Veterans' Home Care in El Rio, CA: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in El Rio, CA: the local picture

67

veterans aged 65 or older (9.9% of residents 65+)

676

residents 65 or older (11% of El Rio)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ventura County)

9.0%

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

About 67 El Rio residents aged 65 or older are veterans (9.9% of that age group; 12% in Ventura County), out of 135 veterans of all adult ages in town.

29% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Ventura County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

El Rio compared with Ventura County and California

Census figure	El Rio	Ventura County	California
Residents 65+ who are veterans	9.9%	12%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.0%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	21%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.2%	8.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,563	$81,454	—

Older residents in towns around El Rio

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Oxnard, CA	4.3 mi	24,555	11%
Ventura, CA	5.8 mi	20,489	14%
Port Hueneme, CA	6.4 mi	3,307	12%
Channel Islands Beach, CA	6.7 mi	539	18%
Camarillo, CA	7.3 mi	16,110	14%
Santa Paula, CA	9.2 mi	4,557	6.6%

Hospitals near El Rio

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Johns Regional Medical Center	Oxnard, CA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	(805) 988-2500
Ventura County Medical Center	Ventura, CA	4.6 mi	2 of 5	(805) 652-6075
Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura	Ventura, CA	4.6 mi	4 of 5	(805) 652-5011

Straight-line miles from the center of El Rio. 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 El Rio

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,130 monthly median income of El Rio households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

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 El Rio: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in El Rio?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,130 monthly median income of El Rio households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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.

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