Veterans' Home Care in Phoenix, AZ: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Phoenix, AZ: the local picture

29,054

veterans aged 65 or older (14% of residents 65+)

200,993

residents 65 or older (12% of Phoenix)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Maricopa County)

28%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Maricopa County)

About 29,054 Phoenix residents aged 65 or older are veterans (14% of that age group; 15% in Maricopa County), out of 64,689 veterans of all adult ages in town.

32% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Maricopa County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Phoenix compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Phoenix	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ who are veterans	14%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,438	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Phoenix

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Glendale, AZ	6.3 mi	33,463	15%
Paradise Valley, AZ	7.5 mi	4,118	12%
Sun City, AZ	12 mi	28,020	19%
Youngtown, AZ	12 mi	1,270	8.3%
Tolleson, AZ	13 mi	1,257	7.8%
El Mirage, AZ	14 mi	3,636	15%

Hospitals near Phoenix

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Honor Health John C. Lincoln Medical Center	Phoenix, AZ	2.1 mi	3 of 5	(602) 943-2381
St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center	Phoenix, AZ	4.4 mi	4 of 5	(602) 406-8225
Abrazo Central Campus	Phoenix, AZ	4.5 mi	2 of 5	(602) 249-0212

Straight-line miles from the center of Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,037 monthly median income of Phoenix households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Phoenix: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Phoenix?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,037 monthly median income of Phoenix households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 Phoenix, AZ