In-Home Care for Veterans in Lakewood Park, FL

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Lakewood Park, FL: the local picture

703

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

3,741

residents 65 or older (27% of Lakewood Park)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in St. Lucie County)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in St. Lucie County)

About 703 Lakewood Park residents aged 65 or older are veterans (19% of that age group; 15% in St. Lucie County), out of 1,661 veterans of all adult ages in town.

31% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in St. Lucie County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Lakewood Park compared with St. Lucie County and Florida

Census figure	Lakewood Park	St. Lucie County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	19%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	31%
Residents 65 or older	27%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,531	$57,692	—

Older residents in towns around Lakewood Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Florida Ridge, FL	3.1 mi	5,763	17%
South Beach, FL	4.1 mi	1,712	15%
Fort Pierce North, FL	4.7 mi	1,429	17%
Vero Beach South, FL	5.4 mi	9,166	16%
Vero Beach, FL	7.5 mi	4,925	13%
Fort Pierce, FL	8.3 mi	10,227	8.6%

Hospitals near Lakewood Park

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital	Vero Beach, FL	6.6 mi	4 of 5	(772) 567-4311
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital	Fort Pierce, FL	6.9 mi	1 of 5	(772) 461-4000
St Lucie Medical Center	Port Saint Lucie, FL	18 mi	1 of 5	(772) 335-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakewood Park. 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 Lakewood Park

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 33% of the $4,211 monthly median income of Lakewood Park 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 Lakewood Park: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Lakewood Park?

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 33% of the $4,211 monthly median income of Lakewood Park 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.