Adult Disability Care in Wausau, WI: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Wausau, WI: the local picture

13%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (10% in Marathon County)

1,241

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.0%

of households have no vehicle (4.8% in Marathon County)

9

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

About 3,127 Wausau residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 10% in Marathon County).

1,241 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

9.0% of Wausau households have no vehicle (4.8% in Marathon County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Wausau compared with Marathon County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Wausau	Marathon County	Wisconsin
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	10%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.4%	4.0%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	9.0%	4.8%	6.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	7.6%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.2%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,828	$53,258	—

Older residents in towns around Wausau

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Rib Mountain, WI	4.8 mi	1,821	12%
Rothschild, WI	6.2 mi	999	8.9%
Weston, WI	6.8 mi	3,060	10%
Maine, WI	6.9 mi	519	7.4%
Kronenwetter, WI	10 mi	1,040	5.9%
Mosinee, WI	12 mi	689	10%

Home health agencies serving Wausau

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Compassus Home Health	Marshfield, WI	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 301-7260
Aveanna Home Health	Waupaca, WI	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 258-2130
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	2.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
Interim Healthcare Of Wausau	Wausau, WI	2.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 842-7707
Interim Healthcare Of Wisconsin	Madison, WI	134 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(608) 238-0268

Straight-line miles from the center of Wausau. 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 Wausau

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 43% of the $3,486 monthly median income of Wausau 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.

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 Wausau: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Wausau?

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 43% of the $3,486 monthly median income of Wausau 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.

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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 Wausau, WI