24-Hour Home Care in Independence, MO: Round-the-Clock Care

Local figures

24-Hour Home Care in Independence, MO: the local picture

6.3%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.3% in Jackson County)

3,151

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Jackson County)

$46,970

median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

1,370 Independence residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.3%; 6.3% in Jackson County), and 5,161 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.

About 3,151 residents are 85 or older (2.6% of the population).

If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The in Independence (0.9 mi) and Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation in Independence (1.5 mi).

Independence compared with Jackson County and Missouri

Census figure	Independence	Jackson County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.3%	6.3%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	9.6%	8.0%	8.0%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,970	$51,827	—

Older residents in towns around Independence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Sugar Creek, MO	4.8 mi	483	21%
Blue Springs, MO	6.8 mi	9,093	3.1%
Raytown, MO	8.6 mi	5,559	14%
Grain Valley, MO	8.8 mi	1,850	11%
Buckner, MO	8.9 mi	450	3.1%
Kansas City, MO	11 mi	73,248	6.8%

Home health agencies serving Independence

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Independence, MO	0.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 524-5087
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home	Kansas City, MO	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 942-3958
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	119 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Phoenix Home Care	Independence, MO	3.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 373-7442

Nursing homes near Independence (to compare)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rehabilitation Center Of Independence, The	Independence, MO	0.9 mi	2 of 5	130	(816) 257-2566
Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation	Independence, MO	1.5 mi	1 of 5	118	(816) 373-7795
Sunterra Springs Independence	Independence, MO	2.4 mi	5 of 5	38	(816) 335-3008
Carmel Hills Wellness & Rehabilitation	Independence, MO	2.7 mi	1 of 5	194	(816) 461-9600

Straight-line miles from the center of Independence. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a 24-hour caregiver can help with

Someone awake and on duty at all hours
Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
Written handover notes between shifts

Cost

What 24-hour home care costs in Independence

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $15.90 an hour (the Missouri median aide wage) that is about $11,575 a month in wages before any overtime, 296% of the $3,914 monthly median income of Independence households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a 24-hour caregiver

24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.

Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

24-Hour Home Care in Independence: common questions

How much does 24-hour home care cost in Independence?

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $15.90 an hour (the Missouri median aide wage) that is about $11,575 a month in wages before any overtime, 296% of the $3,914 monthly median income of Independence households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?

A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

24-Hour Home Care in Independence, MO