In-Home Care for Veterans in Lakeland North, WA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Lakeland North, WA: the local picture

346

veterans aged 65 or older (14% of residents 65+)

2,417

residents 65 or older (15% of Lakeland North)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

7.7%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in King County)

About 346 Lakeland North residents aged 65 or older are veterans (14% of that age group; 13% in King County), out of 668 veterans of all adult ages in town.

47% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in King County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Lakeland North compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Lakeland North	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ who are veterans	14%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.7%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	34%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	9.3%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,271	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Lakeland North

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Federal Way, WA	3.1 mi	14,965	17%
Des Moines, WA	3.9 mi	5,709	16%
Algona, WA	4.1 mi	205	21%
Auburn, WA	4.1 mi	10,676	22%
Lakeland South, WA	4.2 mi	1,710	20%
Kent, WA	4.8 mi	16,138	15%

Hospitals near Lakeland North

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Francis Community Hospital	Federal Way, WA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	(253) 944-8100
Multicare Auburn Medical Center	Auburn, WA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	(253) 833-7711
Multicare Covington Medical Center	Covington, WA	7.9 mi	3 of 5	(253) 372-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakeland North. 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 Lakeland North

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 27% of the $7,439 monthly median income of Lakeland North 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 Lakeland North: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Lakeland North?

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 27% of the $7,439 monthly median income of Lakeland North 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).

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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.