Veterans' Home Care in Coos Bay, OR: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Coos Bay, OR: the local picture

657

veterans aged 65 or older (18% of residents 65+)

3,578

residents 65 or older (22% of Coos Bay)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Coos County)

40%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Coos County)

About 657 Coos Bay residents aged 65 or older are veterans (18% of that age group; 20% in Coos County), out of 1,323 veterans of all adult ages in town.

49% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Coos County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Coos Bay compared with Coos County and Oregon

Census figure	Coos Bay	Coos County	Oregon
Residents 65+ who are veterans	18%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	41%	34%
Residents 65 or older	22%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,682	$55,529	—

Older residents in towns around Coos Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
North Bend, OR	1.8 mi	2,385	17%
Coquille, OR	14 mi	968	22%
Bandon, OR	21 mi	1,199	22%
Myrtle Point, OR	23 mi	625	36%
Reedsport, OR	23 mi	1,625	27%
Florence, OR	43 mi	4,102	18%

Hospitals near Coos Bay

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bay Area Hospital	Coos Bay, OR	12 mi	2 of 5	(541) 269-8111
Coquille Valley Hospital	Coquille, OR	13 mi	not rated	(541) 396-3101
Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center	Bandon, OR	22 mi	2 of 5	(541) 347-2426

Straight-line miles from the center of Coos Bay. 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 Coos Bay

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $4,224 monthly median income of Coos Bay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Coos Bay: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Coos Bay?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $4,224 monthly median income of Coos Bay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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.

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