In-Home Care for Veterans in Parkville, MO

Local figures

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

161

veterans aged 65 or older (15% of residents 65+)

1,088

residents 65 or older (13% of Parkville)

9.8%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Platte County)

22%

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

About 161 Parkville residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 15% in Platte County), out of 467 veterans of all adult ages in town.

9.8% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Platte County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Parkville compared with Platte County and Missouri

Census figure	Parkville	Platte County	Missouri
Residents 65+ who are veterans	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	9.8%	31%	34%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	5.0%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	9.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$124,821	$70,723	—

Older residents in towns around Parkville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Riverside, MO	4.8 mi	502	17%
Kansas City, KS	6.7 mi	20,465	15%
Gladstone, MO	7.8 mi	5,586	20%
North Kansas City, MO	9.1 mi	1,129	22%
Kansas City, MO	10 mi	73,248	13%
Platte City, MO	10 mi	824	23%

Hospitals near Parkville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Saint Lukes North Hospital	Kansas City, MO	4.6 mi	5 of 5	(816) 891-6000
Providence Medical Center	Kansas City, KS	7.5 mi	3 of 5	(913) 596-4000
University Of Kansas Hospital	Kansas City, KS	8.5 mi	5 of 5	(913) 588-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Parkville. 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 Parkville

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 13% of the $10,402 monthly median income of Parkville 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 Parkville: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Parkville?

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 13% of the $10,402 monthly median income of Parkville 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.