About

Our Story

Veterans Home Care was founded in 2003, after Edith Sperling, mother of our founder, Bonnie Laiderman, passed away from cancer. Late in Edith’s illness, Bonnie learned of a Department of Veterans Affairs pension known as “Aid & Attendance.” It helps veterans or their surviving spouses receive personal care services to help them retain their quality of life and stay in their homes. Edith was the widow of a World War II  veteran and would have qualified, but by the time Bonnie applied for the pension on her mother’s behalf, it was too late. Edith passed before the approval process was complete. Bonnie vowed to help make this pension available to as many deserving veterans as she could, and Veterans Home Care was born.

Our Mission

To assist veterans who protected our freedom to stay in their homes and live with dignity.

Awards

Veterans Home Care is honored with awards and recognition from the Better Business Bureau, the Department of Defense’s ESGR program, Inc. Magazine, the St. Louis Business Journal and others for our business practice and service to veterans and the community. We are committed to providing veterans and their spouses with the service they deserve and making a difference in our community. We receive each accolade with gratitude and pride.

Here some of our top awards:

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) honored Veterans Home Care with the  BBB Torch Award  for Ethics. The BBB Torch Award recognizes businesses and nonprofits for their outstanding adherence to ethical business practices and services, and their high standard of ethics that others seek to emulate.
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McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care recognized Veterans Home Care Founder Bonnie Laiderman as one of their Women of Distinction in Chicago May 2022. Their award honors women making a mark in skilled nursing, senior living and home care, inspiring others and having a powerful effect on the lives of the individuals they serve.
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St. Louis TV stations KTVI-Fox 2 and KPLR-11 honored Veterans Home Care Founder Bonnie Laiderman as one of their Remarkable Women in 2022. The award is part of a nationwide Nexstar Media initiative to honor the influence that women have had on public policy, social progress, and quality of life.
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The Department of Defense‘s Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program honored Veterans Home Care with the Above and Beyond Award. The Above and Beyond Award acknowledges employers who exceed what is legally required by providing their National Guard and Reserve employees additional benefits and support. Watch the video

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Veterans Home Care was named INC. Magazine’s Fastest Growing Businessfor 2018. The award annually ranks the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. As a seven-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Veterans Home Care is now in the Inc. Magazine Hall of Fame.

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President Bonnie Laiderman was named one of the Most Influential Business Women of 2017 by the St. Louis Business Journal. The award honors the accomplishments of female business leaders who have made a difference in their communities and nonprofit organizations. Watch the video

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