In-Home Care for Veterans in California, MO

Local figures

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

149

veterans aged 65 or older (17% of residents 65+)

862

residents 65 or older (19% of California)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Moniteau County)

56%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (40% in Moniteau County)

About 149 California residents aged 65 or older are veterans (17% of that age group; 18% in Moniteau County), out of 309 veterans of all adult ages in town.

44% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Moniteau County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

California compared with Moniteau County and Missouri

Census figure	California	Moniteau County	Missouri
Residents 65+ who are veterans	17%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	37%	34%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	40%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,383	$37,173	—

Older residents in towns around California

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Tipton, MO	12 mi	415	23%
Eldon, MO	19 mi	1,058	12%
Versailles, MO	20 mi	715	33%
Jefferson City, MO	22 mi	7,426	15%
Ashland, MO	22 mi	733	10%
Holts Summit, MO	25 mi	758	12%

Hospitals near California

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City	Jefferson City, MO	18 mi	3 of 5	(573) 681-3000
University Of Missouri Health Care	Columbia, MO	25 mi	3 of 5	(573) 882-4141
Boone Hospital Center	Columbia, MO	26 mi	4 of 5	(573) 815-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of California. 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 California

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 $2,032 monthly median income of California 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 California: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in California?

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 $2,032 monthly median income of California 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).

More near California

More senior care near California

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Other care in California

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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.