Medication Reminders at Home in Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Reminders and routine support so medicines are taken on time and refills are picked up, without the caregiver giving medication. Post what you need in Fort Leonard Wood for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Medication Reminders in Fort Leonard Wood, MO: the local picture
About 0 Fort Leonard Wood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or making decisions (0.0%; 12% in Pulaski County). Missed or doubled doses are a common reason families arrange reminder visits.
0 older residents live alone (0.0%), with no one at home to notice a missed dose.
Fort Leonard Wood compared with Pulaski County and Missouri
| Census figure | Fort Leonard Wood | Pulaski County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering | 0.0% | 12% | 8.0% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 0.0% | 31% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ with difficulty doing errands alone | 0.0% | 16% | 13% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 23% | 11% | 6.7% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 18% | 10% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Leonard Wood
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Memory difficulty (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Robert, MO | 5.0 mi | 700 | 3.0% |
| Waynesville, MO | 6.6 mi | 934 | 5.1% |
| Licking, MO | 23 mi | 400 | 5.0% |
| Rolla, MO | 24 mi | 2,865 | 7.4% |
| Lebanon, MO | 30 mi | 2,587 | 11% |
| St. James, MO | 33 mi | 898 | 13% |
Hospitals near Fort Leonard Wood
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Leonard Wood Ach (Ft Leonard Wood) | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | 1.2 mi | not rated | (573) 596-0035 |
| Phelps County Regional Medical Center | Rolla, MO | 24 mi | 2 of 5 | (573) 458-8899 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Leonard Wood. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a caregiver for medication reminders can help with
- Reminders at the times the doctor or pharmacist set
- Checking a pill organizer or blister pack
- Picking up refills and noticing when one is due
- Keeping a simple log the family can see
What medication reminders costs in Fort Leonard Wood
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. 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 caregiver for medication reminders
A caregiver reminds; giving medication (putting pills in the person’s hand or mouth, injections, eye drops on someone’s behalf) is generally reserved for licensed nurses or aides with a separate state certification. Ask your pharmacist about pill organizers and blister packs, which make reminders easier to check.
Questions worth asking: How do you remind without taking over? How would you check that a dose was taken? Can you pick up refills on the way? More in our medication reminders guide.
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Medication Reminders in Fort Leonard Wood: common questions
How much does medication reminders cost in Fort Leonard Wood?
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. 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).
Can a caregiver give medication?
Usually not. A caregiver can remind and check; giving medication is generally reserved for licensed nurses or aides with a state medication certification. Ask your state’s rules if you need more.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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