In-Home Care for Veterans in Milwaukie, OR

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Milwaukie, OR: the local picture

838

veterans aged 65 or older (22% of residents 65+)

3,893

residents 65 or older (18% of Milwaukie)

35%

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

28%

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

About 838 Milwaukie residents aged 65 or older are veterans (22% of that age group; 14% in Clackamas County), out of 1,511 veterans of all adult ages in town.

35% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Clackamas County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Milwaukie compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Milwaukie	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 65+ who are veterans	22%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	34%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	7.8%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,191	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Milwaukie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Oak Grove, OR	2.3 mi	4,274	16%
Oatfield, OR	2.6 mi	3,860	15%
Jennings Lodge, OR	3.6 mi	1,611	20%
Gladstone, OR	4.3 mi	2,213	21%
Lake Oswego, OR	4.4 mi	9,501	9.6%
West Linn, OR	5.5 mi	5,199	11%

Hospitals near Milwaukie

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ohsu Hospital And Clinics	Portland, OR	5.0 mi	3 of 5	(503) 494-9000
Portland Va Medical Center	Portland, OR	5.0 mi	5 of 5	(503) 220-8262
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center	Clackamas, OR	5.3 mi	4 of 5	(503) 652-2880

Straight-line miles from the center of Milwaukie. 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 Milwaukie

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $5,183 monthly median income of Milwaukie households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Milwaukie: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Milwaukie?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $5,183 monthly median income of Milwaukie households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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.