Veterans' Home Care in Mineola, NY: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Mineola, NY: the local picture

230

veterans aged 65 or older (6.7% of residents 65+)

3,434

residents 65 or older (16% of Mineola)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Nassau County)

19%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (20% in Nassau County)

About 230 Mineola residents aged 65 or older are veterans (6.7% of that age group; 8.3% in Nassau County), out of 424 veterans of all adult ages in town.

29% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Nassau County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Mineola compared with Nassau County and New York

Census figure	Mineola	Nassau County	New York
Residents 65+ who are veterans	6.7%	8.3%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	20%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	20%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	6.7%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,614	$100,301	—

Older residents in towns around Mineola

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Williston Park, NY	0.9 mi	1,144	9.0%
East Williston, NY	1.0 mi	551	14%
Garden City Park, NY	1.3 mi	1,545	11%
Carle Place, NY	1.4 mi	963	2.1%
Herricks, NY	1.4 mi	918	5.6%
Garden City, NY	1.5 mi	3,996	7.1%

Hospitals near Mineola

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Long Island Jewish Medical Center	New Hyde Park, NY	2.6 mi	4 of 5	(718) 470-7000
St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center	Roslyn, NY	3.6 mi	5 of 5	(516) 562-6000
North Shore University Hospital	Manhasset, NY	4.1 mi	5 of 5	(516) 562-0100

Straight-line miles from the center of Mineola. 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 Mineola

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $8,135 monthly median income of Mineola households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Mineola: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Mineola?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $8,135 monthly median income of Mineola households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Mineola, NY