In-Home Care for Veterans in Mountain Grove, MO

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Mountain Grove, MO: the local picture

107

veterans aged 65 or older (10% of residents 65+)

1,069

residents 65 or older (24% of Mountain Grove)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Wright County)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Wright County)

About 107 Mountain Grove residents aged 65 or older are veterans (10% of that age group; 15% in Wright County), out of 629 veterans of all adult ages in town.

52% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Wright County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Mountain Grove compared with Wright County and Missouri

Census figure	Mountain Grove	Wright County	Missouri
Residents 65+ who are veterans	10%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	38%	34%
Residents 65 or older	24%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,422	$43,897	—

Older residents in towns around Mountain Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Ava, MO	25 mi	621	15%
Mountain View, MO	33 mi	741	20%
Licking, MO	34 mi	400	23%
West Plains, MO	35 mi	2,383	15%
Marshfield, MO	38 mi	1,492	17%
Lebanon, MO	43 mi	2,587	14%

Hospitals near Mountain Grove

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Texas County Memorial Hospital	Houston, MO	22 mi	2 of 5	(417) 967-3311
Mercy St Francis Hospital	Mountain View, MO	32 mi	not rated	(417) 934-7000
Ozarks Healthcare	West Plains, MO	36 mi	2 of 5	(417) 256-9111

Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain Grove. 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 Mountain Grove

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 44% of the $3,119 monthly median income of Mountain Grove 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 Mountain Grove: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Mountain Grove?

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 44% of the $3,119 monthly median income of Mountain Grove 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.