Senior Transportation in Versailles, MO

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Versailles, MO: the local picture

26%

of households have no vehicle (10% in Morgan County)

23 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Osage Beach)

715

residents 65 or older (27% of Versailles)

70%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Morgan County)

About 321 Versailles households, 26%, have no vehicle (10% in Morgan 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 Versailles: Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach (23 mi); Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia (28 mi); Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City in Jefferson City (34 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

70% 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.

Versailles compared with Morgan County and Missouri

Census figure	Versailles	Morgan County	Missouri
Households with no vehicle	26%	10%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	70%	39%	34%
Residents 65 or older	27%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	14%	10%
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.3%	2.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,260	$44,841	—

Older residents in towns around Versailles

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Eldon, MO	16 mi	1,058	8.3%
Tipton, MO	16 mi	415	5.7%
California, MO	20 mi	862	4.9%
Osage Beach, MO	23 mi	1,595	7.4%
Sedalia, MO	28 mi	3,738	9.7%
Camdenton, MO	29 mi	457	2.6%

Hospitals near Versailles

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lake Regional Health System	Osage Beach, MO	23 mi	3 of 5	(573) 348-8000
Bothwell Regional Health Center	Sedalia, MO	28 mi	4 of 5	(660) 826-8833
Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City	Jefferson City, MO	34 mi	3 of 5	(573) 681-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Versailles. 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 Versailles

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 68% of the $2,022 monthly median income of Versailles 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 Versailles: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Versailles?

Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, about 23 mi in a straight line from the center of Versailles (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (573) 348-8000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Versailles?

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 68% of the $2,022 monthly median income of Versailles 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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