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

Local figures

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

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Newton County)

496

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

6.4%

of households have no vehicle (3.9% in Newton County)

6

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

About 977 Neosho residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 13% in Newton County).

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

6.4% of Neosho households have no vehicle (3.9% in Newton County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Neosho compared with Newton County and Missouri

Census figure	Neosho	Newton County	Missouri
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	13%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.3%	5.2%	4.7%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	3.9%	6.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	7.5%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	8.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,551	$50,344	—

Older residents in towns around Neosho

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Granby, MO	8.1 mi	353	17%
Anderson, MO	14 mi	379	18%
Joplin, MO	17 mi	10,195	19%
Webb City, MO	21 mi	1,788	22%
Carthage, MO	21 mi	2,055	13%
Galena, KS	21 mi	480	25%

Home health agencies serving Neosho

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Freeman Home Care Services	Joplin, MO	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 347-6000
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Joplin, MO	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 206-6500
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	66 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Angels Care Home Health	Joplin, MO	19 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(417) 726-4666
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	66 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 Neosho. 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 Neosho

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 37% of the $3,713 monthly median income of Neosho 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 Neosho: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Neosho?

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 37% of the $3,713 monthly median income of Neosho 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 Neosho, MO