In-Home Care for Veterans in Owensville, MO

Local figures

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

57

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

552

residents 65 or older (20% of Owensville)

36%

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

48%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Gasconade County)

About 57 Owensville residents aged 65 or older are veterans (10% of that age group; 15% in Gasconade County), out of 179 veterans of all adult ages in town.

36% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Gasconade County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Owensville compared with Gasconade County and Missouri

Census figure	Owensville	Gasconade County	Missouri
Residents 65+ who are veterans	10%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	32%	34%
Residents 65 or older	20%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,889	$49,850	—

Older residents in towns around Owensville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Cuba, MO	20 mi	540	12%
Sullivan, MO	20 mi	1,280	15%
New Haven, MO	23 mi	506	21%
St. James, MO	25 mi	898	19%
St. Clair, MO	27 mi	776	17%
Union, MO	28 mi	1,585	21%

Hospitals near Owensville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hermann Area District Hospital	Hermann, MO	17 mi	not rated	(573) 486-2191
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital	Sullivan, MO	20 mi	2 of 5	(573) 468-4186
Mercy Hospital Washington	Washington, MO	29 mi	4 of 5	(636) 239-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Owensville. 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 Owensville

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 49% of the $2,824 monthly median income of Owensville 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 Owensville: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Owensville?

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 49% of the $2,824 monthly median income of Owensville 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.