In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in High Ridge, MO
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in High Ridge for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in High Ridge, MO: the local picture
About 243 High Ridge residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 11% in Jefferson County).
73 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
2.4% of High Ridge households have no vehicle (3.7% in Jefferson County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
High Ridge compared with Jefferson County and Missouri
| Census figure | High Ridge | Jefferson County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 12% | 11% | 13% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 3.6% | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4% | 3.7% | 6.6% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 27% | 34% | 34% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 16% | 9.3% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $45,972 | $57,683 | — |
Older residents in towns around High Ridge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byrnes Mill, MO | 2.6 mi | 497 | 16% |
| Murphy, MO | 3.4 mi | 1,678 | 12% |
| Fenton, MO | 6.5 mi | 948 | 2.4% |
| Valley Park, MO | 6.5 mi | 1,297 | 7.0% |
| Eureka, MO | 6.6 mi | 1,766 | 7.0% |
| Sunset Hills, MO | 8.3 mi | 2,660 | 5.4% |
Home health agencies serving High Ridge
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Home Health | Saint Louis, MO | 8.6 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (314) 525-1045 |
| Healthy Family Home Care, LLC | Ellisville, MO | 10 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (636) 594-2332 |
| Evertrue Home Health | St. Louis, MO | 15 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (314) 352-7889 |
| Aw Health Care | Saint Louis, MO | 18 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (314) 726-5600 |
| Elara Caring | Bridgeton, MO | 21 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 381-5931 |
Straight-line miles from the center of High Ridge. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in High Ridge
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 36% of the $3,831 monthly median income of High Ridge 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in High Ridge: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in High Ridge?
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 36% of the $3,831 monthly median income of High Ridge 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.
More senior care near High Ridge
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Byrnes Mill, MO
- Disability Care for Adults in Murphy, MO
- Disability Care for Adults in Fenton, MO
- Disability Care for Adults in Valley Park, MO
- Disability Care for Adults in Eureka, MO
- Disability Care for Adults in Sunset Hills, MO
- Disability Care for Adults in Manchester, MO
- Disability Care for Adults in Arnold, MO
- Disability Care for Adults in Ballwin, MO
- Disability Care for Adults in Ellisville, MO
- Disability Care for Adults in Sappington, MO
- Disability Care for Adults in Kirkwood, MO
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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.
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