Veterans' Home Care in Maricopa, AZ: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Maricopa, AZ: the local picture

1,890

veterans aged 65 or older (20% of residents 65+)

9,501

residents 65 or older (14% of Maricopa)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Pinal County)

11%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (19% in Pinal County)

About 1,890 Maricopa residents aged 65 or older are veterans (20% of that age group; 19% in Pinal County), out of 4,837 veterans of all adult ages in town.

35% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Pinal County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Maricopa compared with Pinal County and Arizona

Census figure	Maricopa	Pinal County	Arizona
Residents 65+ who are veterans	20%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	14%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	19%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,938	$61,377	—

Older residents in towns around Maricopa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Sacaton, AZ	14 mi	355	18%
Sun Lakes, AZ	14 mi	10,984	15%
Casa Grande, AZ	17 mi	12,106	16%
Chandler, AZ	19 mi	38,167	14%
Guadalupe, AZ	23 mi	800	5.6%
Gilbert, AZ	24 mi	30,955	14%

Hospitals near Maricopa

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Exceptional Community Hospital - Maricopa	Maricopa, AZ	6.6 mi	not rated	(910) 988-9080
Huhu Kam Memorial Hospital	Sacaton, AZ	16 mi	not rated	(520) 562-3321
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	2 of 5	(520) 381-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of Maricopa. 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 Maricopa

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,995 monthly median income of Maricopa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Maricopa: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Maricopa?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,995 monthly median income of Maricopa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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).

More near Maricopa

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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 Maricopa, AZ