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St. Marys, Kansas

Home Health Aides in St. Marys, KS

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in St. Marys, KS: the local picture

9
Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Marys ZIP codes in their service area
$15.03
median hourly wage of home care aides in Kansas (BLS, May 2025)
342
residents 65 or older (12% of St. Marys)
29%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Pottawatomie County)

9 Medicare-certified home health agencies list St. Marys ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

St. Marys has about 342 residents aged 65 or older, 29% of whom report a disability.

St. Marys compared with Pottawatomie County and Kansas

Census figureSt. MarysPottawatomie CountyKansas
Residents 65+ with a disability29%30%33%
Residents 65 or older12%15%17%
Residents 85 or older1.6%1.8%2.0%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone15%30%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.1%11%8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home5.9%2.9%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$49,167$55,026—

Older residents in towns around St. Marys

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Wamego, KS13 mi60119%
Topeka, KS23 mi23,15835%
Holton, KS26 mi66743%
Manhattan, KS29 mi5,36426%
Fort Riley, KS41 mi0—
Osage City, KS41 mi53752%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving St. Marys

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Elara CaringTopeka, KS21 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 354-0767
Phoenix Home CareOverland Park, KS76 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(913) 384-2273
Enhabit Home HealthTopeka, KS21 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 232-8593
Community HomehealthOnaga, KS21 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 889-7200
Interim Healthcare Of TopekaTopeka, KS21 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 272-1616
Faith Home HealthTopeka, KS23 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 271-4376
Holton Home Health LLCHolton, KS24 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 364-9617
Midland Care Home HealthTopeka, KS21 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(785) 232-2044

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Marys. 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 St. Marys

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 32% of the $4,097 monthly median income of St. Marys 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 St. Marys: common questions

Which home health agencies serve St. Marys?

Medicare lists 9 certified agencies whose service area includes St. Marys ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Elara Caring (5 of 5), Phoenix Home Care (4.5 of 5), Enhabit Home Health (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in St. Marys?

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 32% of the $4,097 monthly median income of St. Marys 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 (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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