Veterans' Home Care in Merriam, KS: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Merriam, KS: the local picture

277

veterans aged 65 or older (13% of residents 65+)

2,070

residents 65 or older (19% of Merriam)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Johnson County)

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Johnson County)

About 277 Merriam residents aged 65 or older are veterans (13% of that age group; 13% in Johnson County), out of 683 veterans of all adult ages in town.

23% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Johnson County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Merriam compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	Merriam	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 65+ who are veterans	13%	13%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	24%	33%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	14%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	5.6%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,614	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around Merriam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Mission, KS	2.1 mi	1,917	18%
Roeland Park, KS	3.3 mi	1,080	16%
Fairway, KS	3.5 mi	510	6.5%
Prairie Village, KS	3.8 mi	5,101	14%
Mission Hills, KS	4.1 mi	856	27%
Shawnee, KS	6.0 mi	10,385	14%

Hospitals near Merriam

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventhealth Shawnee Mission	Shawnee Mission, KS	1.9 mi	3 of 5	(913) 676-2152
Overland Park Reg Med Ctr	Overland Park, KS	4.9 mi	4 of 5	(913) 541-5000
Menorah Medical Center	Overland Park, KS	5.4 mi	3 of 5	(913) 498-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Merriam. 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 Merriam

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,218 monthly median income of Merriam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Merriam: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Merriam?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,218 monthly median income of Merriam households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Merriam, KS