In-Home Care for Veterans in High Point, FL

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in High Point, FL: the local picture

313

veterans aged 65 or older (19% of residents 65+)

1,665

residents 65 or older (47% of High Point)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hernando County)

40%

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

About 313 High Point residents aged 65 or older are veterans (19% of that age group; 19% in Hernando County), out of 468 veterans of all adult ages in town.

28% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Hernando County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

High Point compared with Hernando County and Florida

Census figure	High Point	Hernando County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	19%	19%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	35%	31%
Residents 65 or older	47%	26%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,393	$52,022	—

Older residents in towns around High Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Brookridge, FL	1.9 mi	3,024	25%
North Weeki Wachee, FL	2.1 mi	2,582	24%
Spring Hill, FL	4.7 mi	27,302	18%
South Brooksville, FL	5.5 mi	1,446	17%
Timber Pines, FL	7.3 mi	4,036	19%
Brooksville, FL	7.4 mi	2,730	16%

Hospitals near High Point

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital	Brooksville, FL	0.0 mi	1 of 5	(352) 596-6632
Tampa General Hospital Brooksville	Brooksville, FL	9.0 mi	1 of 5	(352) 796-5111
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital	Hudson, FL	16 mi	2 of 5	(727) 819-2929

Straight-line miles from the center of High Point. 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 High Point

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, which is 36% of the $3,866 monthly median income of High Point households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 High Point: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in High Point?

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, which is 36% of the $3,866 monthly median income of High Point households headed by someone 65 or older. 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.

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.