Personal Care in Lathrop, MO: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Lathrop, MO: the local picture

4.7%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.4% in Clinton County)

37%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (18% in Clinton County)

30

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

10

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

About 16 Lathrop residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.7%; 3.4% in Clinton County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

126 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

30 of the 338 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Lathrop compared with Clinton County and Missouri

Census figure	Lathrop	Clinton County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.7%	3.4%	6.4%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	18%	21%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,125	$56,432	—

Older residents in towns around Lathrop

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Lawson, MO	10 mi	440	2.3%
Cameron, MO	13 mi	1,420	4.4%
Kearney, MO	14 mi	1,967	3.2%
Excelsior Springs, MO	16 mi	1,641	7.6%
Smithville, MO	18 mi	1,646	7.0%
Liberty, MO	23 mi	4,881	4.6%

Home health agencies with aides serving Lathrop

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Mosaic Life Care Home Health	Saint Joseph, MO	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 271-7593
Saint Lukes Home Care	Kansas City, MO	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 756-1160
Centerwell Home Health	Overland Park, KS	49 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(913) 906-0522
Phoenix Home Care	Independence, MO	35 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 373-7442
Cameron Regional Medical Center Home Health Agency	Cameron, MO	12 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(816) 632-5124
Specialized Home Care	Independence, MO	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 795-7990

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

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Lathrop

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 51% of the $2,677 monthly median income of Lathrop 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

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

Questions

Personal Care in Lathrop: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Lathrop?

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 51% of the $2,677 monthly median income of Lathrop 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 personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.

In-Home Personal Care in Lathrop, MO