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

Local figures

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

195

veterans aged 65 or older (20% of residents 65+)

968

residents 65 or older (20% of Desloge)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in St. Francois County)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in St. Francois County)

About 195 Desloge residents aged 65 or older are veterans (20% of that age group; 19% in St. Francois County), out of 260 veterans of all adult ages in town.

36% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in St. Francois County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Desloge compared with St. Francois County and Missouri

Census figure	Desloge	St. Francois County	Missouri
Residents 65+ who are veterans	20%	19%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	42%	34%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	26%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.4%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,047	$43,512	—

Older residents in towns around Desloge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Bonne Terre, MO	3.4 mi	848	23%
Park Hills, MO	4.2 mi	1,028	13%
Terre du Lac, MO	5.8 mi	500	33%
Farmington, MO	8.1 mi	3,359	17%
Potosi, MO	15 mi	465	13%
De Soto, MO	19 mi	1,115	19%

Hospitals near Desloge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Parkland Health Center - Bonne Terre	Bonne Terre, MO	3.9 mi	not rated	(573) 358-1400
Parkland Health Center	Farmington, MO	9.0 mi	4 of 5	(573) 431-6005
Washington County Memorial Hospital	Potosi, MO	18 mi	not rated	(573) 438-5451

Straight-line miles from the center of Desloge. 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 Desloge

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 $4,671 monthly median income of Desloge 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 Desloge: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Desloge?

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 $4,671 monthly median income of Desloge 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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