Adult Disability Care in Van Wert, OH: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Van Wert, OH: the local picture

15%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Van Wert County)

259

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.5%

of households have no vehicle (3.6% in Van Wert County)

13

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

About 955 Van Wert residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 12% in Van Wert County).

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

5.5% of Van Wert households have no vehicle (3.6% in Van Wert County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Van Wert compared with Van Wert County and Ohio

Census figure	Van Wert	Van Wert County	Ohio
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	12%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.2%	3.4%	4.3%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	3.6%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.4%	2.9%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,083	$54,861	—

Older residents in towns around Van Wert

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Delphos, OH	13 mi	1,688	11%
Decatur, IN	18 mi	2,000	16%
Paulding, OH	19 mi	611	13%
Celina, OH	21 mi	2,029	11%
Berne, IN	24 mi	754	9.7%
St. Marys, OH	24 mi	1,371	11%

Home health agencies serving Van Wert

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Toledo, OH	76 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 536-6748
Mercy Health-Home Health, Lima	Lima, OH	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 226-9062
Fountain Park Home Care, LLC	Van Wert, OH	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-3133
Community Health Professionals, Inc	Van Wert, OH	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 238-9223
Mercer Health Home Care	Celina, OH	21 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(419) 584-0143

Straight-line miles from the center of Van Wert. 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 Van Wert

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Van Wert households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Van Wert: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Van Wert?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Van Wert households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Ohio.

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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 Van Wert, OH