Home Health Aides in Merriam, KS: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Merriam, KS: the local picture

25

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

$15.03

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

2,070

residents 65 or older (19% of Merriam)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Johnson County)

25 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Merriam ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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 Kansas earn a median $15.03 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.06 and $16.95.

Merriam has about 2,070 residents aged 65 or older, 23% of whom report a disability.

Merriam compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	Merriam	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	24%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	5.6%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,614	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around Merriam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mission, KS	2.1 mi	1,917	29%
Roeland Park, KS	3.3 mi	1,080	20%
Fairway, KS	3.5 mi	510	24%
Prairie Village, KS	3.8 mi	5,101	24%
Mission Hills, KS	4.1 mi	856	17%
Shawnee, KS	6.0 mi	10,385	22%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Merriam

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Elara Caring	Topeka, KS	57 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(785) 354-0767
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	2.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(913) 384-2273
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	6.1 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	6.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Adventhealth Home Health	Shawnee Mission, KS	1.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 676-2163
Aquinas Home Health	Shawnee, KS	4.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 299-7100
Aquinas/Carondelet Home Health	Shawnee, KS	4.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 529-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Merriam. 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 Merriam

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,218 monthly median income of Merriam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Merriam: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Merriam?

Medicare lists 25 certified agencies whose service area includes Merriam ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Phoenix Home Care (4.5 of 5), Saint Lukes Home Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Merriam?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,218 monthly median income of Merriam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Merriam, KS