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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Potosi, MO: the local picture

7

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

$15.90

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

465

residents 65 or older (18% of Potosi)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Washington County)

7 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Potosi 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.

Potosi has about 465 residents aged 65 or older, 54% of whom report a disability.

Potosi compared with Washington County and Missouri

Census figure	Potosi	Washington County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	46%	34%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	9.8%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	1.7%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,156	$40,359	—

Older residents in towns around Potosi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Terre du Lac, MO	8.8 mi	500	32%
Bonne Terre, MO	13 mi	848	46%
Desloge, MO	15 mi	968	36%
Park Hills, MO	17 mi	1,028	50%
De Soto, MO	18 mi	1,115	42%
Farmington, MO	22 mi	3,359	35%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Potosi

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Farmington, MO	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 431-3956
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	54 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Hillsboro, MO	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715
Mercy Home Health	Saint Louis, MO	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 729-4550
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 692-0611
Bjc Home Care Services	Saint Louis, MO	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 362-0200
Americare Home Health Solutions	Farmington, MO	23 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(573) 546-0701

Straight-line miles from the center of Potosi. 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 Potosi

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 47% of the $2,930 monthly median income of Potosi 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 Potosi: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Potosi?

Medicare lists 7 certified agencies whose service area includes Potosi ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Potosi?

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 47% of the $2,930 monthly median income of Potosi 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 Potosi, MO