Home Health Aides in Lawson, MO: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lawson, MO: the local picture

15

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

$15.90

median hourly wage of home care aides in Missouri (BLS, May 2025)

440

residents 65 or older (15% of Lawson)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Ray County)

15 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lawson ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 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.

Lawson has about 440 residents aged 65 or older, 23% of whom report a disability.

Lawson compared with Ray County and Missouri

Census figure	Lawson	Ray County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	36%	34%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	18%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	10.0%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.9%	2.6%	6.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,661	$54,640	—

Older residents in towns around Lawson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Excelsior Springs, MO	6.5 mi	1,641	38%
Kearney, MO	9.1 mi	1,967	33%
Lathrop, MO	10 mi	338	59%
Liberty, MO	17 mi	4,881	36%
Richmond, MO	17 mi	1,256	43%
Smithville, MO	19 mi	1,646	32%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lawson

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	44 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	122 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	23 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 296-7636
Phoenix Home Care	Independence, MO	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 373-7442
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Lees Summit, MO	34 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(816) 524-7355
Cameron Regional Medical Center Home Health Agency	Cameron, MO	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(816) 632-5124
Specialized Home Care	Independence, MO	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 795-7990
North Kansas City Hospital Home Health Services	North Kansas City, MO	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 295-6774

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

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Lawson

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 26% of the $5,222 monthly median income of Lawson 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 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.

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

Questions

Home Health Aides in Lawson: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lawson?

Medicare lists 15 certified agencies whose service area includes Lawson ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Elara Caring (4.5 of 5), Faith Home Healthcare (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lawson?

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 26% of the $5,222 monthly median income of Lawson 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; 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.

Home Health Aides in Lawson, MO