In-Home Personal Care in Fredericktown, MO

Local figures

Personal Care in Fredericktown, MO: the local picture

5.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.6% in Madison County)

40%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28% in Madison County)

97

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

8

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

About 44 Fredericktown residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.7%; 6.6% in Madison County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

312 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (40%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

97 of the 891 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Fredericktown compared with Madison County and Missouri

Census figure	Fredericktown	Madison County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.7%	6.6%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	40%	28%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.3%	9.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,245	$39,583	—

Older residents in towns around Fredericktown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Farmington, MO	17 mi	3,359	5.7%
Park Hills, MO	21 mi	1,028	13%
Desloge, MO	25 mi	968	4.5%
Perryville, MO	26 mi	1,370	4.5%
Bonne Terre, MO	28 mi	848	6.3%
Terre du Lac, MO	29 mi	500	1.4%

Home health agencies with aides serving Fredericktown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Farmington, MO	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(866) 431-3956
Evertrue Home Health	St. Louis, MO	73 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(314) 352-7889
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	82 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	84 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	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(636) 789-4715
Apollo Medical	Saint Louis, MO	76 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 Fredericktown. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Fredericktown

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 43% of the $3,187 monthly median income of Fredericktown 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Fredericktown: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Fredericktown?

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 43% of the $3,187 monthly median income of Fredericktown 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 personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.