In-Home Care for Veterans in Ave Maria, FL

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Ave Maria, FL: the local picture

189

veterans aged 65 or older (9.6% of residents 65+)

1,973

residents 65 or older (24% of Ave Maria)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (22% in Collier County)

6.0%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Collier County)

About 189 Ave Maria residents aged 65 or older are veterans (9.6% of that age group; 12% in Collier County), out of 351 veterans of all adult ages in town.

29% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (22% in Collier County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Ave Maria compared with Collier County and Florida

Census figure	Ave Maria	Collier County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	9.6%	12%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	22%	31%
Residents 65 or older	24%	34%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	6.0%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	13%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	7.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,078	$85,716	—

Older residents in towns around Ave Maria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Immokalee, FL	7.1 mi	1,886	0.7%
Orangetree, FL	8.7 mi	1,016	4.6%
Island Walk, FL	18 mi	1,828	5.7%
Vineyards, FL	19 mi	2,077	9.8%
Golden Gate, FL	19 mi	2,590	9.7%
Bonita Springs, FL	21 mi	24,688	14%

Hospitals near Ave Maria

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge	Naples, FL	18 mi	2 of 5	(239) 304-5145
HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital	Lehigh Acres, FL	23 mi	2 of 5	(239) 369-2101
Naples Community Hospital	Naples, FL	26 mi	3 of 5	(239) 624-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Ave Maria. 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 Ave Maria

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,257 monthly median income of Ave Maria households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Ave Maria: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Ave Maria?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $6,257 monthly median income of Ave Maria households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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.