Disability Care for Adults in Wisconsin Dells, WI

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Wisconsin Dells, WI: the local picture

8.0%

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

74

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

12%

of households have no vehicle (4.4% in Columbia County)

8

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

About 122 Wisconsin Dells residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (8.0%; 11% in Columbia County).

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

12% of Wisconsin Dells households have no vehicle (4.4% in Columbia County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Wisconsin Dells compared with Columbia County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Wisconsin Dells	Columbia County	Wisconsin
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	8.0%	11%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.9%	4.1%	3.7%
Households with no vehicle	12%	4.4%	6.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	4.5%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.7%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,091	$57,885	—

Older residents in towns around Wisconsin Dells

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Lake Delton, WI	3.2 mi	781	13%
Baraboo, WI	12 mi	2,610	13%
Reedsburg, WI	13 mi	2,153	14%
Portage, WI	17 mi	1,520	16%
Mauston, WI	19 mi	880	16%
Lake Wisconsin, WI	21 mi	1,234	6.4%

Home health agencies serving Wisconsin Dells

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Aveanna Home Health	Baraboo, WI	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 356-7570
Aspirus At Home	Wausau, WI	92 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(715) 847-2600
Ssm Health At Home Home Health-Wisconsin	Madison, WI	45 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 924-2273
Homeward Bound Home Health	Lancaster, WI	72 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(608) 723-6601
Commonheart Home Health	Waukesha, WI	87 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(920) 261-7108

Straight-line miles from the center of Wisconsin Dells. 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 Wisconsin Dells

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 41% of the $3,674 monthly median income of Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Wisconsin Dells?

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 41% of the $3,674 monthly median income of Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells, WI