Browse the 15 home care agencies in Independence, read 6 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Independence choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in Independence personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.
Types of care available in Independence, KS
101 W Sycamore St, Columbus, KS 66725
For what we needed, they met our needs. They didn't need to do anything like take them for walks, but they engaged my mother in conversation. We had multiple people coming in around the clock, they did everything properly and accurately. The administ...
202 South Cedar St., Suite D, Owasso, OK 74055
The good : The office staff was easy to work with & responsive. They were able to get set up quickly to get my mother-in-law the help she needed after hospitalization. They have an office in our community and each time there was a change in caregive...
202 South Cedar St., Suite D, Owasso, OK 74055
The good : The office staff was easy to work with & responsive. They were able to get set up quickly to get my mother-in-law the help she needed after hospitalization. They have an office in our community and each time there was a change in caregive...
410 North Main Street, Tulsa, OK 74103
200 Arco Pl, Independence, KS 67301
Inglewood, CA 90301
HELPING HANDS PATIENT SERVICES is a limited liability corporation with a staff of dedicated lift team technicians and support personnel. HHPS’ mission is to provide safe patient handling, improve patient comfort, safety and recovery, and prevent employee injuries through skillful, compassionate...
1631 S Main St,, Grove, OK 74344
1631 S Main St,, Grove, OK 74344
4251 Porosa Lane, Prosper, TX 75078
1121 S Aspen Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
1121 S Aspen Ave, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
5110 South Yale Suite 530, Tulsa, OK 74135
5110 South Yale Suite 530, Tulsa, OK 74135
4821 S. Sheridan Rd #210, Tulsa, OK 74145
120 E Maple St, Columbus, KS 66725
Home care may be the right fit for seniors who want to age in place, but who would benefit from companionship, housekeeping, and help with some activities of daily living (ADLs). Home care is broad and personalized to each senior’s needs. In general, home caregivers may provide:
Homemaker care offers the luxury of many services administered in your family’s home. Most home care providers review potential patients before entry. This screening might include weight/nutritional status, health problems, and medication use. This type of care can provide various medical services such as opening container lids, retrieving medication from secured storage, and aid in self-administration of medication. This care type provides multiple services including laundry, short-term nursing care, and local transportation. Additionally, services may involve meal preparation and therapy. Intermittent home care may also provide your loved one help bathing and doing laundry. Finally, intermittent home care can provide your family member with wellness services comprised of transfers from bed to wheelchair and assistance with ambulation.
The median home value in Independence is about $69,587 and the median rent is $676 a month. The rent burden for Independence is around 16.1% of the average person’s monthly income.
In Independence, 10.0% of the people are veterans of the United States military. In terms of education, 6.5% have a graduate degree, 28.0% have a high-school diploma, and 19.9% have a college degree. Based on gender, 48.2% are female and 51.8% are male. The median age of Independence is 37 years old. Demographically, Independence is 85.5% white, 0.6% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.4% other or not specified, 1.1% Native American, 3.7% mixed race, 7.0% Hispanic, 6.6% black, and 2.1% Asian. Out of the total population of Independence, 8.3% are widows, 9.9% do not have health insurance, 60.1% participate in the labor force, and 17.4% have some form of disability. Independence has a population density of 439 people per square mile.
There are 144 hospitals and 75 health centers that service a population of 2,912,321. University Of Kansas Hospital, Newton Medical Center, and Providence Medical Center are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. The natural beauty of Kansas is ranked 8th in the nation. Overall, Kansas ranks 22nd out of all states in quality of life and 33rd in healthcare. In terms of resources, Kansas has a cost of living index of 89.7, a grocery index rating of 91.9, and a housing index rating of 73.8. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average.
In Kansas, 29% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 37. In the last presidential election 36% of Kansas residents voted Democrat and 57% voted Republican. Thirty-seven percent of Kansas residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 4,782 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-31%, Mainline Protestant-24%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Kansas there are 279 masonic lodges. The state of Kansas ranks 25th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly.
The average monthly precipitation for the state of Kansas is around 2.55 inches. The most precipitation occurs in May with an average of 6.73 inches of precipitation a month. During the summer, the average temperature in Kansas is around 76F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 95F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 54F in the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in Kansas drops to around 32F. The average high winter temperature is around 53F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 12F in the month of January. On average, the humidity rating for Kansas is around 66%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 72%. On average, Kansas has an air quality index rating of around 36.0 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of July with a rating of around 46.4 AQI. While residents of Kansas mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Kansas can include tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes (high).
The state of Kansas has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of eastern red cedar, Siberian elm, sassafras, and sugarberry. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the prairie dog, the beaver, the cottontail, or the muskrat. The state animal of Kansas is the American buffalo.
St Johns Home Health, Windsor Home Care and Windsor Place Home Care are the top-rated home care agencies near Independence, Kansas. See full list of agencies.
There are 15 home care agencies near Independence, Kansas. See the full list.
Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.
Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.
Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.
The national median cost of home care is $30 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This cost may vary depending on the location and provided services.
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