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The 10 Best Home Care Agencies for Seniors in Springfield, MO for 2024

Ranked as the second best place for health care in the state in Caring’s 2022 Senior Living Report, Springfield, Missouri, offers big city amenities with small-town charm and prices. Springfield was ranked as being the 15th most affordable city in the nation for seniors. The housing prices are particularly affordable. With quality health care facilities such as Mercy Hospital Springfield located in the city, seniors can enjoy easy access to top amenities. The hospital is rated as high performing in 11 procedures and conditions, including diabetes and heart bypass surgery.

According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey of 2021, seniors in Springfield typically pay $4,767 per month for home care — this is equal to the state average and slightly lower than the national average. Alternatively, seniors can access home health care, which provides medical services in addition to personal care.

Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Springfield– 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.

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Paying for Home Care in Springfield, MO

The Cost of Home Care in Springfield, MO

According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of home care in Springfield is equal to the Missouri average of $4,767 and around $200 lower than the average price across the U.S. Nearby in Joplin, the cost of care is slightly more affordable at around $300 less than Springfield. In Columbia, home care costs are slightly higher, averaging $5,053 per month. In the west in Kansas City, care equals the national average and in the east in St. Louis, care is less affordable, costing around $5,482 per month.

Springfield

$4,767

Missouri

$4,767

The United States

$4,957

Columbia

$5,053

Kansas City

$4,957

St. Louis

$5,482

Joplin

$4,481

The Cost of Home Care vs. Other Senior Care Options in Springfield, MO

There are a variety of long-term care options in Springfield. Home care and home health care share the same average monthly cost of $4,767, even though home health care provides additional medical care. For a more affordable option, adult day care costs around $1,788 per month and includes weekday assistance. An assisted living community is generally less expensive than home care in Springfield, averaging $1,500 less. Nursing homes offer 24/7 skilled nursing and are typically the least affordable option. In Springfield, the average cost of nursing care is $5,262 per month.

Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,788

Assisted Living

$3,250

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$5,262

Financial Assistance for Home Care in Springfield, MO

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.

  • Long-Term Care Insurance: Long-term care insurance covers expenses related to senior care, including in-home care. Depending on the policy type, beneficiaries may receive a cash payment to use towards long-term care or reimbursement for qualifying long-term care expenses. Note that there are limitations- typically a maximum benefit of $150 per day- and exact coverage terms vary depending on the exact policy, so always check the details.
  • Medicare: Medicare does not cover in-home care because it is classified as custodial, or non-medical, care. However, some Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, which offer expanded benefits, may cover in-home custodial care.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid coverage of in-home care varies between different states because it is not a federally mandated benefit. Currently, all states cover some in-home care either through their standard Medicaid or a waiver program. The specific coverage rules are set individually by each state.
  • Veterans’ Benefits: The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monthly cash payment that beneficiaries can use to pay for senior care, including in-home care services. To qualify for A&A, Veterans must already receive the VA pension and meet several additional requirements, including needing assistance with the activities of daily living. Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs to learn more.
  • Reverse Mortgages: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) are federally insured loans that are available to homeowners age 62 and over. Reverse mortgages allow you to access a portion of your home’s equity in cash, tax free. Many seniors use reverse mortgages to finance their care expenses, including in-home care. Note that although there are no monthly payments due on reverse mortgage loans, borrowers do have to repay the loan once the last surviving homeowner passes away, moves, or sells the home.

Springfield Home Care Resources

Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Springfield:

ResourceContactAddressService
Greene County Senior Citizens’ Services Fund (417) 829-6060P.O. Box 9766, Springfield, MO 65801-9766To help seniors remain safely living in their homes as long as possible, the Senior Citizens’ Services Fund provides a range of services that support healthy living, proper nutrition and an overall high quality of life. These may include in-home services such as housekeeping and personal care, transportation, home safety modifications and assistance with meal preparation. The program is available to seniors residing in Greene County who are 60 years of age or older.
OATS Transit(888) 875-62872501 Maguire Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65201OATS Transit provides safe and reliable transportation services to seniors throughout Missouri. In addition to its deviated-fixed routes, the program also offers shared-ride, demand-response and door-to-door services, and all vehicles are ADA accessible. The program runs on weekdays, with some routes operating on weekends, and is available in 87 counties throughout Missouri, including Greene County.
SeniorAge(417) 862-07621735 S. Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807SeniorAge is the southwest Missouri region’s Area Agency on Aging. It offers a wide range of services and programs to promote healthy aging, both at home and in the community. Some of its programs include homemaker services, meal delivery, home safety modifications, care coordination and transportation. The organization is also responsible for the region’s senior centers.
Ozarks Food Harvest(417) 865-34112810 N. Cedarbrook Avenue, Springfield, MO 65803Low-income seniors can get assistance with meals and groceries through the Ozark Food Harvest’s Senior Food Program. It supplies monthly food boxes to help supplement seniors’ nutritional needs and is partnered with a number of senior centers and churches to provide congregate and home-delivered meals. The program is designed to serve seniors aged 60 and older who express financial need and is available in 28 counties, including Greene County.
Connections Handyman Service(417) 862-3586627 N Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802The Connections Handyman Service provides free essential home repairs and services to low-income seniors so they can continue to live safely and independently in their homes. These services may include installing bathroom grab bars, fixing floors, repairing water heaters and building wheelchair ramps. This program is run by the Council of Churches of the Ozarks.

Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care

Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times 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.

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Checklist for determining the need for in-home care
Checklist for determining the need for in-home care

Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care

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.

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Talking with Family and Others about a loved one's needs
Talking with Family and Others about a loved one's needs
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