In-Home Care for Veterans in Merrifield, VA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Merrifield, VA: the local picture

207

veterans aged 65 or older (11% of residents 65+)

1,806

residents 65 or older (8.7% of Merrifield)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Fairfax County)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Fairfax County)

About 207 Merrifield residents aged 65 or older are veterans (11% of that age group; 14% in Fairfax County), out of 744 veterans of all adult ages in town.

20% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Fairfax County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Merrifield compared with Fairfax County and Virginia

Census figure	Merrifield	Fairfax County	Virginia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	11%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	24%	31%
Residents 65 or older	8.7%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.8%	5.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$101,792	$119,967	—

Older residents in towns around Merrifield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Dunn Loring, VA	1.6 mi	1,679	7.9%
Mantua, VA	1.7 mi	1,088	13%
Woodburn, VA	1.7 mi	1,262	11%
Vienna, VA	2.1 mi	2,484	13%
Idylwood, VA	2.3 mi	2,098	10%
West Falls Church, VA	2.8 mi	4,454	7.5%

Hospitals near Merrifield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Inova Fairfax Hospital	Falls Church, VA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	(703) 698-1110
Virginia Hospital Center	Arlington, VA	5.4 mi	4 of 5	(703) 558-5000
Inova Alexandria Hospital	Alexandria, VA	7.5 mi	5 of 5	(703) 504-3167

Straight-line miles from the center of Merrifield. 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 Merrifield

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $8,483 monthly median income of Merrifield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Merrifield: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Merrifield?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $8,483 monthly median income of Merrifield households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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.