In-Home Care for Veterans in Pine Lawn, MO

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Pine Lawn, MO: the local picture

28

veterans aged 65 or older (8.6% of residents 65+)

326

residents 65 or older (12% of Pine Lawn)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in St. Louis city)

61%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (44% in St. Louis city)

About 28 Pine Lawn residents aged 65 or older are veterans (8.6% of that age group; 15% in St. Louis city), out of 50 veterans of all adult ages in town.

50% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in St. Louis city); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Pine Lawn compared with St. Louis city and Missouri

Census figure	Pine Lawn	St. Louis city	Missouri
Residents 65+ who are veterans	8.6%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	39%	34%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	61%	44%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	42%	26%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	42%	18%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$20,625	$41,674	—

Older residents in towns around Pine Lawn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Northwoods, MO	0.7 mi	1,033	20%
Normandy, MO	1.6 mi	531	12%
Jennings, MO	2.0 mi	2,294	15%
Pagedale, MO	2.0 mi	511	18%
University City, MO	3.6 mi	5,881	14%
Ferguson, MO	3.9 mi	2,573	15%

Hospitals near Pine Lawn

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Christian Hospital Northeast	Saint Louis, MO	1.7 mi	4 of 5	(314) 653-5000
St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center	St. Louis, MO	5.1 mi	5 of 5	(314) 652-4100
Barnes Jewish Hospital	Saint Louis, MO	5.4 mi	4 of 5	(314) 747-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Pine Lawn. 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 Pine Lawn

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 80% of the $1,719 monthly median income of Pine Lawn 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 Pine Lawn: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Pine Lawn?

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 80% of the $1,719 monthly median income of Pine Lawn 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.