Adult Disability Care in Anderson, MO: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Anderson, MO: the local picture

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (15% in McDonald County)

140

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

of households have no vehicle (5.8% in McDonald County)

5

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

About 291 Anderson residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 15% in McDonald County).

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

11% of Anderson households have no vehicle (5.8% in McDonald County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Anderson compared with McDonald County and Missouri

Census figure	Anderson	McDonald County	Missouri
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	15%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.6%	6.5%	4.7%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.8%	6.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	16%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,583	$33,466	—

Older residents in towns around Anderson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Neosho, MO	14 mi	1,968	12%
Gravette, AR	16 mi	552	16%
Bella Vista, AR	16 mi	10,005	12%
Grove, OK	20 mi	2,146	13%
Granby, MO	21 mi	353	17%
Centerton, AR	22 mi	1,586	6.1%

Home health agencies serving Anderson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Freeman Home Care Services	Joplin, MO	27 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 347-6000
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Joplin, MO	31 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 206-6500
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	75 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	75 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648
Integrity Home Care + Hospice	Springfield, MO	75 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 889-9773

Straight-line miles from the center of Anderson. 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 Anderson

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $2,882 monthly median income of Anderson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid 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 Anderson: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Anderson?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 48% of the $2,882 monthly median income of Anderson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri'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 Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver covers Missouri.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Anderson, MO