Adult Disability Care in West Union, OH: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in West Union, OH: the local picture

24%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (20% in Adams County)

62

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

29%

of households have no vehicle (7.4% in Adams County)

16

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

About 348 West Union residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (24%; 20% in Adams County).

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

29% of West Union households have no vehicle (7.4% in Adams County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

West Union compared with Adams County and Ohio

Census figure	West Union	Adams County	Ohio
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	24%	20%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.2%	4.6%	4.3%
Households with no vehicle	29%	7.4%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	1.2%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	45%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	35%	15%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,875	$36,101	—

Older residents in towns around West Union

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Maysville, KY	17 mi	1,843	24%
Georgetown, OH	20 mi	935	25%
Mount Orab, OH	26 mi	611	13%
West Portsmouth, OH	27 mi	606	27%
Flemingsburg, KY	27 mi	687	21%
Hillsboro, OH	29 mi	1,505	17%

Home health agencies serving West Union

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Interim Healthcare	New Boston, OH	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 354-5550
Small Town Home Health Solutions, Inc	New Richmond, OH	39 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(513) 214-3301
American Mercy Home Care, LLC	Cincinnati, OH	54 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(513) 731-4600
Holzer Home Care	Gallipolis, OH	71 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(740) 446-5301
Acm Home Health	West Union, OH	0.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(937) 544-2055

Straight-line miles from the center of West Union. 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 West Union

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 79% of the $1,823 monthly median income of West Union 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 West Union: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in West Union?

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 79% of the $1,823 monthly median income of West Union 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 West Union, OH