Veterans' Home Care in Old Town, ME: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Old Town, ME: the local picture

208

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

1,259

residents 65 or older (17% of Old Town)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Penobscot County)

44%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Penobscot County)

About 208 Old Town residents aged 65 or older are veterans (17% of that age group; 17% in Penobscot County), out of 584 veterans of all adult ages in town.

36% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Penobscot County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Old Town compared with Penobscot County and Maine

Census figure	Old Town	Penobscot County	Maine
Residents 65+ who are veterans	17%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	37%	31%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	22%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	9.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,986	$50,478	—

Older residents in towns around Old Town

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Orono, ME	5.8 mi	1,227	10%
Bangor, ME	8.9 mi	6,353	21%
Brewer, ME	12 mi	2,163	17%
Hampden, ME	15 mi	962	8.6%
Bucksport, ME	25 mi	1,040	27%
Ellsworth, ME	29 mi	1,913	16%

Hospitals near Old Town

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Joseph Hospital	Bangor, ME	9.3 mi	3 of 5	(207) 262-1000
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center	Bangor, ME	9.3 mi	5 of 5	(207) 973-7000
Northern Light Mayo Hospital	Dover Foxcroft, ME	28 mi	2 of 5	(207) 564-4251

Straight-line miles from the center of Old Town. 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 Town

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,999 monthly median income of Old Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 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 Old Town: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Old Town?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,999 monthly median income of Old Town households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Old Town, ME