Home Health Aides in Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Oak Grove, MO: the local picture
23 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Oak Grove 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.
Oak Grove has about 1,210 residents aged 65 or older, 36% of whom report a disability.
Oak Grove compared with Jackson County and Missouri
| Census figure | Oak Grove | Jackson County | Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 36% | 34% | 34% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 35% | 34% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.2% | 11% | 10% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 2.2% | 10% | 6.7% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $43,835 | $51,827 | — |
Older residents in towns around Oak Grove
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain Valley, MO | 4.8 mi | 1,850 | 50% |
| Blue Springs, MO | 7.5 mi | 9,093 | 30% |
| Odessa, MO | 8.7 mi | 1,073 | 47% |
| Buckner, MO | 9.4 mi | 450 | 14% |
| Independence, MO | 13 mi | 22,794 | 38% |
| Lee's Summit, MO | 15 mi | 16,776 | 26% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Oak Grove
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Independence, MO | 13 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 524-5087 |
| HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home | Kansas City, MO | 24 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 942-3958 |
| Saint Lukes Home Care | Kansas City, MO | 25 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (816) 756-1160 |
| Elara Caring | Jefferson City, MO | 106 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 | 9.6 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (816) 524-7355 |
| Phoenix Home Care | Independence, MO | 15 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 | 25 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (913) 296-7636 |
| Ahc Home Health Of Kansas City Dba Advanced Home Health Care | Overland Park, KS | 28 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (913) 890-8448 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Grove. 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 Oak Grove
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 38% of the $3,653 monthly median income of Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Oak Grove?
Medicare lists 23 certified agencies whose service area includes Oak Grove ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home (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 Oak Grove?
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 38% of the $3,653 monthly median income of Oak Grove 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.
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