In-Home Care for Veterans in Fox Island, WA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Fox Island, WA: the local picture

152

veterans aged 65 or older (16% of residents 65+)

937

residents 65 or older (27% of Fox Island)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pierce County)

13%

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

About 152 Fox Island residents aged 65 or older are veterans (16% of that age group; 21% in Pierce County), out of 295 veterans of all adult ages in town.

20% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Pierce County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Fox Island compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Fox Island	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 65+ who are veterans	16%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	36%	33%
Residents 65 or older	27%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	25%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.6%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.1%	8.8%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$99,559	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Fox Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Artondale, WA	3.2 mi	2,682	15%
Wollochet, WA	3.7 mi	1,739	15%
University Place, WA	5.5 mi	6,796	21%
Rosedale, WA	5.8 mi	663	20%
Gig Harbor, WA	6.0 mi	3,799	16%
Longbranch, WA	6.1 mi	1,236	34%

Hospitals near Fox Island

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Anthony Hospital	Gig Harbor, WA	7.4 mi	5 of 5	(253) 530-2050
St Joseph Medical Center	Tacoma, WA	8.6 mi	3 of 5	(253) 627-4101
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital	Tacoma, WA	8.6 mi	2 of 5	(253) 403-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fox Island. 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 Fox Island

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $8,297 monthly median income of Fox Island households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Fox Island: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Fox Island?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $8,297 monthly median income of Fox Island households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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).

More near Fox Island

More senior care near Fox Island

Veterans’ Home Care in nearby cities

Other care in Fox Island

More for Fox Island families

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.