Adult Disability Care in Shields, MI: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Shields, MI: the local picture

14%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (15% in Saginaw County)

349

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.5%

of households have no vehicle (7.0% in Saginaw County)

25

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

About 539 Shields residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 15% in Saginaw County).

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

7.5% of Shields households have no vehicle (7.0% in Saginaw County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Shields compared with Saginaw County and Michigan

Census figure	Shields	Saginaw County	Michigan
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	15%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.8%	5.4%	4.6%
Households with no vehicle	7.5%	7.0%	7.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	4.6%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	12%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,979	$49,883	—

Older residents in towns around Shields

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Saginaw, MI	6.2 mi	6,488	22%
Freeland, MI	6.8 mi	761	6.5%
Buena Vista, MI	8.7 mi	1,261	30%
Bridgeport, MI	10 mi	1,453	18%
Bay City, MI	15 mi	5,720	17%
Midland, MI	16 mi	8,729	13%

Home health agencies serving Shields

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Americans Home Health Care	Saginaw, MI	7.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 791-7951
Absolute Home Health Care	Grand Blanc, MI	41 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(810) 694-1042
Mclaren Home Health	Bay City, MI	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(800) 862-3132
Elara Caring	Bingham Farms, MI	75 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(248) 530-3720
First State Home Health Care, Inc	Saginaw, MI	7.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(989) 771-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Shields. 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 Shields

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,998 monthly median income of Shields households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Shields: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Shields?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,998 monthly median income of Shields households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Michigan.

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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 Shields, MI