Adult Disability Care in Susanville, CA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Susanville, CA: the local picture

15%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Lassen County)

367

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

of households have no vehicle (6.3% in Lassen County)

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

About 797 Susanville residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 14% in Lassen County).

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

11% of Susanville households have no vehicle (6.3% in Lassen County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Susanville compared with Lassen County and California

Census figure	Susanville	Lassen County	California
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	14%	8.8%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.1%	5.6%	3.3%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.3%	7.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	18%	44%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,269	$48,992	—

Older residents in towns around Susanville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
East Quincy, CA	39 mi	416	21%
Cold Springs, NV	62 mi	1,416	14%
Burney, CA	63 mi	915	19%
Lemmon Valley, NV	67 mi	1,179	10%
Magalia, CA	67 mi	1,694	24%
Paradise, CA	70 mi	3,026	22%

Home health agencies serving Susanville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Quincy Home Medical Services	Quincy, CA	39 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(530) 394-7998

Straight-line miles from the center of Susanville. 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 Susanville

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,606 monthly median income of Susanville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

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 Susanville: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Susanville?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,606 monthly median income of Susanville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave covers California.

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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 Susanville, CA