Honoring Older Adults with Care and Dignity

Legacy Care is an In-Home Service Program which provides opportunities to customize a care plan that is uniquely designed for the participant and family members. 

An industry and community leader for more than 40 years, Legacy Care enhances the lives of senior adults with compassionate services that promote:

• independence
• self-determination
• quality care options

View Legacy Care Website

Senior Care Services – Greater Kansas City

• Homemaking services include tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, bath/kitchen clean-up, meal preparation and essential errands or prescription pick-up
• Personal care services include sponge bathing, shampoo, shave, nail care, dressing assistance, transfer assistance and medication reminders
• Respite and Companion Services provide free-time and relief for primary caregivers. We visit with homebound seniors while their caregiver is away - enjoying conversation, playing cards, or spending quiet time.

Contact:
Senior Care Services Manager
816.659.8257 or 800.875.4377

Caring Communities Resource Centers
A mobile one-stop program provides health and social services to neighborhood communities with activities that promote aging in place and successful care giving.  This includes:

• assessments and care plans provided by a geriatric social worker
• health screenings and education
• chronic disease self-management
• mental health counseling in group and individual sessions
• transportation
• support for caregivers

Many other social and educational activities are provided on site at:

• Christ the King Parish – 8510 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114
• Holy Cross Parish – 5106 St. John Ave., Kansas City, MO  64123
• St. Louis Parish – 5930 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO  64130
• Seton Center – 2816 E. 23rd St., Kansas City, MO  64127
• Palmer Center – 218A N. Pleasant St., Independence MO  64050
• Ray County Senior Center – 1015 W. Royle, Richmond, MO  64085

For a schedule of the times the resource center is in your neighborhood, contact
CCRC Program Manager at 816.659.8259.

Community Denture Program
Funded by the Healthcare Foundation of Kansas City, this program provides dentures to eligible clients to enhance overall health and nutrition.  Catholic Charities also assists those applying for Medicaid, providing resources and to enhance the client’s success of maintaining their independence.
Contact Adriana Torrey 816.659.8262

Recreation and Nutrition Sites – Greater Kansas City
More than a balanced meal, Catholic Charities Senior Centers provide important opportunities for socialization and recreation at the following locations:

• St. Louis Parish, 5930 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO (5 days/week)
• Holy Cross Parish, 5106 St. John Avenue, Kansas City, MO (5 days/week)
• Christ the King Parish, 8510 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO (1 day/week)

A nutritious noontime meal is served. The seniors often participate in preparing home-delivered meals to homebound elderly and disabled persons. This fulfilling activity gives seniors an opportunity to give back to their community and enjoy a sense of purpose and personal satisfaction.

Contact:  Senior Center Manager  816.659.8258

Senior Express Transportation Program – Kansas City and St. Joseph, MO
Catholic Charities proudly sponsors Senior Express, an innovative door-to-door transportation program for older adults who live independently in their homes. The program currently serves people 65+ living in south Kansas City and St. Joseph, Missouri, who are able to walk but unable to use public transportation.

The service allows for trips to the doctor and errands such as the grocery store, bank, beauty shop or barber.  The program relies on community volunteers to serve as drivers.  View Program Guidelines

To learn about becoming a Senior Express Rider:
Kansas City - Contact Toni Galloway  816.659.8256
St. Joseph – Contact Paulette Shepard  816.271.7279

To learn about becoming a Senior Express Volunteer Driver:
Contact Volunteer Services Coordinator or 816.659.8219

Seniors@Work Employment Program – Kansas City, MO
This innovative program serves persons over age 55 with job placement and training in the Kansas City metropolitan area.  The program:

• provides job training and placement for persons over 55 with limited financial resources
• provides employers with trained, motivated workers
• partners with area nonprofit agencies such as libraries, community centers, and social service agencies to train participants;

Salaries are compensated by Catholic Charities through the program grant. To learn more about participating as an employee or employer, please contact:
Seniors@Work Manager or 816.659.8258

Senior Housing - Kansas City and Warrensburg, MO
Catholic Charities provides housing opportunities to qualified low-income seniors.
Each of the properties is uniquely designed for its residents, featuring affordable rent, secure facilities, recreational opportunities, and access to local amenities.

Kansas City metro properties

• Cathedral Square Towers
• Tremont Place
• Marlborough Manor
• Red Bridge Place
• St. Patrick's Manor
• Swope Ridge Gardens
• Nowlin Hall
• Brighton Place (family units)
• Columbus Park

Warrensburg area property

• Murphy Lake Apartments  

Income guidelines apply to most properties. For information on these properties, please contact our property management partner, YARCO Companies, at 816.561.4240.

Healthy Lifestyles
Healthy Lifestyles is a program of Catholic Charities funded by the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City.  It’s our way of giving access to potential life-saving health screenings to at-risk individuals such as the elderly and those with little financial resources.

Our nurse case managers visit eleven food pantry and nutrition sites throughout greater Kansas City to conduct blood pressure, height and weight checks, and diabetes screenings/assessments.  Additionally, the program provides nutrition education, healthy lifestyle tips, and referrals. 

Contact:
Amy Moran, RN
816.838.9946

Dana Snyder, RN
816. 405.3244

Helpful Resources for Senior Adults

Catholic Charities is available to provide referral information for seniors and caregivers. Many frequently asked questions and concerns may be answered through these resources:

• Catholic Charities Senior Care Services 816.221.4377 or 800.875.4377
• Catholic Charities Counseling Solutions for grief/loss and depression issues - 816.659.8279
• Missouri Division of Senior and Disabled Services 816.889.3100
• Medicaid guidelines:
  
• Medicare Hotline - 800.633.4227
  
• Missouri Division of Senior Service and Regulations - 800.235.5503
  
• Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) - 816.474.4240
• Missouri Medicaid Office - 800.392.2161 or 800.735.2966/TTY for hearing impaired
• Community Leaders Assisting the Insured of Missouri (CLAIM)
  800.390.3330
• Missouri Rx Plan helps people age 65 and older with limited incomes buy prescriptions - 800.375.1406
• Social Security 800.772.1213 or 800.325.0778/TTY for hearing-impaired