According to the Caring 2022 Senior Living Report, Overland Park is one of the best places to retire, ranking No. 1 in Kansas and No. 90 in the United States. Seniors in Overland Park have access to several highly regarded hospitals, including the Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Saint Luke’s South Hospital. The city’s medical facilities, comfortable climate and low crime rate make it a top retirement destination for seniors. The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates that home care in Overland Park costs an average of $4,957 per month. This service provides seniors assistance with day-to-day activities. For older adults who need skilled nursing services, home health care costs approximately the same.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Overland Park area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
5750 W. 95th St., Suite 122, Overland Park, KS, 66207
4.7
(165)
"They communicate with me by email, so I always know if anyone is going to be late or absent. They have good communication. They try to have the same people come, which is important to my mom."
9240 Glenwood Street, Suite B, Overland Park, KS, 66212
4.6
(106)
"I don't know how the agency could have improved the daily life. This agency was personable and seemed responsive in taking care of needs."
7301 Mission Rd., Ste. 313, Prairie Village, KS, 66208
4.8
(20)
"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 apprecia..."
9331 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS, 66212
4.7
(15)
"They are not only companions but they do household chores as well. They are very friendly and are willing to help you with almost everything. The caregivers are always on time . The office personnel are also very pleasant and try to arrange wha..."
12022 Blue Valley Parkway, Overland Park, KS, 66213
5.0
(3)
"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."
249 W Mill St, Ste 105, Liberty, MO, 64068
5.0
(2)
"We used focus services in 2017 for our parents . We were so pleased that we used them again this summer & fall for my mom. They were professional & caring. They arrived when the time was scheduled to start. They were engaging with conver..."
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7214 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS, 66210
5.0
(1)
"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..."
10821 W. 87th ST, #300, Overland Park, KS, 66214
5.0
(1)
"I have someone coming in one day a week for my husband from Benefits of Home, and so far, it's been fine. The caregiver is very nice, friendly, and does her job. He likes her. They come and sit with him, make him lunch, and do whatever he needs."
16503 Fairway Road, Belton, MO, 64012
5.0
(1)
"We've hired Senior Services Options since September. It has been great. The staff was very professional and they took time to listen to our needs and to rearrange their programming to accommodate what was best for my mom. The caregiver was very ca..."
5251 W 116 Place, Suite 200, Leawood, KS, 66211
"AboutYOU Homecare is a licensed non-medical home care agency that specializes in caring for seniors who want to stay in their own home. W..."
8730 Bourgade Ave, Ste 200, Lenexa, KS, 66219
4.3
(60)
"I am able to get to do things. I am happy with the service. "
10600 W. 87th Street , Overland Park, KS, 66214
4.6
(20)
"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 w..."
114 South Main St., Ste. 102, Independence, MO, 64050
4.8
(9)
"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 "
7611 State Line Rd, Suite 230, Kansas City, MO, 64114
5.0
(6)
"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 o..."
9402 W 124 Terrace, Overland Park, KS, 66213
5.0
(4)
"My care giver spends 3 days a week with me. She is like a family member. I use a walker and she is always right beside me in case I lose my balance. She drives me to many Dr. appts. along with other errands. This involves lifting my walker in and ..."
7520 Shawnee Mission Pkwy Suite 11 , Overland Park, KS, 66202
5.0
(2)
"I just wanted to say that this company is great. I have been a client for 1 year now and I have yet to have any complaints. They do things different from any agency I have been through. I am lucky to have found them. Definitely would recommend thi..."
9393 W. 110th, Suite 500, Overland Park, KS, 66210
5.0
(1)
"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! "
10680 Barkley, Suite 220, Overland Park, KS, 66212
5.0
(1)
"Enhanced Home Care's capable and compassionate owners worked with us to provide qualified and caring staff to stay with my father in his house on several occasions and provided overnight hospital compansions as well. Our first experience was a ru..."
8685 W. 96th St. Suite 150, Overland Park, KS, 66212
5.0
(1)
"The staff were very nice. They help you prepare breakfast, dress, do laundry, or just to keep you company. Whatever you need, they do it. We used Daughters & Company for my mother five days a week for two hours a day from December until the en..."
9948 W. 87th St, Suite A2, Overland Park, KS, 66212
5.0
(1)
"We use this company for our companion care for residents who needs one on one attention. The caregivers are well trained and are able to fit in with our operations. The administration is quite responsive and they are easy to access and work with. ..."
Per the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of home care in Overland Park is the same as the national average at $4,957. The state monthly cost is lower at $4,767. The home care cost in Manhattan has a monthly rate of $4,576. Seniors in Lawrence and Wichita pay the same average statewide monthly rate of $4,767. Topeka has the highest home care cost at an average of $5,625 per month.
Overland Park
$4,957
Kansas
$4,767
The United States
$4,957
Topeka
$5,625
Manhattan
$4,576
Lawrence
$4,767
Wichita
$4,767
In Overland Park, seniors who need medical assistance at home pay an average of $4,957 for home health care. Home care costs are approximately the same, but lack the additional medical services. Living in an assisted living facility costs somewhat less at $4,585 per month. The most expensive option is nursing home care, which costs around $6,464 monthly for a semiprivate room. Seniors pay the least for adult day health care at $1,733 per month.
Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living
$4,585
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$6,464
Note: Data for Overland Park 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.
Overland Park seniors have access to free or subsidized programs that help them improve their quality of life and live independently at home. Some of these services are listed below.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Area Agency on Aging | (913) 715-8861 | The Johnson County AAA offers various services that support seniors, including meal delivery, recreational activities, insurance counseling, legal services and caregiver support. Many of these services are provided for free or at a reduced price to low-income families. |
| Johnson County Minor Home Rehabilitation Program | (913) 715-6612 | The Johnson County Minor Home Rehabilitation Program helps eligible low-income residents with home repairs and accessibility modifications to address issues that affect safety and accessibility, such as replacing faulty outlets, unclogging drains and installing access ramps. |
| Hope Builders Kansas City | (888) 467-3001 | Hope Builders helps low-income seniors and people with disabilities live in accessible homes through modifications such as ramp installations and door widening. It also offers home repairs that can impact safety. |
| Ride KC Freedom | (816) 842-9070 | Ride KC Freedom aims to help seniors and disabled residents of Johnson County get around the Kansas City metro area by providing shared curb-to-curb transportation. Reduced fare is available to eligible low-income individuals. |
| Johnson County Catch-a-Ride | (913) 715-8900 | Johnson County CaR helps eligible seniors and disabled individuals obtain transportation to essential services such as medical appointments, social service agencies, food pantries, pharmacies and banks within Johnson County. Individuals interested in the program must complete an application. Once they're accepted, they can start placing ride requests. |
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.
