Quick answer
This tool compares estimated monthly costs using 2025 medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey for Kansas, Missouri or the U.S.: home care at the median hourly rate ($34 in Kansas, $33 in Missouri) times the hours you enter, plus the cost of keeping the home; adult day care five days a week; assisted living; and nursing home rooms. Your quotes will differ. (800) 614-8388 if you'd like help comparing real options.
Compare monthly costs
Compare monthly costs side by side
Uses published medians for the area you pick; your quotes will differ. Nothing you type leaves this page.
Reading the results
- Home care is priced at the median hourly rate times hours, times 52 weeks, divided by 12.
- Keeping the home includes the mortgage or rent, utilities, upkeep and food that assisted living would otherwise cover.
- Adult day care uses the median for 5 days a week, plus the home.
- Assisted living is the median for a private one-bedroom.
- Nursing homes show shared and private room medians.
Beyond cost
Compare safety, company, nights and caregiver strain too. See in-home care vs. assisted living.
Want help comparing real options?
We'll help you find home care and senior living near Kansas City that fit. Free.
Questions families ask
Is home care cheaper than assisted living?
For a few hours a week, usually. For full-time help, assisted living usually costs less.
Where do the numbers come from?
2025 medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey.
Does the tool save what I enter?
No. Nothing you type leaves this page.
What if my parent needs care at night?
Overnight care adds many hours. See 24-hour home care costs.