Fellsmere, Florida

In-Home Care for Veterans in Fellsmere, FL

Private caregivers for older veterans at home, and where to ask about VA home care programs. CaregiverConnect is not part of the VA, and caregivers here are not VA-approved. Post what you need in Fellsmere for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Fellsmere, FL: the local picture

veterans aged 65 or older (15% of residents 65+)

438

residents 65 or older (8.8% of Fellsmere)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Indian River County)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Indian River County)

About 65 Fellsmere residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 17% in Indian River County), out of 137 veterans of all adult ages in town.

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

Fellsmere compared with Indian River County and Florida

Census figure	Fellsmere	Indian River County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	15%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	8.8%	35%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	33%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	8.3%	12%

Older residents in towns around Fellsmere

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Vero Lake Estates, FL	5.3 mi	1,108	28%
Sebastian, FL	8.8 mi	9,665	17%
West Vero Corridor, FL	9.8 mi	5,836	18%
Micco, FL	11 mi	5,460	19%
Winter Beach, FL	11 mi	1,825	12%
Gifford, FL	12 mi	560	2.1%

Hospitals near Fellsmere

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital	Sebastian, FL	9.3 mi	4 of 5	(772) 589-3187
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital	Vero Beach, FL	14 mi	4 of 5	(772) 567-4311
Palm Bay Hospital	Palm Bay, FL	21 mi	3 of 5	(321) 434-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fellsmere. 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 Fellsmere

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. 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 Fellsmere: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Fellsmere?

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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