In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Silver Lake, NC
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 Silver Lake for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Silver Lake, NC: the local picture
About 450 Silver Lake residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 9.5% in New Hanover County).
62 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
0.5% of Silver Lake households have no vehicle (5.6% in New Hanover County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Silver Lake compared with New Hanover County and North Carolina
| Census figure | Silver Lake | New Hanover County | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 12% | 9.5% | 11% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 1.6% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.5% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 17% | 8.1% | 13% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 23% | 28% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.7% | 8.2% | 11% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $83,943 | $62,585 | — |
Older residents in towns around Silver Lake
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Grove, NC | 1.6 mi | 2,200 | 11% |
| Wilmington, NC | 4.8 mi | 22,030 | 10% |
| Carolina Beach, NC | 7.0 mi | 1,351 | 8.7% |
| Belville, NC | 7.3 mi | 476 | 8.0% |
| Wrightsville Beach, NC | 8.0 mi | 856 | 0.3% |
| Kings Grant, NC | 9.0 mi | 1,515 | 7.5% |
Home health agencies serving Silver Lake
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Care Home Health | Wilmington, NC | 5.8 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (910) 362-9405 |
| Pruitthealth At Home - Brunswick | Leland, NC | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (910) 473-5104 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Delco, NC | 22 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | — |
| Assistedcare Home Health Inc | Leland, NC | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (225) 299-3990 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Rocky Mount, NC | 128 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | — |
Straight-line miles from the center of Silver Lake. 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 Silver Lake
At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,995 monthly median income of Silver Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 Silver Lake: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Silver Lake?
At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,995 monthly median income of Silver Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina'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 North Carolina.
More senior care near Silver Lake
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Myrtle Grove, NC
- Disability Care for Adults in Wilmington, NC
- Disability Care for Adults in Carolina Beach, NC
- Disability Care for Adults in Belville, NC
- Disability Care for Adults in Wrightsville Beach, NC
- Disability Care for Adults in Kings Grant, NC
- Disability Care for Adults in Leland, NC
- Disability Care for Adults in Wrightsboro, NC
- Disability Care for Adults in Ogden, NC
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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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