Home Care in Wichita, KS
How To Pay for Home Care in Wichita, KS
Get help at home through Kansas Medicaid waivers, grant-funded programs, or private pay — or get paid as a family or friend caregiver.
At Guardian Home Care of KS, we guide Wichita families through enrollment, caregiver setup, and ongoing support so you can focus on what matters.
If You’re Trying to Figure This Out, You’re Not Alone
If you’re in Wichita and:
- Trying to care for a parent or loved one at home
- Wondering if Medicaid covers home care — or what other options exist
- Already caregiving and want to get paid
- Feeling stuck with an agency that isn’t helping
You’re not the only one. There are options. Kansas offers programs that can:
- Cover in-home care services
- Pay family or friend caregivers
- Help you stay safely at home instead of moving to a facility
We help you access them — without the confusion.
Home Care Services Available in Wichita, KS
We provide non-medical home care services across Wichita and surrounding areas. They include personal care (bathing, dressing, hygiene), meal preparation and daily support, mobility assistance and transfers, medication reminders, safety supervision and companionship.
Care can be delivered by a professional caregiver, or a family member or friend you choose. Explore the service that best fit your situation from those listed below and click on its “Learn More” button.
Ways to Pay for Home Care in Wichita, KS
In Wichita, Kansas, there are three main ways to cover home care or pay a family caregiver, depending on your situation:
Get Paid as a Family or Friend Caregiver in Wichita
In some cases, caregiver pay is available through Medicaid programs, while grant-funded programs may offer limited support depending on eligibility.
If you’re already caring for someone you love, you may be able to:
Get paid for the care you provide Receive benefits (if eligible) Get support, training, and guidance
At Guardian Home Care of KS, we help you:
🎯 Determine eligibility
🎯 Enroll in the right program
🎯 Set up caregiver pay
🎯 Stay compliant and supported
Switching Home Care Providers? We Make It Easy
If you’re already enrolled in a Medicaid waiver but visits are missed, communication is poor, pay or support isn’t consistent, you can switch providers without interrupting care or pay.
We handle the transition so you don’t have to figure it out alone.
📍 Serving Wichita, KS and Surrounding Areas
Guardian Home Care of KS proudly serves families across Wichita and Sedgwick County, helping clients receive care safely at home.
We regularly support individuals and families in:
- College Hill
- Riverside
- Delano
- Eastborough
- Derby
- And surrounding communities
Whether you’re near Ascension Via Christi, Wesley Medical Center, or in a residential neighborhood, we understand the local system and work closely with care coordinators, case managers, and Medicaid programs serving Wichita. Our goal is simple, help you access care quickly, stay supported, and remain at home with the people you trust.
Why Wichita Families Choose Guardian Home Care of KS
- We help you understand your options, whether that’s Medicaid, grant-funded programs, or private pay.
- We help family or friend caregivers with their onboarding, pay, and support
- We understand Kansas home care programs deeply (FE, PD, BI, WORK program, grants)
- We support both clients and caregivers in the ways each need
- We help our clients stay at home, where they're most comfortable
How to Get Started with Home Care in Wichita, KS
The steps to begin home care in Wichita with Guardian Home Care of KS depend on how services will be funded. Whether you’re paying privately, using a Medicaid waiver, or a state-funded grant, we’ll walk you through the process. Select the path that fits your situation to learn what to expect:
Client Stories
FAQs
We currently work with all three Kansas MCOs: Sunflower Health Plan, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Healthy Blue of Kansas.
Not necessarily. We also work with county programs like the Older Americans Act and the Senior Care Act, which may offer grant-based support if you don't qualify for Medicaid.
We serve clients within a 200-mile radius of our office in Derby, KS — including Sedgwick, Harvey, Butler, and surrounding counties.
Yes—Kansas allows certain family members and friends to be paid for providing care.
While Guardian Home Care of KS is not currently a Financial Management Services (FMS) provider, we can hire qualifying family members or friends directly under our agency-directed model, as long as they are not the client's Power of Attorney (POA) or legal guardian. We'll guide you through the steps to see if this is the right fit.
You can learn more about the help and benefits we offer on our Family & Friend Caregiver Support Services page.
Yes. We offer short-term caregiving services through private pay, and waiver-based respite is coming soon. You can learn more in the Respite Care Services page.
