Adult Disability Care in South Eliot, ME: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in South Eliot, ME: the local picture

15%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in York County)

42

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.2%

of households have no vehicle (4.7% in York County)

10

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

About 303 South Eliot residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 12% in York County).

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

2.2% of South Eliot households have no vehicle (4.7% in York County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

South Eliot compared with York County and Maine

Census figure	South Eliot	York County	Maine
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	12%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.0%	3.6%	4.9%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	4.7%	6.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	5.7%	6.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.1%	8.1%	9.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,714	$59,150	—

Older residents in towns around South Eliot

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Kittery, ME	4.2 mi	1,402	12%
Portsmouth, NH	5.2 mi	4,946	9.5%
Dover, NH	5.8 mi	5,597	10%
South Berwick, ME	6.6 mi	528	22%
Durham, NH	6.7 mi	802	6.6%
York Harbor, ME	7.4 mi	981	6.0%

Home health agencies serving South Eliot

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Portsmouth, NH	4.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 436-0815
Wentworth Home Care & Hospice, An Amedisys Partner	Somersworth, NH	9.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(603) 692-0200
Elara Caring	South Portland, ME	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(207) 703-2413
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	Kennubunk, ME	21 mi	4 of 5	—	(207) 849-8842
Mainehealth Home Health And Hospice	Saco, ME	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(207) 284-4566

Straight-line miles from the center of South Eliot. 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 South Eliot

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $7,976 monthly median income of South Eliot households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 South Eliot: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in South Eliot?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $7,976 monthly median income of South Eliot households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 Maine.

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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 South Eliot, ME