Saint Luke's Home Care & Hospice

    601 US-169, Smithville, MO 64089

    Consistent reliable long-term in-home care

    I've relied on this agency for 12 years for long-term care and have had very positive experiences. Tammy addressed my concerns promptly, their hospital coordination was great, and I'm grateful for their steady support-thank you.

    Loved one of client
    May 2026

    Services

    • Hospice Care

    Reviews

    2.67·(6)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Caregivers

      1.3
    • Communication

      1.3
    • Reliability

      1.0
    • Scheduling

      1.3
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • staff intervention to resolve concerns
    • responsive nursing when engaged
    • long-term client relationships
    • established hospital and long-term care services

    Cons

    • caregiver attentiveness and professionalism gaps
    • unreliable shift coverage and missed visits
    • slow or unresponsive office communication
    • scheduling accessibility and long wait times
    • staffing shortages affecting visit frequency
    • medication-management concerns
    • billing transparency concerns

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews reflect a mixed picture. Positive comments emphasize that the agency can maintain long-term client relationships and has connections with hospital and long-term care services; individual staff members and nurses have been effective when they engage, and there are instances where office staff intervened to resolve concerns. These strengths suggest the agency can provide continuity of care and, in some cases, responsive clinical attention.

    However, a number of reviewers described operational weaknesses that affected day-to-day care. Caregiver conduct and professionalism were identified as inconsistent, with accounts noting inattentive behavior and late arrivals. Reliability of shifts is a recurring issue: missed visits, long delays between scheduled visits, and occasional no-shows were described, which undermines predictable coverage for families who rely on timely home visits.

    Office communication and scheduling practices were also a focal point. Multiple families experienced difficulty reaching scheduling staff, delayed callbacks, and the need to escalate concerns to obtain service. These communication lapses compound problems caused by staffing shortages and contribute to long wait times for scheduling and inconsistent visit frequency.

    Clinical and administrative risks were reported as well. There are mentions of medication-management problems and instances where families felt clinical coordination was insufficient. Administrative transparency is another area of concern: reviewers cited issues obtaining itemized billing and clarity around charges, which affects perceptions of value and trust.

    Overall, the pattern is of an agency capable of providing strong, long-term care in some cases, but with operational gaps—particularly in staffing, scheduling, communication, and billing transparency—that can materially affect the family experience. Prospective clients should weigh the reported positives (established service relationships and individual staff who resolve problems) against the potential for inconsistent caregiver conduct, missed visits, and difficulties in office responsiveness. Families considering this provider may want to ask specific questions about current staffing levels, contingency plans for missed shifts, medication oversight procedures, and billing practices before engaging services.

    Location

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    Saint Luke's Home Care & Hospice is located at 601 US-169, Smithville, MO 64089.

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