Companion Care for Seniors in Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Conversation, outings, meals together and a steady, friendly presence for an older adult who lives alone or spends long days by themselves. Post what you need in Fort Leonard Wood for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Companion Care in Fort Leonard Wood, MO: the local picture
About 0 residents of Fort Leonard Wood aged 65 or older live alone, 0.0% of older residents in households (31% in Pulaski County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.
5.6% of Fort Leonard Wood households have no vehicle (3.2% in Pulaski County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.
Of the 48 Fort Leonard Wood residents aged 65 or older, 0 are 85 or older (0.0%). 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.
0 Fort Leonard Wood households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 16 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 0 older Fort Leonard Wood residents (0.0%) live below the poverty line (18% in Pulaski 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.
About 23% of Fort Leonard Wood residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (2,281), French, Haitian or Cajun (258), other Indo-European languages (174). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.
Fort Leonard Wood compared with Pulaski County and Missouri
| Census figure | Fort Leonard Wood | Pulaski County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 0.0% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.3% | 9.7% | 18% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 23% | 11% | 6.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.6% | 3.2% | 6.6% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 18% | 10% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 29% | 49% | 34% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Leonard Wood
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Live alone (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Robert, MO | 5.0 mi | 700 | 41% |
| Waynesville, MO | 6.6 mi | 934 | 44% |
| Licking, MO | 23 mi | 400 | 50% |
| Rolla, MO | 24 mi | 2,865 | 41% |
| Lebanon, MO | 30 mi | 2,587 | 38% |
| St. James, MO | 33 mi | 898 | 44% |
Hospitals near Fort Leonard Wood (for rides to appointments)
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Leonard Wood Ach (Ft Leonard Wood) | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | 1.2 mi | not rated | (573) 596-0035 |
| Phelps County Regional Medical Center | Rolla, MO | 24 mi | 2 of 5 | (573) 458-8899 |
| Mercy Hospital Lebanon | Lebanon, MO | 29 mi | 4 of 5 | (417) 533-6100 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Leonard Wood. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What companion care costs in Fort Leonard Wood
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. 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.
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.
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Companion Care in Fort Leonard Wood: common questions
How many seniors live alone in Fort Leonard Wood?
About 0 residents aged 65 or older, 0.0% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (31% in Pulaski County).
How much does companion care cost in Fort Leonard Wood?
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. 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 Fort Leonard Wood?
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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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