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

Local figures

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

7.5%

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

69

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

2.6%

of households have no vehicle (4.7% in Clay County)

23

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

About 464 Smithville residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.5%; 12% in Clay County).

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

2.6% of Smithville households have no vehicle (4.7% in Clay County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Smithville compared with Clay County and Missouri

Census figure	Smithville	Clay County	Missouri
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	7.5%	12%	13%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	1.1%	4.1%	4.7%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	4.7%	6.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	7.9%	6.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	9.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,333	$57,117	—

Older residents in towns around Smithville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Platte City, MO	10 mi	824	15%
Kearney, MO	12 mi	1,967	7.2%
Gladstone, MO	13 mi	5,586	14%
Pleasant Valley, MO	13 mi	479	7.1%
Liberty, MO	13 mi	4,881	11%
Parkville, MO	14 mi	1,088	9.9%

Home health agencies serving Smithville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Mosaic Life Care Home Health	Saint Joseph, MO	28 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 271-7593
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	33 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Elara Caring	Jefferson City, MO	137 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 690-1753
Faith Home Healthcare	Gladstone, MO	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 296-7636

Straight-line miles from the center of Smithville. 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 Smithville

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 28% of the $4,944 monthly median income of Smithville 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 Smithville: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Smithville?

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 28% of the $4,944 monthly median income of Smithville 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 Smithville, MO