In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Summit, WI
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Summit for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

Disability Care for Adults in Summit, WI: the local picture
About 289 Summit residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (10%; 6.9% in Waukesha County).
61 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
1.1% of Summit households have no vehicle (3.5% in Waukesha County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Summit compared with Waukesha County and Wisconsin
| Census figure | Summit | Waukesha County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 10% | 6.9% | 10% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.2% | 2.4% | 3.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% | 3.5% | 6.4% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 4.8% | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 16% | 25% | 28% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 6.8% | 9.1% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $103,482 | $65,141 | — |
Older residents in towns around Summit
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconomowoc, WI | 3.9 mi | 3,803 | 5.8% |
| Delafield, WI | 4.7 mi | 1,579 | 7.9% |
| Okauchee Lake, WI | 5.8 mi | 1,250 | 5.3% |
| Wales, WI | 6.1 mi | 541 | 4.6% |
| Hartland, WI | 8.1 mi | 1,940 | 7.2% |
| Ixonia, WI | 8.7 mi | 510 | 9.0% |
Home health agencies serving Summit
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Home Health Care | Waukesha, WI | 11 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (262) 363-2500 |
| Centerwell Home Health | West Allis, WI | 23 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (414) 327-4553 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Brookfield, WI | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (262) 782-8292 |
| Preceptor Home Health | Germantown, WI | 22 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (262) 293-3951 |
| Aurora At Home | Milwaukee, WI | 23 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (414) 327-2295 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Summit. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Summit
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,624 monthly median income of Summit households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.
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.
Disability Care for Adults in Summit: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Summit?
At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,624 monthly median income of Summit households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin's minimum wage is $7.25 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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver covers Wisconsin.
More senior care near Summit
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Oconomowoc, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Delafield, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Okauchee Lake, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Wales, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Hartland, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Ixonia, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Merton, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Pewaukee, WI
- Disability Care for Adults in Waukesha, WI
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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.
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