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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Osawatomie, KS: the local picture

18

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

$15.03

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

553

residents 65 or older (13% of Osawatomie)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Miami County)

18 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Osawatomie 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 Kansas earn a median $15.03 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $14.06 and $16.95.

Osawatomie has about 553 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of whom report a disability.

Osawatomie compared with Miami County and Kansas

Census figure	Osawatomie	Miami County	Kansas
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	33%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.4%	2.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,860	$52,156	—

Older residents in towns around Osawatomie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Paola, KS	7.2 mi	1,363	30%
Louisburg, KS	17 mi	1,100	25%
Ottawa, KS	18 mi	1,889	46%
Spring Hill, KS	19 mi	887	39%
Gardner, KS	21 mi	2,049	32%
Garnett, KS	22 mi	633	49%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Osawatomie

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Faith Home Healthcare, Inc	Overland Park, KS	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 296-7636
Phoenix Home Care	Overland Park, KS	40 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	43 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
HCA Midwest Healthcare At Home	Overland Park, KS	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 696-1930
Aquinas Home Health	Shawnee, KS	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 299-7100
Aquinas/Carondelet Home Health	Shawnee, KS	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 529-4800
Specialized Home Care	Shawnee, KS	37 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(913) 933-6007

Straight-line miles from the center of Osawatomie. 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 Osawatomie

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 51% of the $2,572 monthly median income of Osawatomie 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 Osawatomie: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Osawatomie?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Osawatomie ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Centerwell Home Health (4.5 of 5), Faith Home Healthcare, Inc (4.5 of 5), Phoenix Home Care (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Osawatomie?

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 51% of the $2,572 monthly median income of Osawatomie 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 Osawatomie, KS