In-Home Care for Veterans in Old Fig Garden, CA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Old Fig Garden, CA: the local picture

101

veterans aged 65 or older (8.8% of residents 65+)

1,143

residents 65 or older (21% of Old Fig Garden)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Fresno County)

30%

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

About 101 Old Fig Garden residents aged 65 or older are veterans (8.8% of that age group; 12% in Fresno County), out of 304 veterans of all adult ages in town.

41% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Fresno County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Old Fig Garden compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Old Fig Garden	Fresno County	California
Residents 65+ who are veterans	8.8%	12%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	21%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.7%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,875	$55,987	—

Older residents in towns around Old Fig Garden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Fresno, CA	1.3 mi	67,512	11%
Mayfair, CA	3.2 mi	502	17%
Tarpey Village, CA	5.8 mi	557	11%
Clovis, CA	7.1 mi	17,201	15%
Sunnyside, CA	7.8 mi	808	9.2%
Madera Ranchos, CA	9.8 mi	777	14%

Hospitals near Old Fig Garden

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Fresno Va Medical Center (Va Central California Healthcare System)	Fresno, CA	3.3 mi	5 of 5	(559) 228-5338
Community Regional Medical Center	Fresno, CA	4.4 mi	1 of 5	(559) 459-6000
Saint Agnes Medical Center	Fresno, CA	4.6 mi	2 of 5	(559) 450-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Old Fig Garden. 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 Old Fig Garden

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 25% of the $5,823 monthly median income of Old Fig Garden 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 Old Fig Garden: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Old Fig Garden?

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 25% of the $5,823 monthly median income of Old Fig Garden 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.