In-Home Care for Veterans in Drexel Heights, AZ

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Drexel Heights, AZ: the local picture

923

veterans aged 65 or older (19% of residents 65+)

4,985

residents 65 or older (18% of Drexel Heights)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Pima County)

20%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Pima County)

About 923 Drexel Heights residents aged 65 or older are veterans (19% of that age group; 18% in Pima County), out of 1,891 veterans of all adult ages in town.

34% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Pima County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Drexel Heights compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	Drexel Heights	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 65+ who are veterans	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,754	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around Drexel Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Valencia West, AZ	3.7 mi	1,662	20%
Tucson Estates, AZ	5.2 mi	4,453	27%
South Tucson, AZ	5.8 mi	645	7.1%
Summit, AZ	8.2 mi	540	9.8%
Tucson Mountains, AZ	9.6 mi	3,793	16%
Tucson, AZ	10 mi	88,716	17%

Hospitals near Drexel Heights

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus	Tucson, AZ	5.5 mi	4 of 5	(520) 874-2000
St. Mary's Hospital	Tucson, AZ	7.0 mi	2 of 5	(520) 872-3000
Va S. Arizona Healthcare System	Tucson, AZ	8.9 mi	5 of 5	(520) 629-1821

Straight-line miles from the center of Drexel Heights. 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 Drexel Heights

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,813 monthly median income of Drexel Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Drexel Heights: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Drexel Heights?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,813 monthly median income of Drexel Heights households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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.