Adult Disability Care in South Point, OH: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in South Point, OH: the local picture

13%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (21% in Lawrence County)

112

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.9%

of households have no vehicle (6.8% in Lawrence County)

14

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

About 249 South Point residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 21% in Lawrence County).

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

5.9% of South Point households have no vehicle (6.8% in Lawrence County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

South Point compared with Lawrence County and Ohio

Census figure	South Point	Lawrence County	Ohio
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	21%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.7%	8.9%	4.3%
Households with no vehicle	5.9%	6.8%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.0%	1.3%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	48%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	15%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,063	$41,812	—

Older residents in towns around South Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Kenova, WV	1.4 mi	760	23%
Burlington, OH	3.0 mi	716	21%
Ashland, KY	4.4 mi	4,099	23%
Westwood, KY	6.8 mi	990	18%
Huntington, WV	7.9 mi	8,425	18%
Russell, KY	8.9 mi	684	16%

Home health agencies serving South Point

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Abbott Home Care, Inc	Coal Grove, OH	8.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 534-9908
Interim Healthcare	New Boston, OH	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 354-5550
Ross County Home Health LLC	Chillicothe, OH	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(740) 775-1114
St Mary's Home Health Service	Proctorville, OH	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 886-7505
Holzer Home Care	Gallipolis, OH	33 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 446-5301

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

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,672 monthly median income of South Point households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Point: common questions

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

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,672 monthly median income of South Point households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Ohio.

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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 Point, OH