Veterans' Home Care in Longwood, FL: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Longwood, FL: the local picture

441

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

3,252

residents 65 or older (20% of Longwood)

27%

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

29%

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

About 441 Longwood residents aged 65 or older are veterans (14% of that age group; 14% in Seminole County), out of 1,286 veterans of all adult ages in town.

27% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Seminole County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Longwood compared with Seminole County and Florida

Census figure	Longwood	Seminole County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	14%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,435	$61,440	—

Older residents in towns around Longwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Casselberry, FL	3.2 mi	5,301	15%
Fern Park, FL	3.7 mi	1,581	10%
Altamonte Springs, FL	4.0 mi	7,144	12%
Lake Mary, FL	4.1 mi	3,308	15%
Wekiwa Springs, FL	4.6 mi	5,105	16%
Winter Springs, FL	4.8 mi	7,584	18%

Hospitals near Longwood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital	Sanford, FL	7.9 mi	2 of 5	(407) 321-4500
Oviedo Medical Center	Oviedo, FL	9.3 mi	3 of 5	(615) 850-6055
Adventhealth Orlando	Orlando, FL	10 mi	3 of 5	(407) 303-1976

Straight-line miles from the center of Longwood. 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 Longwood

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 30% of the $4,620 monthly median income of Longwood 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 Longwood: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Longwood?

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 30% of the $4,620 monthly median income of Longwood 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Longwood, FL