Companion Care in Brookfield, MO: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in Brookfield, MO: the local picture

998

residents 65 or older (24% of Brookfield)

36%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Linn County)

0.2%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

12%

of households have no vehicle (7.0% in Linn County)

About 315 residents of Brookfield aged 65 or older live alone, 36% of older residents in households (32% in Linn County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

12% of Brookfield households have no vehicle (7.0% in Linn County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 998 Brookfield residents aged 65 or older, 142 are 85 or older (14%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

539 Brookfield households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 92 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 86 older Brookfield residents (9.7%) live below the poverty line (14% in Linn County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

Brookfield compared with Linn County and Missouri

Census figure	Brookfield	Linn County	Missouri
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	18%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.2%	3.1%	6.7%
Households with no vehicle	12%	7.0%	6.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	14%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	34%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,797	$43,384	—

Older residents in towns around Brookfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Chillicothe, MO	25 mi	1,633	49%
Macon, MO	32 mi	1,282	33%
Trenton, MO	34 mi	1,337	43%
Carrollton, MO	37 mi	684	28%
Kirksville, MO	39 mi	2,261	39%
Moberly, MO	43 mi	2,295	47%

Hospitals near Brookfield (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Pershing Memorial Hospital	Brookfield, MO	0.3 mi	3 of 5	(660) 258-2222
Hedrick Medical Center	Chillicothe, MO	25 mi	4 of 5	(660) 646-1480
Sullivan County Memorial Hospital	Milan, MO	28 mi	not rated	(660) 265-4212

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookfield. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Brookfield

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 40% of the $3,483 monthly median income of Brookfield 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 companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in Brookfield: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Brookfield?

About 315 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (32% in Linn County).

How much does companion care cost in Brookfield?

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 40% of the $3,483 monthly median income of Brookfield 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).

What does a companion caregiver do in Brookfield?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Brookfield, MO