Adult Disability Care in Ste. Genevieve, MO: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Ste. Genevieve, MO: the local picture

28%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Ste. Genevieve County)

176

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.1%

of households have no vehicle (4.3% in Ste. Genevieve County)

0

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ste. Genevieve ZIP codes in their service area

About 734 Ste. Genevieve residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (28%; 14% in Ste. Genevieve County).

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

8.1% of Ste. Genevieve households have no vehicle (4.3% in Ste. Genevieve County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Ste. Genevieve compared with Ste. Genevieve County and Missouri

Census figure	Ste. Genevieve	Ste. Genevieve County	Missouri
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	28%	14%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.8%	2.9%	4.7%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	4.3%	6.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.1%	0.8%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,627	$46,934	—

Older residents in towns around Ste. Genevieve

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Chester, IL	13 mi	1,019	32%
Red Bud, IL	16 mi	798	14%
Perryville, MO	20 mi	1,370	18%
Sparta, IL	21 mi	1,035	19%
Farmington, MO	25 mi	3,359	21%
Crystal City, MO	25 mi	961	12%

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 Ste. Genevieve

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 49% of the $2,802 monthly median income of Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Ste. Genevieve?

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 49% of the $2,802 monthly median income of Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve, MO