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

Local figures

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

13%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (16% in Jasper County)

313

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.6%

of households have no vehicle (7.0% in Jasper County)

6

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

About 1,089 Carthage residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 16% in Jasper County).

313 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 Carthage households have no vehicle (7.0% in Jasper County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Carthage compared with Jasper County and Missouri

Census figure	Carthage	Jasper County	Missouri
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	16%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.8%	5.9%	4.7%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	7.0%	6.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	6.6%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,739	$44,883	—

Older residents in towns around Carthage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Webb City, MO	7.7 mi	1,788	22%
Oronogo, MO	8.0 mi	272	17%
Joplin, MO	11 mi	10,195	19%
Carl Junction, MO	12 mi	1,201	7.5%
Granby, MO	16 mi	353	17%
Galena, KS	18 mi	480	25%

Home health agencies serving Carthage

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Joplin, MO	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 206-6500
Freeman Home Care Services	Joplin, MO	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 347-6000
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Angels Care Home Health	Joplin, MO	10 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(417) 726-4666
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	59 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648

Straight-line miles from the center of Carthage. 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 Carthage

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 46% of the $2,978 monthly median income of Carthage 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 Carthage: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Carthage?

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 46% of the $2,978 monthly median income of Carthage 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; 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 Carthage, MO