In-Home Care for Veterans in Bridgeton, MO

Local figures

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

454

veterans aged 65 or older (19% of residents 65+)

2,445

residents 65 or older (22% of Bridgeton)

35%

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

34%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in St. Louis County)

About 454 Bridgeton residents aged 65 or older are veterans (19% of that age group; 14% in St. Louis County), out of 656 veterans of all adult ages in town.

35% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in St. Louis County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Bridgeton compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Bridgeton	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ who are veterans	19%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	28%	34%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	8.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,217	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Bridgeton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Hazelwood, MO	1.9 mi	4,317	17%
St. Ann, MO	3.6 mi	2,099	9.6%
Woodson Terrace, MO	4.4 mi	631	23%
Berkeley, MO	4.7 mi	1,003	14%
Breckenridge Hills, MO	4.8 mi	507	4.7%
Maryland Heights, MO	4.9 mi	3,659	18%

Hospitals near Bridgeton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis	Bridgeton, MO	1.6 mi	4 of 5	(314) 344-6000
Ssm St Joseph Health Center	Saint Charles, MO	5.2 mi	3 of 5	(636) 947-5000
Mercy Hospital St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	8.3 mi	4 of 5	(314) 251-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bridgeton. 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 Bridgeton

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 $4,601 monthly median income of Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Bridgeton?

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 $4,601 monthly median income of Bridgeton 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.