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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Ozark, MO: the local picture

9

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

$15.90

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

3,268

residents 65 or older (15% of Ozark)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Christian County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ozark ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Ozark has about 3,268 residents aged 65 or older, 30% of whom report a disability.

Ozark compared with Christian County and Missouri

Census figure	Ozark	Christian County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	34%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	18%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	22%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	9.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.1%	4.2%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,906	$61,657	—

Older residents in towns around Ozark

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Nixa, MO	4.4 mi	3,758	28%
Rogersville, MO	9.7 mi	283	66%
Battlefield, MO	10 mi	1,200	27%
Springfield, MO	12 mi	27,514	38%
Clever, MO	14 mi	235	44%
Republic, MO	14 mi	3,124	41%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Ozark

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Atlas Home Health And Therapy, LLC	Branson, MO	25 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(417) 320-1237
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	102 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	9.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Springfield, MO	9.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(417) 877-7474
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	9.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648
Coxhealth At Home	Springfield, MO	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 269-4663
Haven Home Health & Therapy	Ozark, MO	1.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 581-1234
Integrity Home Care + Hospice	Springfield, MO	9.3 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 Ozark. 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 Ozark

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 28% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Ozark 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 Ozark: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Ozark?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes Ozark ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Atlas Home Health And Therapy, LLC (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Phoenix Home Care And Hospice (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Ozark?

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 28% of the $4,992 monthly median income of Ozark 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 Ozark, MO