Snyder, Texas

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Snyder, TX

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 Snyder for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Snyder, TX: the local picture

11%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Scurry County)
184
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
6.2%
of households have no vehicle (5.7% in Scurry County)
12
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Snyder ZIP codes in their service area

About 708 Snyder residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 12% in Scurry County).

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

6.2% of Snyder households have no vehicle (5.7% in Scurry County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Snyder compared with Scurry County and Texas

Census figureSnyderScurry CountyTexas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability11%12%10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone3.0%3.9%3.4%
Households with no vehicle6.2%5.7%5.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home26%25%35%
Residents 65+ with a disability38%36%35%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)15%12%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$45,199$46,105—

Older residents in towns around Snyder

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Colorado City, TX22 mi70817%
Sweetwater, TX34 mi1,81717%
Post, TX43 mi65311%
Big Spring, TX47 mi2,90519%
Merkel, TX55 mi46320%
Anson, TX59 mi59425%

Home health agencies serving Snyder

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Centerwell Home HealthColorado City, TX22 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(325) 728-2657
Calvert Home Health Care LtdCrosbyton, TX68 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(806) 675-7321
Kinder Hearts Home HealthAbilene, TX69 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(325) 672-6135
St Josephs Home Health IncMidland, TX84 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(432) 684-5858
Excelacare Home HealthBig Spring, TX44 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(432) 235-1164

Straight-line miles from the center of Snyder. 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 Snyder

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $3,767 monthly median income of Snyder households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

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 Snyder: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Snyder?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $3,767 monthly median income of Snyder households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver covers Texas.

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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