Help at Home

    Home Health Care

    We provide experienced, responsive, and high-quality in-home medical care for those in need.

    About the Program

    The Whole Person provides skilled medical professionals, including Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Clinical Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Certified Wound Nurses, to address acute illness, post-injury, or post-surgical needs.

    Request Assistance

    Medical Health Assessment

    We provide a free in-home assessment to determine eligibility and collaborate with your physician for necessary care orders.

    Requirements

    • Changes in your medical condition
    • Skilled care is needed
    • Your physician sends order for the services you need

    Provided Services

    Skilled Nursing

    Our nurses provide comprehensive care, including:
    • Post-hospital care
    • Patient education
    • Medication management
    • IV therapy
    • Health issue management (e.g., diabetes, CHF, lung disease)

    Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing

    Specialized care includes:
    • Skin breakdown prevention
    • Level II Wound Vac Certified staff
    • Specialty dressings and post-surgical care
    • Certified Wound Nurse support

    Therapy Services

    • Physical Therapy: Restores mobility, strength, and endurance.
    • Occupational Therapy: Helps regain daily living skills post-injury or illness.
    • Speech Therapy: Treats communication, swallowing issues, and facial nerve pain.

    Medical Social Services

    Our social workers assist with:
    • Health-related counseling for individuals and families
    • Accessing community resources
    • Long-term planning and advanced directives/living wills

    Accepted Insurance Providers

    • Medicare
    • Medicaid
    • Aetna
    • Blue - Advantage Plus of Kansas City
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of KC
    • Centene/Home State Health
    • Cigna – CareCentrix
    • Humana
    • United Health Care – (Including Care Improvement Plus and AARP)

    Most major insurance plans are accepted – please call to verify coverage

    Our Location & Contact

    We provide in-home care in the following Missouri and Kansas counties: Jackson, Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Holt, Nodaway, and Platte. 

    • 1211 N. Belt Hwy., Ste. 205, St. Joseph, MO 64506
    • 816-364-0900
    • Monday - Friday
    • 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
    Request Assistance

    Home Health Care is located in St. Joseph, Missouri. The Whole Person is located at 3710 Main in Kansas City, Missouri. We are committed to offering experienced, responsive, and quality care in your home located in the following counties: Jackson, Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Holt, Nodaway, and Platte.

    It is the policy of The Whole Person not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, genetics or disability in admission, service provision (treatment), or employment policies/practices.