Adult Disability Care in Winchendon, MA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Winchendon, MA: the local picture

16%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Worcester County)

198

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.6%

of households have no vehicle (8.3% in Worcester County)

14

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

About 412 Winchendon residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 11% in Worcester County).

198 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 Winchendon households have no vehicle (8.3% in Worcester County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Winchendon compared with Worcester County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Winchendon	Worcester County	Massachusetts
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	11%	9.7%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	7.8%	4.3%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	8.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.8%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	38%	10%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,182	$61,599	—

Older residents in towns around Winchendon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Baldwinville, MA	5.5 mi	375	5.2%
Gardner, MA	7.2 mi	4,135	17%
Jaffrey, NH	9.1 mi	338	11%
Athol, MA	11 mi	1,317	22%
Fitchburg, MA	13 mi	5,985	15%
Orange, MA	14 mi	568	26%

Home health agencies serving Winchendon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Braintree, MA	63 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 969-7517
Care Central Vna & Hospice Inc	Gardner, MA	7.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 632-1230
Health Alliance Home Health And Hospice	Leominster, MA	18 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 708-6513
Caretenders	Needham Heights, MA	49 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(617) 332-5015
Better Care Home Health And Hospice, Inc.	Leominster, MA	18 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(978) 537-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Winchendon. 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 Winchendon

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 73% of the $2,349 monthly median income of Winchendon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Winchendon: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Winchendon?

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 73% of the $2,349 monthly median income of Winchendon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Massachusetts.

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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 Winchendon, MA