Disability Care for Adults in South Jacksonville, IL

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in South Jacksonville, IL: the local picture

14%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (17% in Morgan County)

15

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

3.4%

of households have no vehicle (5.5% in Morgan County)

9

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

About 239 South Jacksonville residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 17% in Morgan County).

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

3.4% of South Jacksonville households have no vehicle (5.5% in Morgan County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

South Jacksonville compared with Morgan County and Illinois

Census figure	South Jacksonville	Morgan County	Illinois
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	17%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	0.9%	6.7%	3.5%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	5.5%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.9%	2.4%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,611	$47,785	—

Older residents in towns around South Jacksonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Jacksonville, IL	2.1 mi	3,371	19%
Beardstown, IL	24 mi	762	17%
Auburn, IL	27 mi	706	15%
Virden, IL	28 mi	528	11%
Chatham, IL	28 mi	1,748	5.2%
Springfield, IL	31 mi	22,574	13%

Home health agencies serving South Jacksonville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring V	Springfield, IL	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 718-4889
Greene County Health Dept	Carrollton, IL	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(217) 942-6961
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois	Glen Carbon, IL	66 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Enhabit Home Health	Springfield, IL	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(217) 542-7138
Advanced Healthcare Services, LLC	Springfield, IL	27 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(217) 726-6956

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

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,134 monthly median income of South Jacksonville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 South Jacksonville: common questions

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

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 51% of the $3,134 monthly median income of South Jacksonville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Illinois.

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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 Jacksonville, IL