Veterans' Home Care in Kentwood, MI: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Kentwood, MI: the local picture

977

veterans aged 65 or older (12% of residents 65+)

7,965

residents 65 or older (15% of Kentwood)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Kent County)

35%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Kent County)

About 977 Kentwood residents aged 65 or older are veterans (12% of that age group; 13% in Kent County), out of 1,878 veterans of all adult ages in town.

32% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Kent County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Kentwood compared with Kent County and Michigan

Census figure	Kentwood	Kent County	Michigan
Residents 65+ who are veterans	12%	13%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	9.2%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,263	$56,894	—

Older residents in towns around Kentwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
East Grand Rapids, MI	4.3 mi	1,291	9.9%
Cutlerville, MI	5.2 mi	2,445	9.8%
Wyoming, MI	5.8 mi	9,191	14%
Grand Rapids, MI	6.2 mi	25,584	12%
Forest Hills, MI	7.4 mi	4,612	11%
Grandville, MI	8.1 mi	2,440	16%

Hospitals near Kentwood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Spectrum Health	Grand Rapids, MI	6.4 mi	4 of 5	(616) 391-1774
Mercy Health Saint Mary's	Grand Rapids, MI	6.4 mi	3 of 5	(616) 685-5000
University Of Michigan Health - West	Wyoming, MI	6.4 mi	4 of 5	(616) 252-7200

Straight-line miles from the center of Kentwood. 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 Kentwood

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,939 monthly median income of Kentwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Kentwood: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Kentwood?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,939 monthly median income of Kentwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Kentwood, MI