Senior Transportation in Park Hills, MO

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Park Hills, MO: the local picture

9.1%

of households have no vehicle (6.6% in St. Francois County)

5.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Farmington)

1,028

residents 65 or older (12% of Park Hills)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in St. Francois County)

About 332 Park Hills households, 9.1%, have no vehicle (6.6% in St. Francois County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Park Hills: Parkland Health Center in Farmington (5.7 mi); Parkland Health Center - Bonne Terre in Bonne Terre (7.9 mi); Iron County Medical Center in Pilot Knob (16 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Park Hills compared with St. Francois County and Missouri

Census figure	Park Hills	St. Francois County	Missouri
Households with no vehicle	9.1%	6.6%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	42%	34%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	10%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.9%	2.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,083	$43,512	—

Older residents in towns around Park Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Desloge, MO	4.2 mi	968	5.9%
Farmington, MO	4.6 mi	3,359	6.5%
Bonne Terre, MO	7.6 mi	848	16%
Terre du Lac, MO	8.8 mi	500	1.3%
Potosi, MO	17 mi	465	15%
Fredericktown, MO	21 mi	891	12%

Hospitals near Park Hills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Parkland Health Center	Farmington, MO	5.7 mi	4 of 5	(573) 431-6005
Parkland Health Center - Bonne Terre	Bonne Terre, MO	7.9 mi	not rated	(573) 358-1400
Iron County Medical Center	Pilot Knob, MO	16 mi	not rated	(573) 546-1260
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital	Sainte Genevieve, MO	18 mi	4 of 5	(573) 883-2751

Straight-line miles from the center of Park Hills. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Park Hills

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 $2,924 monthly median income of Park Hills 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 caregiver who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

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

Questions

Senior Transportation in Park Hills: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Park Hills?

Parkland Health Center in Farmington, about 5.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Park Hills (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (573) 431-6005. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Park Hills?

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 $2,924 monthly median income of Park Hills 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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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