--- title: "Senior Care in Overland Park, KS | Senior Choice Care" description: "Senior care in Overland Park and Johnson County, Kansas. Free help. Call (800) 614-8388." url: https://seniorchoicecare.com/near-you/kansas/overland-park/ updated: 2026-10-08 site: Senior Choice Care --- Johnson County, Kansas # Senior care in Overland Park, Kansas Overland Park is the largest city in Johnson County and one of the best-served areas for senior care in the Kansas City metro. Assisted living typically runs $5,000 to $6,500 a month. Kansas Medicaid's HCBS/PD program can help pay for assisted living or home care for qualifying seniors, and Johnson County's AAA is one of the most active in the state. Call us, free [ (800) 614-8388 ](tel:+1808388) Free · Mon to Sat, 8 to 8 Central In short Overland Park is the largest city in Johnson County and one of the best-served areas for senior care in the Kansas City metro. Assisted living typically runs $5,000 to $6,500 a month. Kansas Medicaid's HCBS/PD program can help pay for assisted living or home care for qualifying seniors, and Johnson County's AAA is one of the most active in the state. County**Johnson County, Kansas** Assisted living, typical**$5,000 to $6,500 a month** Public help**Kansas Medicaid HCBS/PD (Frail Elderly)** Good to know**One of the best-served areas for senior care in the KC metroReviewed by a certified senior advisor (CSA)** Last updated October 8, 2026. Costs are typical ranges; every community prices differently. Call to confirm. **On this page** 1. [What’s available in Overland Park](#overland-park-options) 2. [What it costs here](#overland-park-cost) 3. [How Kansas helps pay](#overland-park-pay) 4. [Local resources worth knowing](#overland-park-local) 5. [Questions from Overland Park families](#overland-park-faq) ## What’s available in Overland Park Overland Park has a deep and well-organized senior care market. Johnson County's AAA is particularly responsive and runs a strong caregiver support program. | Type | Who it’s for | What’s included | In Overland Park | |---|---|---|---| | **Care at home** | Wants to stay home, needs daily help | Aides, nursing visits, meals, rides | Licensed agencies available | | **Independent living** | Active, done with upkeep | Apartment, meals, activities | Range of options | | **Assisted living** | Needs help with meds, bathing, meals | Private apartment, 24-hour staff, care plan | Multiple communities | | **Memory care** | Alzheimer’s or dementia | Secured, higher staff ratio | Standalone and campus-based | | **Skilled nursing** | Round-the-clock nursing or rehab | Nurses, therapy, medical oversight | Available; Medicare for short rehab | ### Rather not read forty websites? Tell us what matters most and we’ll tell you which three or four places fit. Then you decide whether to visit. [(800) 614-8388](tel:+1808388) [Have us call you](#overland-park-form) ## What it costs here Overland Park costs run about $5,000 to $6,500 a month for assisted living, depending on the level of care and the neighborhood. Here is the typical range: | Type | Typical monthly cost | What moves the number | |---|---|---| | **Independent living** | $3,000 to $4,800 | Apartment size, meal plan, amenities | | **Assisted living** | $5,000 to $6,500 | Base rent plus care level; higher needs add $500-$1,500 | | **Memory care** | $6,000 to $8,500 | Staffing ratio, private vs. shared room | | **Home care** | $30 to $35 an hour | Hours per week; rates may vary | | **Skilled nursing** | $9,500 to $12,000 | Private vs. semi-private; Medicare for short rehab | ## How Kansas helps pay ### Kansas programs that help seniors pay for care Medicaid long-term care Kansas' HCBS/PD (Frail Elderly) program covers assisted living and home care for qualifying seniors. Income cap is approximately $2,982/month with a Qualified Income Trust option. Asset limit $2,000. Apply through KDADS. Where to start Johnson County Aging and Human Services, 913-715-8850, 11811 S. Sunset Dr., Olathe KS 66061 Veterans VA Aid and Attendance pension for wartime veterans who need help with daily activities. Medicare Does not pay for assisted living or long-term care. Covers short rehab stays. Sources: State agency; Medicare.gov; VA.gov. Rules change; confirm current eligibility. **If you live far away, you still have options.** Like much of Johnson County, many seniors moved here when the suburbs grew in the 1980s and 1990s. Adult children often live out of state and rely on the AAA's local network. ## Local resources worth knowing - **Johnson County Aging & Human Services** The Area Agency on Aging. Services include home-delivered meals, in-home services, transportation. 913-715-8850. - **KDADS** Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Licensing and inspection reports. - **Kansas HCBS/PD program** Home and Community Based Services / Physically Disabled program. Covers assisted living and home care for qualifying seniors. - **Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116.** The federal government’s free line for aging services anywhere in the country. - **Adult Protective Services.** To report elder abuse or neglect, call the state APS hotline or 911 if there is immediate danger. ### Still sorting through it? Ten minutes on the phone is usually enough to make the whole thing feel smaller. [(800) 614-8388](tel:+1808388) [Have us call you](#overland-park-form) ## Questions from Overland Park families ### What is Kansas' HCBS/PD program? It's the state's Medicaid waiver program that helps pay for assisted living and home care for seniors who qualify financially and meet a nursing-home level of care. ### Which facilities are licensed? Kansas licenses assisted living facilities and nursing homes through KDADS. Inspection reports are public. ### Is there public transit for seniors? Johnson County Transit offers bus service. The AAA also runs Catch-a-Ride volunteer transportation (913-715-8900). Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; Medicare.gov; Johnson County Aging and Human Services, 913-715-8850, 11811 S. Sunset Dr., Olathe KS 66061; state agency websites. Retrieved October 8, 2026. ## Nearby - [Kansas City, MO](https://seniorchoicecare.com/near-you/missouri/kansas-city/) - [All Kansas cities](https://seniorchoicecare.com/near-you/kansas/) --- Canonical page: https://seniorchoicecare.com/near-you/kansas/overland-park/