In-Home Care for Veterans in East Riverdale, MD

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in East Riverdale, MD: the local picture

151

veterans aged 65 or older (13% of residents 65+)

1,166

residents 65 or older (6.4% of East Riverdale)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Prince George's County)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Prince George's County)

About 151 East Riverdale residents aged 65 or older are veterans (13% of that age group; 15% in Prince George's County), out of 270 veterans of all adult ages in town.

25% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Prince George's County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

East Riverdale compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	East Riverdale	Prince George's County	Maryland
Residents 65+ who are veterans	13%	15%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	6.4%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.4%	9.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,500	$82,366	—

Older residents in towns around East Riverdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Riverdale Park, MD	1.0 mi	703	20%
Bladensburg, MD	1.4 mi	1,252	12%
New Carrollton, MD	1.8 mi	2,109	12%
University Park, MD	2.0 mi	593	7.3%
Berwyn Heights, MD	2.3 mi	377	5.0%
Cheverly, MD	2.3 mi	1,012	11%

Hospitals near East Riverdale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc	Lanham, MD	3.1 mi	3 of 5	(301) 552-8118
Medstar Washington Hospital Center	Washington, DC	6.8 mi	3 of 5	(202) 877-7000
Children's National Hospital	Washington, DC	6.8 mi	not rated	(202) 476-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of East Riverdale. 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 East Riverdale

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,458 monthly median income of East Riverdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 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 East Riverdale: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in East Riverdale?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,458 monthly median income of East Riverdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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.