In-Home Personal Care in Montgomery City, MO

Local figures

Personal Care in Montgomery City, MO: the local picture

4.6%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.8% in Montgomery County)

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Montgomery County)

69

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

4

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

About 18 Montgomery City residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.6%; 5.8% in Montgomery County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

91 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

69 of the 392 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Montgomery City compared with Montgomery County and Missouri

Census figure	Montgomery City	Montgomery County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.6%	5.8%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	18%	21%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,438	$52,898	—

Older residents in towns around Montgomery City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Warrenton, MO	22 mi	1,425	2.2%
Vandalia, MO	23 mi	467	2.6%
Mexico, MO	24 mi	2,173	9.0%
Fulton, MO	25 mi	1,891	11%
Wright City, MO	27 mi	799	1.4%
Troy, MO	29 mi	2,050	3.8%

Home health agencies with aides serving Montgomery City

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Bridgeton, MO	61 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 381-5931
Montgomery County Health Department	Montgomery City, MO	0.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(573) 564-2495
Orthopaedic And Medical Home Health, LLC	Columbia, MO	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 474-1786

Straight-line miles from the center of Montgomery City. 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 Montgomery 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 43% of the $3,203 monthly median income of Montgomery 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.

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 Montgomery City: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Montgomery 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 43% of the $3,203 monthly median income of Montgomery 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 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 (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.