Disability Care for Adults in University Park, TX

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in University Park, TX: the local picture

3.0%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.1% in Dallas County)

178

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

1.1%

of households have no vehicle (6.8% in Dallas County)

125

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

About 473 University Park residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (3.0%; 9.1% in Dallas County).

178 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 University Park households have no vehicle (6.8% in Dallas County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

University Park compared with Dallas County and Texas

Census figure	University Park	Dallas County	Texas
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	3.0%	9.1%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.1%	2.8%	3.4%
Households with no vehicle	1.1%	6.8%	5.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	43%	35%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	34%	35%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$156,667	$58,211	—

Older residents in towns around University Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Highland Park, TX	1.3 mi	1,731	2.5%
Dallas, TX	4.2 mi	154,291	10%
Farmers Branch, TX	7.3 mi	4,417	5.9%
Addison, TX	8.3 mi	1,882	5.3%
Cockrell Hill, TX	9.4 mi	433	7.7%
Richardson, TX	9.9 mi	15,397	6.6%

Home health agencies serving University Park

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ultimate Plus Home Care	Mesquite, TX	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-5300
Ultimate Home Health Care	Mesquite, TX	9.8 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(972) 240-4700
Dependable Home Care Inc	Garland, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 221-7900
A-1 Phoenix Healthcare, LLC	Irving, TX	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 591-0110
Jeevan Home Health Care Inc	Carrollton, TX	12 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(469) 458-2201

Straight-line miles from the center of University Park. 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 University Park

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 8% of the $13,056 monthly median income of University Park households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

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 University Park: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in University Park?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 8% of the $13,056 monthly median income of University Park households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver covers Texas.

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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 University Park, TX