Quick answer
In-home care in Kansas City, Missouri means non-medical caregivers who help with bathing, dressing, meals, housekeeping, errands and company. The 2025 Missouri median was $33 an hour, or $6,292 a month for 44 hours a week (CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025). Most families pay privately; MO HealthNet waivers, VA benefits and long-term care insurance may help. (800) 614-8388 and we'll help you find agencies near you.
What it costs
| 2025 median | Missouri | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Home care, hourly | $33 | $34 |
| Home care, 44 hours a week, monthly | $6,292 | $6,435 |
| Assisted living, monthly | $5,400 | $5,975 |
CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025. Agencies vary; ask about minimum hours and weekend or holiday rates. See in-home care costs.
What home care can include
- Bathing, dressing and toileting help.
- Meals, light housekeeping, laundry.
- Medication reminders.
- Errands and rides to appointments.
- Company and supervision, including for dementia.
For skilled nursing or therapy after a hospital stay, ask your doctor about home health care, which Medicare may cover.
Help paying on the Missouri side
- MO HealthNet waivers: the Aged and Disabled waiver includes homemaker, chore, respite and adult day care for people who qualify. Call 1-866-835-3505. See MO HealthNet for seniors.
- VA: eligible veterans may get home care through the Kansas City VA. See veterans' care.
- MARC Aging and Adult Services: the Area Agency on Aging for Jackson, Clay, Platte, Cass and Ray counties.
- Long-term care insurance, if your parent has a policy.
Choosing an agency
Interview two or three agencies, ask how they screen and supervise caregivers, and meet the caregiver first. Use our agency checklist.
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Questions families ask
How much does home care cost in Kansas City, Missouri?
The 2025 Missouri median was $33 an hour (CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025).
Does Medicare pay for home care in Kansas City?
Not for non-medical home care alone. Medicare covers home health care when the rules are met.
Can MO HealthNet pay for home care?
Waivers such as the Aged and Disabled waiver can pay for some in-home services for people who qualify.
How do I find a good home care agency?
Compare a few, ask about screening, training and backup, and check references.
Sources
- CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, Median Cost Data Tables (survey July to November 2025; median cost data tables, published March 2026)
- Missouri DSS: HCBS Waiver Finder
- Missouri DHSS: Apply for Home and Community-Based Services, 1-866-835-3505
- Mid-America Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (Kansas City, Missouri side)
- VA Kansas City health care
- Medicare.gov Care Compare (nursing homes, home health agencies, hospice)