Veterans' Home Care in Palm Bay, FL: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Palm Bay, FL: the local picture

4,473

veterans aged 65 or older (18% of residents 65+)

24,719

residents 65 or older (19% of Palm Bay)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Brevard County)

23%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Brevard County)

About 4,473 Palm Bay residents aged 65 or older are veterans (18% of that age group; 22% in Brevard County), out of 9,975 veterans of all adult ages in town.

37% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Brevard County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Palm Bay compared with Brevard County and Florida

Census figure	Palm Bay	Brevard County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	18%	22%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%	31%
Residents 65 or older	19%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,858	$58,980	—

Older residents in towns around Palm Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Malabar, FL	5.5 mi	590	14%
Grant-Valkaria, FL	6.2 mi	2,035	29%
West Melbourne, FL	6.6 mi	5,451	19%
June Park, FL	8.2 mi	964	26%
Melbourne Beach, FL	10 mi	986	20%
Melbourne, FL	11 mi	19,487	21%

Hospitals near Palm Bay

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Palm Bay Hospital	Palm Bay, FL	4.3 mi	3 of 5	(321) 434-8000
Holmes Regional Medical Center	Melbourne, FL	8.4 mi	4 of 5	(321) 434-7000
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital	Melbourne, FL	13 mi	3 of 5	(321) 752-1200

Straight-line miles from the center of Palm Bay. 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 Palm Bay

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 33% of the $4,322 monthly median income of Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Palm Bay?

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 33% of the $4,322 monthly median income of Palm Bay 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Palm Bay, FL