In-Home Care for Veterans in Pelican Marsh, FL

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Pelican Marsh, FL: the local picture

61

veterans aged 65 or older (3.4% of residents 65+)

1,811

residents 65 or older (69% of Pelican Marsh)

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (22% in Collier County)

12%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Collier County)

About 61 Pelican Marsh residents aged 65 or older are veterans (3.4% of that age group; 12% in Collier County), out of 91 veterans of all adult ages in town.

16% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (22% in Collier County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Pelican Marsh compared with Collier County and Florida

Census figure	Pelican Marsh	Collier County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	3.4%	12%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	22%	31%
Residents 65 or older	69%	34%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	5.6%	13%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.7%	7.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$136,161	$85,716	—

Older residents in towns around Pelican Marsh

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Naples Park, FL	1.7 mi	1,611	8.4%
Pelican Bay, FL	2.0 mi	4,798	12%
Vineyards, FL	3.9 mi	2,077	9.8%
Island Walk, FL	4.6 mi	1,828	5.7%
Bonita Springs, FL	7.0 mi	24,688	14%
Golden Gate, FL	7.0 mi	2,590	9.7%

Hospitals near Pelican Marsh

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge	Naples, FL	4.5 mi	2 of 5	(239) 304-5145
Naples Community Hospital	Naples, FL	8.3 mi	3 of 5	(239) 624-5000
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health	Fort Myers, FL	17 mi	4 of 5	(239) 343-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Pelican Marsh. 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 Pelican Marsh

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 12% of the $11,347 monthly median income of Pelican Marsh 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 Pelican Marsh: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Pelican Marsh?

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 12% of the $11,347 monthly median income of Pelican Marsh 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.