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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Jackson, MO: the local picture

8

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

$15.90

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

2,688

residents 65 or older (17% of Jackson)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Cape Girardeau County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Jackson ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Jackson has about 2,688 residents aged 65 or older, 32% of whom report a disability.

Jackson compared with Cape Girardeau County and Missouri

Census figure	Jackson	Cape Girardeau County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	34%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	3.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,492	$49,089	—

Older residents in towns around Jackson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Cape Girardeau, MO	7.2 mi	7,947	36%
Scott City, MO	12 mi	562	29%
Chaffee, MO	14 mi	540	48%
Anna, IL	24 mi	999	42%
Perryville, MO	27 mi	1,370	32%
Murphysboro, IL	32 mi	1,462	44%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Jackson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Dexter, MO	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 243-0042
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Poplar Bluff, MO	60 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 727-9687
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	122 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Adoration Home Health	Sikeston, MO	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 472-2234
Visiting Nurse Association Of Southeast Missouri, Inc	Kennett, MO	82 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 888-5892
Grace Reliant Health Services, LLC	Cape Girardeau, MO	7.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(573) 803-5009
Sovereign Home Health Care	Sikeston, MO	34 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 621-3126
Americare Home Health Solutions	Farmington, MO	50 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(573) 546-0701

Straight-line miles from the center of Jackson. 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 Jackson

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 41% of the $3,374 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Jackson?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Jackson ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Jackson?

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 41% of the $3,374 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson, MO