In-Home Care for Veterans in Meadow Vista, CA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Meadow Vista, CA: the local picture

107

veterans aged 65 or older (9.2% of residents 65+)

1,163

residents 65 or older (37% of Meadow Vista)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Placer County)

9.4%

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

About 107 Meadow Vista residents aged 65 or older are veterans (9.2% of that age group; 15% in Placer County), out of 194 veterans of all adult ages in town.

22% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Placer County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Meadow Vista compared with Placer County and California

Census figure	Meadow Vista	Placer County	California
Residents 65+ who are veterans	9.2%	15%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	33%
Residents 65 or older	37%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.4%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	18%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	7.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,167	$77,195	—

Older residents in towns around Meadow Vista

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Lake of the Pines, CA	2.9 mi	1,582	13%
North Auburn, CA	5.4 mi	3,672	17%
Auburn, CA	7.7 mi	3,712	13%
Auburn Lake Trails, CA	8.6 mi	862	10%
Alta Sierra, CA	8.6 mi	2,159	20%
Grass Valley, CA	15 mi	4,483	12%

Hospitals near Meadow Vista

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital	Auburn, CA	6.6 mi	5 of 5	(530) 888-4500
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital	Grass Valley, CA	14 mi	3 of 5	(530) 274-6000
Sutter Roseville Medical Center	Roseville, CA	21 mi	5 of 5	(916) 781-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Meadow Vista. 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 Meadow Vista

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,514 monthly median income of Meadow Vista households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

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 Meadow Vista: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Meadow Vista?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,514 monthly median income of Meadow Vista households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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.