In-Home Care for Veterans in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL: the local picture

442

veterans aged 65 or older (13% of residents 65+)

3,412

residents 65 or older (12% of Palm River-Clair Mel)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Hillsborough County)

23%

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

About 442 Palm River-Clair Mel residents aged 65 or older are veterans (13% of that age group; 15% in Hillsborough County), out of 1,218 veterans of all adult ages in town.

34% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Hillsborough County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Palm River-Clair Mel compared with Hillsborough County and Florida

Census figure	Palm River-Clair Mel	Hillsborough County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	13%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	31%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	24%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	23%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,607	$55,570	—

Older residents in towns around Palm River-Clair Mel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Progress Village, FL	2.8 mi	956	4.2%
Brandon, FL	5.0 mi	17,191	17%
East Lake-Orient Park, FL	5.6 mi	3,193	12%
Mango, FL	6.4 mi	1,557	18%
Gibsonton, FL	6.7 mi	1,574	20%
Tampa, FL	6.9 mi	55,192	14%

Hospitals near Palm River-Clair Mel

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventhealth Riverview	Riverview, FL	4.6 mi	not rated	(813) 929-5962
Tampa General Hospital	Tampa, FL	5.1 mi	3 of 5	(813) 844-7000
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital	Brandon, FL	5.7 mi	3 of 5	(813) 916-0600

Straight-line miles from the center of Palm River-Clair Mel. 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 River-Clair Mel

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 30% of the $4,717 monthly median income of Palm River-Clair Mel 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 River-Clair Mel: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Palm River-Clair Mel?

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 30% of the $4,717 monthly median income of Palm River-Clair Mel 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.