Home Health Aides in Carthage, MO: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Carthage, MO: the local picture

6

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

$15.90

median hourly wage of home care aides in Missouri (BLS, May 2025)

2,055

residents 65 or older (13% of Carthage)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Jasper County)

6 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Carthage ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Missouri earn a median $15.90 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.75 and $17.82.

Carthage has about 2,055 residents aged 65 or older, 49% of whom report a disability.

Carthage compared with Jasper County and Missouri

Census figure	Carthage	Jasper County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	41%	34%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	6.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,739	$44,883	—

Older residents in towns around Carthage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Webb City, MO	7.7 mi	1,788	33%
Oronogo, MO	8.0 mi	272	43%
Joplin, MO	11 mi	10,195	41%
Carl Junction, MO	12 mi	1,201	41%
Granby, MO	16 mi	353	46%
Galena, KS	18 mi	480	37%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Carthage

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Joplin, MO	10 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 206-6500
Freeman Home Care Services	Joplin, MO	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 347-6000
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Angels Care Home Health	Joplin, MO	10 mi	3.5 of 5	—	(417) 726-4666
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	59 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	59 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 889-9773

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Carthage

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 46% of the $2,978 monthly median income of Carthage 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Carthage: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Carthage?

Medicare lists 6 certified agencies whose service area includes Carthage ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri (4 of 5), Freeman Home Care Services (4 of 5), Phoenix Home Care And Hospice (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Carthage?

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 46% of the $2,978 monthly median income of Carthage 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 is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Carthage, MO