In-Home Care for Veterans in Valley Park, MO

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Valley Park, MO: the local picture

97

veterans aged 65 or older (7.5% of residents 65+)

1,297

residents 65 or older (19% of Valley Park)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in St. Louis County)

48%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (32% in St. Louis County)

About 97 Valley Park residents aged 65 or older are veterans (7.5% of that age group; 14% in St. Louis County), out of 255 veterans of all adult ages in town.

45% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in St. Louis County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Valley Park compared with St. Louis County and Missouri

Census figure	Valley Park	St. Louis County	Missouri
Residents 65+ who are veterans	7.5%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	28%	34%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	18%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.6%	8.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,704	$63,295	—

Older residents in towns around Valley Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Manchester, MO	2.4 mi	2,909	13%
Fenton, MO	2.9 mi	948	14%
Murphy, MO	4.0 mi	1,678	16%
Ballwin, MO	4.3 mi	5,960	12%
Des Peres, MO	4.3 mi	2,096	8.1%
Kirkwood, MO	4.5 mi	6,084	14%

Hospitals near Valley Park

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ssm St Clare Health Center	Fenton, MO	3.7 mi	4 of 5	(636) 496-2000
Missouri Baptist Medical Center	Saint Louis, MO	5.2 mi	5 of 5	(314) 996-5000
St Lukes Hospital	Chesterfield, MO	7.2 mi	4 of 5	(314) 434-1500

Straight-line miles from the center of Valley Park. 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 Valley Park

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 36% of the $3,809 monthly median income of Valley Park 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 Valley Park: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Valley Park?

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 36% of the $3,809 monthly median income of Valley Park 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.