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

Local figures

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

228

veterans aged 65 or older (10.0% of residents 65+)

2,283

residents 65 or older (20% of Bolivar)

44%

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

49%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in Polk County)

About 228 Bolivar residents aged 65 or older are veterans (10.0% of that age group; 17% in Polk County), out of 511 veterans of all adult ages in town.

44% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Polk County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Bolivar compared with Polk County and Missouri

Census figure	Bolivar	Polk County	Missouri
Residents 65+ who are veterans	10.0%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	38%	34%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,158	$40,120	—

Older residents in towns around Bolivar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Buffalo, MO	18 mi	454	7.3%
Willard, MO	22 mi	667	18%
Strafford, MO	29 mi	281	20%
Springfield, MO	29 mi	27,514	15%
Republic, MO	30 mi	3,124	18%
Marshfield, MO	33 mi	1,492	17%

Hospitals near Bolivar

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Citizens Memorial Hospital	Bolivar, MO	0.3 mi	3 of 5	(417) 326-6000
Lakeland Behavioral Health System	Springfield, MO	29 mi	not rated	(417) 865-5581
Cox Medical Centers	Springfield, MO	31 mi	3 of 5	(417) 269-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bolivar. 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 Bolivar

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 43% of the $3,180 monthly median income of Bolivar 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 Bolivar: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Bolivar?

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 43% of the $3,180 monthly median income of Bolivar 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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