Adult Disability Care in Independence, MO: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Independence, MO: the local picture

16%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Jackson County)

4,189

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.1%

of households have no vehicle (8.1% in Jackson County)

29

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Independence ZIP codes in their service area

About 11,154 Independence residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 12% in Jackson County).

4,189 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

8.1% of Independence households have no vehicle (8.1% in Jackson County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Independence compared with Jackson County and Missouri

Census figure	Independence	Jackson County	Missouri
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	12%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.9%	4.5%	4.7%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	8.1%	6.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.4%	10%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	34%
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+	Disability (18 to 64)
Sugar Creek, MO	4.8 mi	483	12%
Blue Springs, MO	6.8 mi	9,093	9.4%
Raytown, MO	8.6 mi	5,559	15%
Grain Valley, MO	8.8 mi	1,850	7.1%
Buckner, MO	8.9 mi	450	19%
Kansas City, MO	11 mi	73,248	12%

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

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 disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Independence

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,914 monthly median income of Independence households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

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

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Independence: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Independence?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,914 monthly median income of Independence households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver covers Missouri.

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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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Independence, MO