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

Local figures

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

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Macon County)

122

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

4.9%

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

6

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

About 348 Macon residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 12% in Macon County).

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

4.9% of Macon households have no vehicle (5.8% in Macon County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Macon compared with Macon County and Missouri

Census figure	Macon	Macon County	Missouri
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	12%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.1%	5.6%	4.7%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.8%	6.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	3.1%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,725	$39,974	—

Older residents in towns around Macon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Moberly, MO	22 mi	2,295	21%
Kirksville, MO	32 mi	2,261	9.7%
Brookfield, MO	32 mi	998	18%
Monroe City, MO	40 mi	509	20%
Centralia, MO	41 mi	986	15%
Fayette, MO	43 mi	352	9.6%

Home health agencies serving Macon

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MO	56 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(573) 256-4705
Elite Home Health	Kirksville, MO	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(660) 627-2787
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	81 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Angels Care Home Health	Moberly, MO	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(660) 263-1517
Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, LLC	Columbia, MO	56 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 474-1786

Straight-line miles from the center of Macon. 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 Macon

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 43% of the $3,227 monthly median income of Macon 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 Macon: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Macon?

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 43% of the $3,227 monthly median income of Macon 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 Macon, MO