Adult Disability Care in Sparta, IL: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Sparta, IL: the local picture

19%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (19% in Randolph County)

196

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

16%

of households have no vehicle (6.7% in Randolph County)

5

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

About 394 Sparta residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (19%; 19% in Randolph County).

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

16% of Sparta households have no vehicle (6.7% in Randolph County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Sparta compared with Randolph County and Illinois

Census figure	Sparta	Randolph County	Illinois
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	19%	19%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	9.4%	7.5%	3.5%
Households with no vehicle	16%	6.7%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.3%	3.1%	24%
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	42%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.8%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,670	$52,235	—

Older residents in towns around Sparta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Red Bud, IL	15 mi	798	14%
Chester, IL	16 mi	1,019	32%
Ste. Genevieve, MO	21 mi	1,326	28%
Pinckneyville, IL	22 mi	807	9.5%
Freeburg, IL	23 mi	934	13%
Smithton, IL	24 mi	984	3.2%

Home health agencies serving Sparta

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adoration Home Health	O Fallon, IL	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 622-8854
At Home Health Care	Sparta, IL	1.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(618) 443-2177
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	52 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611
Red Bud Regional Home Care	Red Bud, IL	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(618) 282-3338

Straight-line miles from the center of Sparta. 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 Sparta

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 40% of the $3,973 monthly median income of Sparta 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 Sparta: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Sparta?

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 40% of the $3,973 monthly median income of Sparta 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 Sparta, IL