Right at Home Overland Park, KS
5750 W. 95th St., Suite 122, Overland Park, KS, 66207
4.7
(180 reviews)
"Ann is fantastic. I have missed only 1 morning meds...."
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5750 W. 95th St., Suite 122, Overland Park, KS, 66207
4.7
(180 reviews)
"Ann is fantastic. I have missed only 1 morning meds...."
READ MORE9240 Glenwood Street, Suite B, Overland Park, KS, 66212
4.6
(145 reviews)
"Synergy HomeCare provides personal assistance and caring to people in their homes. We offer hourly, daily or live in service for people of a..."
READ MORE7301 Mission Rd., Ste. 313, Prairie Village, KS, 66208
4.7
(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 MORE10821 W. 87th ST, #300, Overland Park, KS, 66214
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I used the Benefits of Home Senior Care before. There was a nice gentleman and his wife was nice, too. They were excellent. We partied nice, and they're great. The lady we had was spectacular. They have great scheduling. They just didn't have enough ..."
READ MORE851 NW 45th St , Suite 309, Kansas City, MO, 64116
5.0
(27 reviews)
"We are very pleased with the support we are receiving from this agency. Hanna has become one of our family members...."
READ MORE5251 W 116 Place, Suite 200, Leawood, KS, 66211
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8680 W 96th St #200 , Overland Park, KS, 66212
"WE CARE EVERY DAY IN EVERY WAY Rest Assured! Visiting Angels Are at Your Door! Visiting Angels provides seniors and adults with the ne..."
READ MORE10600 W. 87th Street , Overland Park, KS, 66214
4.5
(20 reviews)
"We are so pleased with the young lady that is our caregiver for my husband with dementia. She is like a family member, she is so patient, thoughtful and caring! We have her two days a week for 4 hours a day, and she is the highlight of our day when..."
READ MORE114 South Main St., Ste. 102, Independence, MO, 64050
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 MORE7611 State Line Rd, Suite 230, Kansas City, MO, 64114
5.0
(6 reviews)
"I have been struggling and struggling with my aunt the last few weeks regarding you and having someone come and be with her. It has been hard but today came and I was expecting her to call and say she wanted Ann to leave. No call!! I just got off ..."
READ MORE12022 Blue Valley Parkway, Overland Park, KS, 66213
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Brad was kind and caring, and he was very engaged with our family and our needs. His team was terrific, and when we needed additional resources outside of the area, he helped us to make the proper connections...."
READ MORE9393 W. 110th, Suite 500, Overland Park, KS, 66210
5.0
(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 MORE8500 W 110Th Street, Suite 600, Overland Park, KS, 66210
4.5
(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 MORE3675 South Noland Rd - Suite 222, Independence, MO, 64055
3.1
(8 reviews)
"Great company to work with! They have done a great job with our parents! Keep it up! Thank you! ..."
READ MORE4230 South Phelps Rd., Suite E, Independence, MO, 64055
"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offe..."
READ MORE4444 N Belleview, Suite 111, Kansas City, MO, 64116
"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offe..."
READ MORE10200 State Line Rd, Ste 101, Leawood, KS, 66206
7500 College Blvd, Suite 500 , Overland Park, KS, 66210
8820 Monrovia Street Unit #19494 , Lenexa, KS, 66215
13503 Blackfish Pkwy , Shawnee, KS, 66216
The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey notes seniors in the Kansas City, Missouri region pay around $4,957 per month for in-home care. This is greater than the state median for Kansas at $4,576 per month but equal to the national median. Several nearby areas have lower monthly median rates than Kansas City, such as Wichita and Lawrence at $4,767. However, seniors in Topeka will likely pay a higher rate at $5,625 per month.
Kansas City, Missouri
$4,957
Kansas
$4,576
The United States
$4,957
Wichita, Kansas
$4,767
Lawrence, Kansas
$4,767
Topeka, Kansas
$5,625
Seniors have many care options available to them around Merriam. Both home care and home health care, which includes medical services from trained nurses and therapists, costs approximately $4,957 per month. Assisted living facilities charge a lower monthly median rate of $4,585. Adult day care is also a more affordable option at around $1,733 per month. A final, more costly alternative is a nursing home facility, where a semiprivate room has an average cost of $6,464 per month.
Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living
$4,585
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$6,464
Note: Data for Merriam, KS was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Kansas City, MO 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.
Seniors in Merriam have access to various resources for aging in place safely. Through the Area Agency on Aging in Johnson County and associated programs, seniors can apply for care services, home repairs, legal help, tax-paying assistance and much more for low to no cost. Listed below are a handful of resources for Merriam senior residents.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Johnson County Area Agency on Aging | (913) 715-8861 (888) 214-4404 | The Johnson County Area Agency on Aging supports seniors through community-rooted services in Merriam and surrounding locations. They provide in-home aid, including attendant care, housekeeping, respite care and medication management. AAA also helps coordinate meal delivery and nutritional care through local efforts and offers legal, insurance-based and mental health counseling. For Johnson County seniors seeking various resources and care options, AAA's Explore Your Options Directory helps highlight services and agencies for adults aged 60 and over. |
HOME Program | (913) 715-6612 | The HOME Program can assist home-owning seniors of Johnson County with home renovations. Repairs, including but not limited to accessibility renovations, weatherization improvements and lead-based paint fixing, help to ensure the safety and health of the homeowners. After filling out an application, homeowners whose houses require at least $1,000 in necessary fixes can have a complete inspection of all conditions and then begin rehabilitation. |
Homestead and SAFESR Tax Refunds | (913) 715-0775 (County Clerk) (785) 368-8222 (Kansas Tax line) (800) 906-9887 (VITA) | The Homestead Property Tax Refund and SAFESR Property Tax Relief may apply to Johnson County senior homeowners and can be filed with the Kansas Department of Revenue. The Homestead tax refund (K-40H) can provide a rebate on a percentage of property taxes for the owner's homestead, and the SAFESR tax relief (K-40PT) offers a refund of 75% of property taxes for home-owning seniors with low income. Assistance on these tax refunds can be provided through the Johnson County Clerk, Kansas Tax Line, Kansas Department of Revenue offices in Topeka and Volunteer Income Tax Preparation (VITA) sites for those with low or moderate incomes. |
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) | (800) 860-5260 | Merriam seniors can take advantage of free counseling on Medicare, long-term care and other health insurance matters. Local volunteer counselors are trained on matters of health insurance relating to senior citizens, including employment and disability, to assist with any questions or concerns seniors or family members may have surrounding Medicare. |
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.