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

Local figures

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

16%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (22% in Washington County)

125

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

15%

of households have no vehicle (10.0% in Washington County)

7

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

About 234 Potosi residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 22% in Washington County).

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

15% of Potosi households have no vehicle (10.0% in Washington County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Potosi compared with Washington County and Missouri

Census figure	Potosi	Washington County	Missouri
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	22%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.7%	8.3%	4.7%
Households with no vehicle	15%	10.0%	6.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	1.7%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	46%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	9.8%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,156	$40,359	—

Older residents in towns around Potosi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Terre du Lac, MO	8.8 mi	500	13%
Bonne Terre, MO	13 mi	848	25%
Desloge, MO	15 mi	968	15%
Park Hills, MO	17 mi	1,028	18%
De Soto, MO	18 mi	1,115	9.6%
Farmington, MO	22 mi	3,359	21%

Home health agencies serving Potosi

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Farmington, MO	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 431-3956
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Hillsboro, MO	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715
Mercy Home Health	Saint Louis, MO	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 729-4550
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611

Straight-line miles from the center of Potosi. 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 Potosi

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 47% of the $2,930 monthly median income of Potosi 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 Potosi: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Potosi?

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 47% of the $2,930 monthly median income of Potosi 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 Potosi, MO