In-Home Care for Veterans in Villa Ridge, MO

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Villa Ridge, MO: the local picture

64

veterans aged 65 or older (14% of residents 65+)

469

residents 65 or older (17% of Villa Ridge)

42%

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

18%

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

About 64 Villa Ridge residents aged 65 or older are veterans (14% of that age group; 17% in Franklin County), out of 185 veterans of all adult ages in town.

42% 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.

Villa Ridge compared with Franklin County and Missouri

Census figure	Villa Ridge	Franklin County	Missouri
Residents 65+ who are veterans	14%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	34%	34%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	7.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,922	$51,567	—

Older residents in towns around Villa Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Gray Summit, MO	3.8 mi	424	20%
Union, MO	6.4 mi	1,585	21%
Pacific, MO	7.3 mi	1,355	25%
Washington, MO	9.3 mi	3,040	14%
St. Clair, MO	10 mi	776	17%
Eureka, MO	13 mi	1,766	11%

Hospitals near Villa Ridge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Hospital Washington	Washington, MO	9.2 mi	4 of 5	(636) 239-8000
Progress West Hospital	Ofallon, MO	21 mi	4 of 5	(636) 344-2273
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital	Sullivan, MO	22 mi	2 of 5	(573) 468-4186

Straight-line miles from the center of Villa Ridge. 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 Villa Ridge

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 30% of the $4,577 monthly median income of Villa Ridge 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 Villa Ridge: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Villa Ridge?

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 30% of the $4,577 monthly median income of Villa Ridge 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.