In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Traverse City, MI
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 Traverse City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Traverse City, MI: the local picture
About 968 Traverse City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 10% in Grand Traverse County).
457 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
8.6% of Traverse City households have no vehicle (4.9% in Grand Traverse County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Traverse City compared with Grand Traverse County and Michigan
| Census figure | Traverse City | Grand Traverse County | Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 11% | 10% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 5.0% | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.6% | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 3.5% | 2.4% | 10% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 20% | 27% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 11% | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $66,380 | $61,808 | — |
Older residents in towns around Traverse City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalkaska, MI | 21 mi | 544 | 18% |
| Cadillac, MI | 36 mi | 2,207 | 23% |
| Boyne City, MI | 43 mi | 943 | 14% |
| Gaylord, MI | 49 mi | 907 | 15% |
| Manistee, MI | 50 mi | 1,574 | 17% |
| Petoskey, MI | 51 mi | 1,361 | 9.2% |
Home health agencies serving Traverse City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohioans Home Healthcare | Monroe, MI | 224 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (419) 843-4422 |
| Munson Home Care | Traverse City, MI | 1.1 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 252-2065 |
| Great Lakes Home Healthcare Specialists LLC | Traverse City, MI | 1.1 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (231) 421-5036 |
| Residential Home Health And Hospice | Saginaw, MI | 121 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (810) 245-3300 |
| Residential Home Health And Hospice | Lapeer, MI | 163 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (810) 245-3300 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Traverse City. 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 Traverse City
At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,532 monthly median income of Traverse City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Traverse City: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Traverse City?
At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,532 monthly median income of Traverse City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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 Michigan.
More senior care near Traverse City
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Kalkaska, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Cadillac, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Boyne City, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Gaylord, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Manistee, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Petoskey, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Houghton Lake, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Reed City, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in St. Helen, MI
- Disability Care for Adults in Ludington, MI
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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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