Home Health Aides in Wright City, MO
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Wright City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Wright City, MO: the local picture
13 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Wright City 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.
Wright City has about 799 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.
Wright City compared with Warren County and Missouri
| Census figure | Wright City | Warren County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 35% | 33% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 14% | 21% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 9.6% | 7.3% | 10% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 10% | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $57,065 | $56,458 | — |
Older residents in towns around Wright City
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenton, MO | 5.6 mi | 1,425 | 43% |
| Wentzville, MO | 8.9 mi | 6,519 | 35% |
| Moscow Mills, MO | 9.7 mi | 389 | 52% |
| Troy, MO | 10 mi | 2,050 | 50% |
| Lake St. Louis, MO | 14 mi | 3,712 | 28% |
| St. Paul, MO | 16 mi | 418 | 20% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Wright City
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Home Care And Hospice | Saint Louis, MO | 32 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (636) 695-4330 |
| Elara Caring | Bridgeton, MO | 34 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 381-5931 |
| Aw Health Care | Saint Louis, MO | 40 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (314) 726-5600 |
| Cooperative Home Care, Inc | Saint Louis, MO | 45 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (314) 772-8585 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri | Hillsboro, MO | 47 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (636) 789-4715 |
| Angels Care Home Health | Saint Peters, MO | 23 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (636) 926-3722 |
| Delmar Gardens Home Care Inc | Chesterfield, MO | 30 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (636) 733-7330 |
| Apollo Medical | Saint Louis, MO | 34 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (314) 692-0611 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Wright City. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Wright City
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 29% of the $4,755 monthly median income of Wright City 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.
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.
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Home Health Aides in Wright City: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Wright City?
Medicare lists 13 certified agencies whose service area includes Wright City ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Phoenix Home Care And Hospice (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Aw Health Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Wright City?
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 29% of the $4,755 monthly median income of Wright City 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.
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