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

Local figures

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

23%

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

387

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

21%

of households have no vehicle (11% in Vernon County)

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

About 1,101 Nevada residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (23%; 18% in Vernon County).

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

21% of Nevada households have no vehicle (11% in Vernon County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Nevada compared with Vernon County and Missouri

Census figure	Nevada	Vernon County	Missouri
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	23%	18%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.1%	6.1%	4.7%
Households with no vehicle	21%	11%	6.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.6%	6.5%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,066	$46,539	—

Older residents in towns around Nevada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
El Dorado Springs, MO	18 mi	835	24%
Fort Scott, KS	19 mi	1,760	16%
Lamar, MO	25 mi	985	21%
Butler, MO	29 mi	935	25%
Frontenac, KS	33 mi	712	16%
Pittsburg, KS	35 mi	2,600	16%

Home health agencies serving Nevada

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Joplin, MO	52 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 206-6500
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	76 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	76 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648
Integrity Home Care + Hospice	Springfield, MO	76 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 889-9773
Citizens Memorial Home Health	Bolivar, MO	54 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 326-3585

Straight-line miles from the center of Nevada. 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 Nevada

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 $3,506 monthly median income of Nevada 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 Nevada: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Nevada?

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 $3,506 monthly median income of Nevada 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 Nevada

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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 Nevada, MO