4.5
(338 reviews)
"Right at Home of North Kansas City has been a blessing to us. Beverly’s passion is contagious. Ashley, Brian and the staff are great to work with. We need more people like them to help us care for our parents...."
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4.5
(338 reviews)
"Right at Home of North Kansas City has been a blessing to us. Beverly’s passion is contagious. Ashley, Brian and the staff are great to work with. We need more people like them to help us care for our parents...."
READ MORE4.9
(66 reviews)
"Amy H was our caregiver for a few months. She was wonderful! Caring, attentive, nice as they come. She deserves to be recognized and appreciated. Thank you Amy!..."
READ MORE4.7
(20 reviews)
"Mom was living alone and came to be in need of help with her normal activities of daily living. The staff of Premier Custom Care gave us a realistic, but compassionate, assessment of Mom's needs and matched their services to them. What we appreciated..."
READ MORE4.6
(6 reviews)
"I recently found out that I could no longer leave my mom home alone. A nursing home was not the option I wanted for her. A social worker at the rehab facility she was at recommended Preferred care. I'm glad I called. They found 2 great caregivers to..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"My parents are using Home Care Assistance. I think they are enjoying it. My mom had some concerns early on, but she worked it out. She works with the ladies and they have been helpful. I think right now they are really enjoying it. They seem to be do..."
READ MORE5.0
(31 reviews)
"My caregiver Debbie H. With First Light Home Care has been assisting me for a while and has done a great job. She shows up on time and has the routine I requested down pat. I highly recommend her as a very good caregiver and have enjoyed the excellen..."
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4.7
(9 reviews)
"We used Homewell for my 90 year old father, after knee replacement surgery. Their employees were very well educated and careing. I will definitely hire them in the future to give myself peace of mind and my parents the help they deserve. Michelle A..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"These guys are pros! Very professional and everything is managed by an actual RN and pharmacist. They made this entire process very easy and comfortable. Very happy with my caregiver! ..."
READ MORE5.0
(1 reviews)
"Blue Oval are the best care providers I have ever found. Excellent staff and the owners are hands on. The lowest price you will find. They really really care about my needs and do an exceptional job! ..."
READ MORE4.5
(2 reviews)
"Hoping all your workers are as good as Janessa. I was completely satisfied with her care. She was always on time, fixed my lunch, and let the dog out to do his business. If we known anyone who needs help like I did I will tell them nothing but goo..."
READ MORE3033 South Kansas Expressway , Springfield, MO, 65807
2.5
(15 reviews)
"My father in law has been in wonderful hands. His caregiver is Chrissy. SHE IS AMAZING!! She goes above and beyond to make sure he gets everything he needs. Words can't express how grateful we are that she was sent to be with him when we are at..."
READ MORE3.1
(8 reviews)
"Great company to work with! They have done a great job with our parents! Keep it up! Thank you! ..."
READ MORE"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offe..."
READ MORE"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offe..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Platte City’s average monthly cost for home care is $190 more than the Missouri state average of $4,767; it’s also identical to the U.S. average of $4,957. Elsewhere in Missouri, prices vary widely. Residents of St. Louis pay $5,482 a month for home care, and those living in Columbia pay $5,053 a month, but the costs of $3,756 in Cape Girardeau and $3,813 in Jefferson City are over a thousand dollars cheaper.
Platte City
$4,957
Missouri
$4,757
The United States
$4,957
Jefferson City
$3,813
Columbia
$5,053
Cape Girardeau
$3,756
Both home care and home health care cost $4,957 a month in Platte City; home health care is similar to home care but involves a higher level of medical support. At $6,464 a month, a semiprivate room in a nursing home is roughly $1,500 more expensive than in-home care. Assisted living care, which costs $4,585 a month, is in turn about $372 cheaper than in-home care. The least expensive option is adult day care at $1,733.
Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living Facility
$4,585
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,464
Note: Data for Platte City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Kansas City, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
The following local, state and federal resources can help Platte City’s seniors upgrade their residences, pay for energy use and stay in touch with events in their community while receiving care at home.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Platte Senior Services | (816) 270-4100 | This nonprofit organization runs a number of programs for both homebound and more active seniors. It maintains a low-cost home-delivered meals program that provides Platte County seniors with food for up to 5 days per week, at just $6 per meal. Weekday respite care service is also available. |
Senior Property Tax Credit | (800) 243-6060 | Missouri residents aged 65 and up are eligible for a break on their property taxes. Both homeowners and renters are potentially eligible; the property tax credit goes up to a maximum of $1,100 for seniors who own their home and $750 for renters. |
Missouri Weatherization Assistance Program | (573) 751-2254 | This federally funded program helps low-income people upgrade their home for energy efficiency, which can have a significant effect on lowering heating and cooling bills. Potential upgrades include adding insulation, repairing HVAC systems and air-sealing windows and doors. |
Mid-Continent Public Library | (816) 503-4175 | Homebound seniors may order books, CDs, periodicals and other materials from the local library directly to their doors; materials arrive and may be returned through the USPS. This service is completely free and no fines are assessed for overdue returns. |
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program | (855) 373-4636 | The LIHEAP, a sister program to the Weatherization Assistance Program, offers emergency funds to seniors who are in immediate danger of having their home heating or cooling services cut off for nonpayment. The maximum benefit is $1,200 in summer and $1,600 in winter. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.