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

Local figures

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

342

veterans aged 65 or older (25% of residents 65+)

1,355

residents 65 or older (18% of Pacific)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Franklin County)

42%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Franklin County)

About 342 Pacific residents aged 65 or older are veterans (25% of that age group; 17% in Franklin County), out of 510 veterans of all adult ages in town.

39% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Franklin County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Pacific compared with Franklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Pacific	Franklin County	Missouri
Residents 65+ who are veterans	25%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	34%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.9%	7.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,973	$51,567	—

Older residents in towns around Pacific

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Gray Summit, MO	4.4 mi	424	20%
Eureka, MO	5.8 mi	1,766	11%
Villa Ridge, MO	7.3 mi	469	14%
Wildwood, MO	8.0 mi	7,286	14%
Byrnes Mill, MO	9.9 mi	497	23%
Ellisville, MO	12 mi	2,594	9.8%

Hospitals near Pacific

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Washington	Washington, MO	15 mi	4 of 5	(636) 239-8000
Ssm St Clare Health Center	Fenton, MO	15 mi	4 of 5	(636) 496-2000
St Lukes Hospital	Chesterfield, MO	16 mi	4 of 5	(314) 434-1500

Straight-line miles from the center of Pacific. 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 Pacific

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 37% of the $3,748 monthly median income of Pacific 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 Pacific: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Pacific?

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 37% of the $3,748 monthly median income of Pacific 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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