Home Health Aides in Knob Noster, MO
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Knob Noster for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Knob Noster, MO: the local picture
8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Knob Noster ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.
Home health and personal care aides in Missouri earn a median $15.90 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.75 and $17.82.
Knob Noster has about 309 residents aged 65 or older, 38% of whom report a disability.
Knob Noster compared with Johnson County and Missouri
| Census figure | Knob Noster | Johnson County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 38% | 34% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 13% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 32% | 30% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.6% | 7.5% | 10% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 3.6% | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $68,750 | $53,336 | — |
Older residents in towns around Knob Noster
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteman AFB, MO | 2.4 mi | 0 | — |
| Warrensburg, MO | 8.7 mi | 2,189 | 38% |
| Windsor, MO | 16 mi | 410 | 33% |
| Sedalia, MO | 18 mi | 3,738 | 39% |
| Higginsville, MO | 22 mi | 1,207 | 59% |
| Odessa, MO | 27 mi | 1,073 | 47% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Knob Noster
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | Jefferson City, MO | 72 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (800) 690-1753 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri | Lees Summit, MO | 41 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (816) 524-7355 |
| Phoenix Home Care | Independence, MO | 49 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 373-7442 |
| Faith Home Healthcare | Gladstone, MO | 59 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (913) 296-7636 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Lenexa, KS | 64 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (913) 334-1058 |
| Johnson County Community Health Services | Warrensburg, MO | 8.8 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy | (660) 747-6121 |
| Carter Healthcare | Overland Park, KS | 58 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (913) 901-0440 |
| Spectrum Home Health, Inc | Kansas City, KS | 66 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (913) 831-2979 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Knob Noster. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Knob Noster
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 24% of the $5,729 monthly median income of Knob Noster 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.
What to know before hiring a home health aide
Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.
Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.
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Home Health Aides in Knob Noster: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Knob Noster?
Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Knob Noster ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri (4 of 5), Phoenix Home Care (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Knob Noster?
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 24% of the $5,729 monthly median income of Knob Noster 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).
What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?
Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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