In-Home Care for Veterans in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA: the local picture

113

veterans aged 65 or older (15% of residents 65+)

749

residents 65 or older (18% of Maple Heights-Lake Desire)

15%

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

3.7%

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

About 113 Maple Heights-Lake Desire residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 13% in King County), out of 262 veterans of all adult ages in town.

15% 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.

Maple Heights-Lake Desire compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Maple Heights-Lake Desire	King County	Washington
Residents 65+ who are veterans	15%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	30%	33%
Residents 65 or older	18%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	3.7%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	9.3%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,718	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Maple Heights-Lake Desire

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Fairwood, WA	2.4 mi	2,989	15%
East Renton Highlands, WA	2.6 mi	2,163	20%
Hobart, WA	4.5 mi	1,374	20%
Covington, WA	5.0 mi	2,578	15%
Mirrormont, WA	5.1 mi	656	15%
Maple Valley, WA	5.5 mi	2,705	21%

Hospitals near Maple Heights-Lake Desire

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Multicare Covington Medical Center	Covington, WA	4.9 mi	3 of 5	(253) 372-7400
Valley Medical Center	Renton, WA	5.7 mi	2 of 5	(425) 228-3450
Swedish Issaquah	Issaquah, WA	9.3 mi	4 of 5	(425) 313-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Maple Heights-Lake Desire. 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 Maple Heights-Lake Desire

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 $7,393 monthly median income of Maple Heights-Lake Desire 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 Maple Heights-Lake Desire: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Maple Heights-Lake Desire?

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 $7,393 monthly median income of Maple Heights-Lake Desire 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.