In-Home Care for Veterans in Osage Beach, MO

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Osage Beach, MO: the local picture

248

veterans aged 65 or older (16% of residents 65+)

1,595

residents 65 or older (33% of Osage Beach)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Camden County)

36%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (21% in Camden County)

About 248 Osage Beach residents aged 65 or older are veterans (16% of that age group; 17% in Camden County), out of 386 veterans of all adult ages in town.

31% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Camden County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Osage Beach compared with Camden County and Missouri

Census figure	Osage Beach	Camden County	Missouri
Residents 65+ who are veterans	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	34%
Residents 65 or older	33%	30%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	21%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	16%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,294	$53,061	—

Older residents in towns around Osage Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Camdenton, MO	10 mi	457	9.8%
Eldon, MO	15 mi	1,058	12%
Versailles, MO	23 mi	715	33%
Waynesville, MO	32 mi	934	35%
Lebanon, MO	32 mi	2,587	14%
California, MO	34 mi	862	17%

Hospitals near Osage Beach

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lake Regional Health System	Osage Beach, MO	1.1 mi	3 of 5	(573) 348-8000
Mercy Hospital Lebanon	Lebanon, MO	31 mi	4 of 5	(417) 533-6100
Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City	Jefferson City, MO	38 mi	3 of 5	(573) 681-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Osage Beach. 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 Osage Beach

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 41% of the $3,358 monthly median income of Osage Beach 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 Osage Beach: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Osage Beach?

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 41% of the $3,358 monthly median income of Osage Beach 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.