In-Home Care for Veterans in Grants Pass, OR

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Grants Pass, OR: the local picture

1,761

veterans aged 65 or older (20% of residents 65+)

8,808

residents 65 or older (22% of Grants Pass)

36%

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

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Josephine County)

About 1,761 Grants Pass residents aged 65 or older are veterans (20% of that age group; 20% in Josephine County), out of 3,514 veterans of all adult ages in town.

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

Grants Pass compared with Josephine County and Oregon

Census figure	Grants Pass	Josephine County	Oregon
Residents 65+ who are veterans	20%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	34%
Residents 65 or older	22%	27%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,178	$49,702	—

Older residents in towns around Grants Pass

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Redwood, OR	3.2 mi	696	23%
Jacksonville, OR	20 mi	1,051	17%
Central Point, OR	22 mi	3,819	24%
Medford, OR	25 mi	16,868	20%
White City, OR	25 mi	1,225	22%
Eagle Point, OR	27 mi	2,156	20%

Hospitals near Grants Pass

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center	Grants Pass, OR	2.6 mi	3 of 5	(541) 472-7000
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center	Medford, OR	26 mi	4 of 5	(541) 789-7000
Providence Medford Medical Center	Medford, OR	26 mi	2 of 5	(541) 732-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Grants Pass. 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 Grants Pass

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,932 monthly median income of Grants Pass households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Grants Pass: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Grants Pass?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,932 monthly median income of Grants Pass households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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.