Adult Disability Care in Wise, VA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Wise, VA: the local picture

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (26% in Wise County)

77

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.2%

of households have no vehicle (9.1% in Wise County)

11

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

About 315 Wise residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 26% in Wise County).

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

7.2% of Wise households have no vehicle (9.1% in Wise County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Wise compared with Wise County and Virginia

Census figure	Wise	Wise County	Virginia
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	26%	10%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.3%	8.5%	3.5%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	9.1%	6.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	1.9%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	54%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	16%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,306	$35,825	—

Older residents in towns around Wise

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Norton, VA	4.0 mi	761	34%
Big Stone Gap, VA	13 mi	924	22%
Bloomingdale, TN	28 mi	2,040	22%
Lebanon, VA	28 mi	1,014	22%
Mount Carmel, TN	29 mi	1,272	22%
Kingsport, TN	32 mi	13,132	18%

Home health agencies serving Wise

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Ballad Health Homecare - Norton	Norton, VA	3.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 973-9481
Adoration Home Health	Wise, VA	0.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 523-4915
Amedisys Home Health Care	Abingdon, VA	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 619-2532
Centerwell Home Health	Abingdon, VA	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(276) 623-0665
Centerwell Home Health	Bristol, VA	33 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(276) 285-6020

Straight-line miles from the center of Wise. 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 Wise

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,692 monthly median income of Wise households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Wise: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Wise?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,692 monthly median income of Wise households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus covers Virginia.

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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 Wise, VA