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

Local figures

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

24%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (19% in Audrain County)

614

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

9.9%

of households have no vehicle (7.4% in Audrain County)

6

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

About 1,644 Mexico residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (24%; 19% in Audrain County).

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

9.9% of Mexico households have no vehicle (7.4% in Audrain County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Mexico compared with Audrain County and Missouri

Census figure	Mexico	Audrain County	Missouri
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	24%	19%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	9.0%	7.3%	4.7%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	7.4%	6.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	4.9%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,407	$44,936	—

Older residents in towns around Mexico

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Centralia, MO	14 mi	986	15%
Fulton, MO	22 mi	1,891	18%
Vandalia, MO	23 mi	467	14%
Montgomery City, MO	24 mi	392	16%
Columbia, MO	29 mi	14,883	11%
Ashland, MO	31 mi	733	12%

Home health agencies serving Mexico

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Columbia, MO	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(573) 256-4705
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	45 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Phoenix Home Care	Jefferson City, MO	45 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 635-3900
Angels Care Home Health	Moberly, MO	35 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	28 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 Mexico. 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 Mexico

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 39% of the $3,534 monthly median income of Mexico 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 Mexico: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Mexico?

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 39% of the $3,534 monthly median income of Mexico 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 near Mexico

More senior care near Mexico

Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities

Other care in Mexico

More for Mexico families

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 Mexico, MO