In-Home Care for Veterans in New Smyrna Beach, FL

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in New Smyrna Beach, FL: the local picture

1,924

veterans aged 65 or older (17% of residents 65+)

11,279

residents 65 or older (35% of New Smyrna Beach)

24%

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

26%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Volusia County)

About 1,924 New Smyrna Beach residents aged 65 or older are veterans (17% of that age group; 18% in Volusia County), out of 3,123 veterans of all adult ages in town.

24% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Volusia County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

New Smyrna Beach compared with Volusia County and Florida

Census figure	New Smyrna Beach	Volusia County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	17%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	34%	31%
Residents 65 or older	35%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	9.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,514	$54,671	—

Older residents in towns around New Smyrna Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Ponce Inlet, FL	4.6 mi	1,907	14%
Edgewater, FL	5.2 mi	7,812	18%
Samsula-Spruce Creek, FL	6.7 mi	1,777	13%
Port Orange, FL	6.8 mi	16,315	19%
Daytona Beach Shores, FL	9.9 mi	2,881	14%
South Daytona, FL	9.9 mi	3,121	21%

Hospitals near New Smyrna Beach

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventhealth New Smyrna Beach	New Smyrna Beach, FL	1.7 mi	4 of 5	(386) 424-5100
Halifax Health Medical Center	Daytona Beach, FL	13 mi	2 of 5	(386) 254-4000
Adventhealth Daytona Beach	Daytona Beach, FL	16 mi	5 of 5	(386) 231-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of New Smyrna Beach. 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 New Smyrna Beach

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,793 monthly median income of New Smyrna Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 New Smyrna Beach: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in New Smyrna Beach?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,793 monthly median income of New Smyrna Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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.