Veterans' Home Care in Bethany, MO: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Bethany, MO: the local picture

74

veterans aged 65 or older (9.2% of residents 65+)

804

residents 65 or older (26% of Bethany)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Harrison County)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Harrison County)

About 74 Bethany residents aged 65 or older are veterans (9.2% of that age group; 13% in Harrison County), out of 98 veterans of all adult ages in town.

33% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Harrison County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Bethany compared with Harrison County and Missouri

Census figure	Bethany	Harrison County	Missouri
Residents 65+ who are veterans	9.2%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	38%	34%
Residents 65 or older	26%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,167	$40,240	—

Older residents in towns around Bethany

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Trenton, MO	26 mi	1,337	13%
Cameron, MO	38 mi	1,420	26%
Chillicothe, MO	41 mi	1,633	15%
Maryville, MO	45 mi	1,598	17%
Savannah, MO	48 mi	1,091	16%
Country Club, MO	51 mi	470	15%

Hospitals near Bethany

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Harrison County Community Hospital	Bethany, MO	0.8 mi	3 of 5	(660) 425-2211
Mosaic Medical Center Albany	Albany, MO	16 mi	not rated	(660) 726-3941
Wright Memorial Hospital	Trenton, MO	26 mi	4 of 5	(660) 358-5700

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

Company and help around the house
Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
Rides to VA and other appointments
Meals and medication reminders

Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in Bethany

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 42% of the $3,264 monthly median income of Bethany 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 for a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

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

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Bethany: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Bethany?

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 42% of the $3,264 monthly median income of Bethany 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 the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.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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