In-Home Care for Veterans in Homestead Valley, CA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Homestead Valley, CA: the local picture

167

veterans aged 65 or older (24% of residents 65+)

704

residents 65 or older (26% of Homestead Valley)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County)

27%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (20% in San Bernardino County)

About 167 Homestead Valley residents aged 65 or older are veterans (24% of that age group; 13% in San Bernardino County), out of 241 veterans of all adult ages in town.

41% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Homestead Valley compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Homestead Valley	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 65+ who are veterans	24%	13%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	37%	33%
Residents 65 or older	26%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	24%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,073	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Homestead Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Yucca Valley, CA	10 mi	4,557	16%
Joshua Tree, CA	12 mi	1,235	16%
Morongo Valley, CA	16 mi	680	24%
Twentynine Palms, CA	22 mi	2,097	29%
Big Bear City, CA	22 mi	2,720	18%
Desert Hot Springs, CA	23 mi	4,303	15%

Hospitals near Homestead Valley

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Hi-Desert Medical Center	Joshua Tree, CA	11 mi	2 of 5	(760) 366-3711
NH Twentynine Palms	Twentynine Palms, CA	20 mi	not rated	(760) 830-2190
Bear Valley Community Hospital	Big Bear Lake, CA	28 mi	not rated	(909) 866-6501

Straight-line miles from the center of Homestead Valley. 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 Homestead Valley

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 46% of the $3,173 monthly median income of Homestead Valley 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 Homestead Valley: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Homestead Valley?

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 46% of the $3,173 monthly median income of Homestead Valley 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.