Senior Transportation in Moline Acres, MO

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Moline Acres, MO: the local picture

11%

of households have no vehicle (6.6% in St. Louis County)

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Louis)

698

residents 65 or older (25% of Moline Acres)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

About 129 Moline Acres households, 11%, have no vehicle (6.6% in St. Louis County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Moline Acres: Christian Hospital Northeast in Saint Louis (2.3 mi); Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City (7.3 mi); St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center in St. Louis (7.3 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

19% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Moline Acres compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Moline Acres	St. Louis County	Missouri
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.6%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	28%	34%
Residents 65 or older	25%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	8.2%	10%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	2.4%	2.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,528	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Moline Acres

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO	1.0 mi	2,368	9.5%
Riverview, MO	1.7 mi	188	18%
Jennings, MO	1.9 mi	2,294	22%
Dellwood, MO	2.0 mi	937	9.1%
Glasgow Village, MO	2.5 mi	320	25%
Ferguson, MO	2.9 mi	2,573	12%

Hospitals near Moline Acres

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christian Hospital Northeast	Saint Louis, MO	2.3 mi	4 of 5	(314) 653-5000
Gateway Regional Medical Center	Granite City, IL	7.3 mi	2 of 5	(618) 798-3000
St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center	St. Louis, MO	7.3 mi	5 of 5	(314) 652-4100
Barnes Jewish Hospital	Saint Louis, MO	8.8 mi	4 of 5	(314) 747-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Moline Acres. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Moline Acres

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,627 monthly median income of Moline Acres households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Moline Acres: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Moline Acres?

Christian Hospital Northeast in Saint Louis, about 2.3 mi in a straight line from the center of Moline Acres (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (314) 653-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Moline Acres?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,627 monthly median income of Moline Acres households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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