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

Local figures

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

50

veterans aged 65 or older (11% of residents 65+)

450

residents 65 or older (15% of Buckner)

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Jackson County)

65%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Jackson County)

About 50 Buckner residents aged 65 or older are veterans (11% of that age group; 15% in Jackson County), out of 103 veterans of all adult ages in town.

14% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Jackson County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Buckner compared with Jackson County and Missouri

Census figure	Buckner	Jackson County	Missouri
Residents 65+ who are veterans	11%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	34%	34%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	65%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.6%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$123,096	$51,827	—

Older residents in towns around Buckner

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Grain Valley, MO	8.2 mi	1,850	16%
Independence, MO	8.9 mi	22,794	15%
Blue Springs, MO	9.1 mi	9,093	18%
Oak Grove, MO	9.4 mi	1,210	15%
Sugar Creek, MO	11 mi	483	32%
Liberty, MO	14 mi	4,881	17%

Hospitals near Buckner

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Mary's Medical Center	Blue Springs, MO	8.8 mi	3 of 5	(816) 228-5900
Centerpoint Medical Center	Independence, MO	9.3 mi	3 of 5	(816) 698-7000
Saint Luke's East Hospital	Lees Summit, MO	14 mi	4 of 5	(816) 347-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckner. 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 Buckner

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 13% of the $10,258 monthly median income of Buckner 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 Buckner: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Buckner?

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 13% of the $10,258 monthly median income of Buckner 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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