Senior care in Lawrence.
Across Lawrence, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 66044
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 66044
Available weekday mornings
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Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Lawrence.
Lawrence is the Douglas County seat, on the Kansas River, and home to the University of Kansas. We help families across downtown, Old West Lawrence, East Lawrence, Oread and North Lawrence.
In Kansas, home care agencies that give non-medical help such as companionship, chores, bathing and dressing must be licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Tell us where in Lawrence you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Douglas County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
KanCare Frail Elderly (FE) waiver in Douglas County
The KanCare Frail Elderly waiver may pay for personal care, household tasks, adult day care and other help at home instead of a nursing home. It is for Kansans 65 and older who need nursing home level care and qualify for Medicaid. Call the Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center at 855-200-2372 to talk through options and start the Frail Elderly waiver process. Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging can also point you to local help: 785-235-1367.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Lawrence and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Lawrence.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Senior Resource Center for Douglas County
Listed by Douglas County government, on Vermont Street in downtown Lawrence.
785-842-0543Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging
Serves older adults in Shawnee, Jefferson and Douglas counties from its office on SW Topeka Boulevard in Topeka.
785-235-1367Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Lawrence?
Yes. We help families across Lawrence and nearby communities, including Eudora, Lecompton and Baldwin City.
How much does home care cost in Lawrence?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Douglas County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Lawrence?
Start with Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging at 785-235-1367. In Lawrence, Senior Resource Center for Douglas County is at 785-842-0543.
How do I get help paying for home care in Lawrence?
The KanCare Frail Elderly waiver may pay for personal care, household tasks, adult day care and other help at home instead of a nursing home. It is for Kansans 65 and older who need nursing home level care and qualify for Medicaid. Call the Kansas Aging and Disability Resource Center at 855-200-2372 to talk through options and start the Frail Elderly waiver process.
Where can I find dementia support in Lawrence?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Lawrence?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Lawrence is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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