Disability Care for Adults in Southbridge Town, MA

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Southbridge Town, MA: the local picture

20%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Worcester County)

1,119

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

13%

of households have no vehicle (8.3% in Worcester County)

26

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Southbridge Town ZIP codes in their service area

About 2,263 Southbridge Town residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (20%; 11% in Worcester County).

1,119 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

13% of Southbridge Town households have no vehicle (8.3% in Worcester County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Southbridge Town compared with Worcester County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Southbridge Town	Worcester County	Massachusetts
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	20%	11%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	9.9%	4.3%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	35%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	10%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,615	$61,599	—

Older residents in towns around Southbridge Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Webster, MA	8.2 mi	1,920	16%
Oxford, MA	9.3 mi	971	17%
Putnam, CT	12 mi	1,211	18%
Spencer, MA	13 mi	1,479	14%
North Brookfield, MA	15 mi	370	16%
Stafford Springs, CT	15 mi	1,126	12%

Home health agencies serving Southbridge Town

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	54 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Aveanna Home Health	Worcester, MA	21 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(508) 213-1236
Metrowest Homecare And Hospice, An Amedisys Company	Marlborough, MA	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(508) 383-7000
Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc	Gardner, MA	36 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 632-1230
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015

Straight-line miles from the center of Southbridge Town. 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 Southbridge Town

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,885 monthly median income of Southbridge Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 Southbridge Town: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Southbridge Town?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $2,885 monthly median income of Southbridge Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts.

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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 Southbridge Town, MA