In-Home Care for Veterans in Firebaugh, CA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Firebaugh, CA: the local picture

43

veterans aged 65 or older (4.5% of residents 65+)

963

residents 65 or older (11% of Firebaugh)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Fresno County)

18%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Fresno County)

About 43 Firebaugh residents aged 65 or older are veterans (4.5% of that age group; 12% in Fresno County), out of 50 veterans of all adult ages in town.

33% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Fresno County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Firebaugh compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Firebaugh	Fresno County	California
Residents 65+ who are veterans	4.5%	12%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,452	$55,987	—

Older residents in towns around Firebaugh

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Mendota, CA	7.8 mi	1,066	5.8%
Dos Palos, CA	13 mi	1,257	1.8%
Chowchilla, CA	22 mi	1,898	7.2%
Madera, CA	22 mi	6,515	10%
San Joaquin, CA	23 mi	274	0.0%
Madera Acres, CA	23 mi	1,484	7.1%

Hospitals near Firebaugh

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Madera Community Hospital	Madera, CA	21 mi	not rated	(559) 706-8226
Memorial Hospital Los Banos	Los Banos, CA	26 mi	3 of 5	(209) 826-0591
Mercy Medical Center	Merced, CA	31 mi	3 of 5	(209) 564-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Firebaugh. 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 Firebaugh

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 40% of the $3,621 monthly median income of Firebaugh 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 Firebaugh: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Firebaugh?

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 40% of the $3,621 monthly median income of Firebaugh 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.