Adult Disability Care in South Lakes, AK: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in South Lakes, AK: the local picture

15%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough)

171

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.0%

of households have no vehicle (3.8% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough)

5

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

About 564 South Lakes residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 13% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough).

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

2.0% of South Lakes households have no vehicle (3.8% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

South Lakes compared with Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Alaska

Census figure	South Lakes	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Alaska
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	13%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.5%	4.5%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	3.8%	9.0%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.7%	5.7%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	9.4%	8.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,036	$63,354	—

Older residents in towns around South Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
North Lakes, AK	2.1 mi	1,321	15%
Gateway, AK	3.4 mi	648	16%
Wasilla, AK	4.8 mi	1,659	14%
Tanaina, AK	6.1 mi	964	11%
Farm Loop, AK	6.2 mi	425	13%
Palmer, AK	6.6 mi	986	17%

Home health agencies serving South Lakes

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Enhabit Home Health	Anchorage, AK	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(907) 272-1275
Ancora Home Health & Hospice	Wasilla, AK	2.7 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(907) 561-0700
Wellspring Home Health Center	Wasilla, AK	2.7 mi	not rated	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(907) 357-3655
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc	Anchorage, AK	34 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(907) 770-0862
St. Agatha Home Healthcare, LLC	Anchorage, AK	34 mi	not rated	—	(907) 302-2462

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

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,670 monthly median income of South Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care.

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 Lakes: common questions

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

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,670 monthly median income of South Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care covers Alaska.

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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 Lakes, AK