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Missouri

Senior care in Missouri.

From Kansas City to St. Louis, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.

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Free for families. Takes about a minute. We match you with one local agency.

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Personalized for Mom · near 64106

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Harbor Home Care

Home care agency · 2.1 mi away

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Offers personal care

Serves 64106

Available weekday mornings

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Ways to pay

Ways to pay in Missouri.

  • 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.

Missouri HCBS and Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid’s home and community based services may pay for hands-on help at home, homemaker and chore services, respite, adult day care and home-delivered meals. The Aged and Disabled Waiver is for adults 65 and older, and for adults 63 or 64 with a physical disability, who would otherwise need nursing home care. Call the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services HCBS Call Center at 866-835-3505 or use its online HCBS referral form to ask for an assessment.

All ways to pay

Your first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Missouri and the agency reaches out to set it up.

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Local resources

Free help in Missouri.

These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.

Missouri Senior Resource Line

Run by the Department of Health and Senior Services. Enter your ZIP code to reach your local Area Agency on Aging.

800-235-5503

HCBS Call Center

The Department of Health and Senior Services line for new referrals and care plan changes for Medicaid in-home services.

866-835-3505

Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline

The state line to report abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult or adult with a disability, including by home care workers.

800-392-0210

Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline

Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.

800-272-3900
Questions

Missouri questions.

Can’t find your answer? Our team is happy to help.

(213) 451-6802
  • Do home care agencies need a license in Missouri?

    Missouri does not license agencies that only provide non-medical help at home, so ask any agency about its insurance, background checks and caregiver training before care starts.

  • Does Missouri Medicaid pay for home care?

    It can. Missouri Medicaid’s home and community based services may pay for hands-on help at home, homemaker and chore services, respite, adult day care and home-delivered meals. The Aged and Disabled Waiver is for adults 65 and older, and for adults 63 or 64 with a physical disability, who would otherwise need nursing home care. Call the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services HCBS Call Center at 866-835-3505 or use its online HCBS referral form to ask for an assessment.

  • How much does home care cost in Missouri?

    It depends on the type of care, the hours and where you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.

  • Which Missouri cities do you serve?

    Every Missouri ZIP code. We have local pages for the 20 largest cities, including Kansas City, St. Louis and Springfield.

  • Is a home care consultation free in Missouri?

    Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.

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