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In-Home Care in St. Louis by the Numbers
Patriot Angels In-Home Care Partners in St. Louis
This provider sends caregivers to homes in and around St. Louis, and works with Patriot Angels so veteran families can use VA benefits for the hours.
Other Options for Veterans Near St. Louis
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from St. Louis.
St. Louis In-Home Care Costs and VA Benefits
No St. Louis-only figure is published, so the benchmark is the Missouri median of $6,292 a month for 44 hours a week, about $33 an hour (CareScout 2025). Ask St. Louis agencies whether weekend, holiday and overnight hours cost more. If the family home is a concern, read how VA treats a home under the net worth limit.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri in-home care, 44 hrs/week | $6,292 | $2,447 |
| Missouri in-home care, 20 hrs/week | $2,860 | $0 |
| U.S. in-home care, 44 hrs/week | $6,673 | $2,828 |
Find Out What a St. Louis Veteran Could Receive Toward In-Home Care
Paid caregivers at home count toward Aid & Attendance. A St. Louis veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance with a 100% rating.
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Veterans in St. Louis and the Need for In-Home Care
Roughly 13,053 veterans call St. Louis home, 6,497 of them 65 or older. Countywide, St. Louis city counts 13,053 veterans, 6,497 aged 65 and up (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing St. Louis Providers
Minimum hours
Ask St. Louis agencies for the minimum shift length and the notice needed to add or cancel hours.
A care plan in writing
Ask a St. Louis agency for a written care plan listing the tasks for each visit.
Paperwork for VA
Ask the St. Louis agency for monthly invoices showing the hours and rate; VA needs them for the claim.
In-Home Care in Cities Near St. Louis
Other Missouri in-home care pages within driving distance of St. Louis.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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St. Louis In-Home Care Questions
Can Aid & Attendance pay for in-home care in St. Louis?
Yes. The benefit goes to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a St. Louis agency or a caregiver the family hires.
What does in-home care cost in St. Louis?
For St. Louis families, the benchmark is the Missouri median of $6,292 a month for 44 hours a week (CareScout 2025). Fewer hours cost less.
How many in-home care partners serve St. Louis?
Just one, in St. Louis, plus 3 across Missouri.
Can a family member be paid as a caregiver in St. Louis?
Often, yes, for St. Louis families too. Payments to a caregiver other than a spouse can count as a care expense for the VA claim, so keep a written agreement and records.
Other Care Options in St. Louis Besides In-Home Care
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Memory care in St. Louis
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Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for in-home care beyond St. Louis? See In-Home Care in Missouri or the national guide.
