Senior Transportation in Gladstone, MO

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Gladstone, MO: the local picture

8.6%

of households have no vehicle (4.7% in Clay County)

4.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (North Kansas City)

5,586

residents 65 or older (21% of Gladstone)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Clay County)

About 1,006 Gladstone households, 8.6%, have no vehicle (4.7% in Clay County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Gladstone: Nkc Health in North Kansas City (4.5 mi); Saint Lukes North Hospital in Kansas City (5.0 mi); Liberty Hospital in Liberty (7.8 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Gladstone compared with Clay County and Missouri

Census figure	Gladstone	Clay County	Missouri
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	4.7%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	34%
Residents 65 or older	21%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.2%	10%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.4%	2.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,477	$57,117	—

Older residents in towns around Gladstone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Pleasant Valley, MO	4.2 mi	479	1.4%
Riverside, MO	4.8 mi	502	4.3%
North Kansas City, MO	5.1 mi	1,129	5.7%
Kansas City, MO	6.1 mi	73,248	9.0%
Liberty, MO	7.7 mi	4,881	4.9%
Parkville, MO	7.8 mi	1,088	2.0%

Hospitals near Gladstone

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Nkc Health	North Kansas City, MO	4.5 mi	4 of 5	(816) 691-2000
Saint Lukes North Hospital	Kansas City, MO	5.0 mi	5 of 5	(816) 891-6000
Liberty Hospital	Liberty, MO	7.8 mi	2 of 5	(816) 781-7200
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill	Kansas City, MO	9.1 mi	3 of 5	(816) 404-1000

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

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Gladstone

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 30% of the $4,540 monthly median income of Gladstone 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 caregiver who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

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

Questions

Senior Transportation in Gladstone: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Gladstone?

Nkc Health in North Kansas City, about 4.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Gladstone (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (816) 691-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Gladstone?

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 30% of the $4,540 monthly median income of Gladstone 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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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