.4%	5.0%	4.3%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	12%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	12%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$82,849	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Shaker Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
University Heights, OH	1.5 mi	1,737	5.6%
Beachwood, OH	2.4 mi	3,938	8.6%
Cleveland Heights, OH	2.5 mi	8,543	11%
Warrensville Heights, OH	3.0 mi	3,595	14%
South Euclid, OH	3.5 mi	3,661	11%
Lyndhurst, OH	4.0 mi	4,065	6.8%

Home health agencies serving Shaker Heights

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Platinum Home Health Services	Mayfield Heights, OH	4.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 995-0202
Centerwell Home Health Ii	Solon, OH	8.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 232-1800
Elara Caring	Mentor, OH	18 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 864-5714
Residence Home Care LLC	North Olmsted, OH	19 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 262-5952
Eliza Jennings At Home	Olmsted Township, OH	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(440) 235-8489

Straight-line miles from the center of Shaker Heights. 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 Shaker Heights

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,904 monthly median income of Shaker Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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.

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 Shaker Heights: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Shaker Heights?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,904 monthly median income of Shaker Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Ohio.

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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 Shaker Heights, OH