You Deserve the Simplest Approach To Find Care for a Loved One
If your loved one needs more help at home, finding a caregiver can feel like a full-time job. From reading about caregiver service agencies online to worrying about the best choice for your loved one, the process can be an additional burden when you’re already exhausted and stretched thin.
At Phoenix Home Care & Hospice, we completely understand the challenge of finding excellent care. Our team is designed to help families get the relief they need. Our care options meet your loved one’s precise needs, whether you need child, teenager, adult, or senior caregiver services.
Phoenix is here to show you how easy it is to get patient, honest, compassionate care started in Missouri and Kansas.
Your First Simple Step To Starting Home Caregiver Services
Many families start the process feeling uncertain, and that’s never fair to you. You may not know the exact name of the program you’re looking for or what your options are.
At Phoenix, the process begins with you letting us know your needs. Call your nearest Phoenix office and share what’s going on. Families call with concerns like these:
- “My child needs help at home because we’re having a hard time driving to multiple appointments during the week.”
- “My dad needs help around the house, so he doesn’t fall while trying to do it himself.”
- “I want to make sure my mom gets regular meals during the week when I’m at work.”
- “My brother has mental health challenges, and I want to ensure he receives daily personal care.”
- “My family just needs a temporary break.”
Sharing your concerns outloud is progress. It’s just enough to help our team identify your needs and get caregiving services started for your loved one.
Call Your Nearest Phoenix Office for Home Caregiving Services
To provide the most personalized experience, Phoenix has offices that are dedicated to your community. You’ll speak with someone who listens to your situation, answers your questions, addresses your concerns, and helps you understand what kind of caregiver services make sense for you.
Our Missouri locations:
Branson
Columbia
Independence
Jefferson City
Joplin
Lebanon
Sedalia
Springfield
St. Louis
Our Kansas locations:
Hutchinson
Overland Park
Topeka
Wichita
Get To Know Your Caregiver Service Options in Missouri
Your family has multiple options to ensure your loved one receives extraordinary care in Missouri, including Medicaid programs and private-pay care. Keep in mind that the availability of some of these options varies by location, so it’s always a good idea to confirm with your local Phoenix office.
Available in Missouri:
Home and Community-Based Services: In-home Medicaid Services
This service supports eligible adults who need care at home, including personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, and even respite care for family caregivers.
Consumer-Directed Services (CDS)
CDS allows families to choose and direct their own personal care attendant, with administrative support from Phoenix. We handle the administrative side, so you can focus on setting up your caregiver and loved one for meaningful help at home.
Department of Mental Health (DMH) services
Specifically designed for those with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and mental health needs, DMH caregiving focuses on assisting with daily routines and personal care to ensure your loved one can experience dignity and a high quality of life.
Healthy Children and Youth Personal Care
Children and young adults with specialized care needs may require in-home care services to lend a hand to family caregivers and help your child feel safe and supported at home. Care may include help with daily routines (getting dressed, eating), personal care, and assistance with devices related to bodily functions.
Private Duty Care
Paid for out-of-pocket, through long-term care insurance, or authorized VA benefits, private duty care is a flexible home caregiving service customized for your loved one’s and family’s specific needs. Available in two-hour blocks of time up to 24/7 care, this service includes help with daily living, companionship, transportation, meal preparation, pet care, grooming, and more.
Your Home Caregiver Service Options in Kansas
Private Duty Care
Private duty care is a comprehensive, customizable home caregiving service designed to meet the unique needs of your loved one and family. Services are flexible, offered in time blocks starting at a two-hour minimum, and can extend up to 24/7 care. This service encompasses assistance with daily living activities, including companionship, transportation, meal preparation, grooming, and even pet care. Payment for private duty care can be managed through out-of-pocket payments, long-term care insurance, or authorized VA benefits.
Consumer-Directed Services (CDS)
Through CDS, Phoenix delivers the administrative support, while you select and manage your loved one’s personal care attendant. We handle the documentation and operational details, freeing you to concentrate on engaging your chosen caregiver as they provide essential home care.
HCBS In-home Medicaid and Agency-Directed Services
Eligible Kansas adults may receive in-home care services through Medicaid. These services generally focus on helping someone remain at home safely with support for personal care and daily tasks, as directed by the agency. Services can include grooming, bathing, dressing, assistance in transferring, errands, preparing meals, respite for family caregivers, and more.
What You Can Do To Make Your Call About In-Home Care Services Even Easier
If you feel more comfortable calling after you’ve prepared in advance, there are actions you can take to speed up the process of receiving caregiver services from our agency. Consider gathering this basic information before you call Phoenix:
- A short list of your loved one’s hardest daily tasks.
- Insurance information, if applicable.
- Your loved one’s diagnoses or care notes.
- Your loved one’s preferred schedule and the level of help you’re hoping for.
Even if you don’t have this information, you are always welcome to call. Whether you don’t know where to start or you feel well prepared, we meet you where you are, offer the compassion you deserve, and find the best path forward for your loved one and family. That’s our promise.
Request Caregiver Services From Phoenix Today
Phoenix understands that you’re pulled in different directions and need help that’s as hands-free as possible. Don’t worry about figuring everything out for yourself. Let us be your resource and the caring team that walks beside you through every challenge.
Take the next step, whether you need child, teenager, adult, or senior caregiver services. Call your nearest office today for help to meet your loved one’s needs.
Call your Missouri location:
Branson: (417) 334-0717
Columbia: (573) 442-9911
Independence: (816) 373-7442
Jefferson City: (573) 635-3900
Joplin: (417) 680-4000
Lebanon: (417) 344-8001
Sedalia: (660) 827-6667
Springfield: (417) 881-7442
St. Louis: (314) 205-3020
Call your Kansas location:
Hutchinson: (620) 412-4993
Overland Park: (913) 384-2273
Topeka: (785) 260-6444
Wichita: (316) 688-5511
