So I know this is an old thread but if you, like me, stumbled upon this while trying to retrieve your missing apps or folders I wanted to list the way I restored my Home Screen.
Settings
Focus
Options
Home Screen
Custom Pages
Select all of the options by tapping the bubble/ circle near each one.
I also selected the option above that to un-hide notification badges. That’s my personal preference- I like notifications. You may not.
All of my missing folders and apps reappeared- in their last folder organization that I could recollect.
I hope this works for you!