In-Home Care for Veterans in Pike Creek, DE

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Pike Creek, DE: the local picture

197

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

1,419

residents 65 or older (20% of Pike Creek)

24%

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

37%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in New Castle County)

About 197 Pike Creek residents aged 65 or older are veterans (14% of that age group; 13% in New Castle County), out of 240 veterans of all adult ages in town.

24% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in New Castle County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Pike Creek compared with New Castle County and Delaware

Census figure	Pike Creek	New Castle County	Delaware
Residents 65+ who are veterans	14%	13%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.7%	7.8%	7.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,146	$68,907	—

Older residents in towns around Pike Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Pike Creek Valley, DE	1.4 mi	2,169	9.4%
North Star, DE	2.1 mi	1,779	12%
Hockessin, DE	2.5 mi	3,560	15%
Greenville, DE	5.2 mi	988	3.8%
Elsmere, DE	5.4 mi	774	11%
Brookside, DE	5.7 mi	1,982	20%

Hospitals near Pike Creek

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Rockford Center	Newark, DE	5.6 mi	not rated	(302) 996-5480
St Francis Hospital	Wilmington, DE	6.0 mi	3 of 5	(302) 421-4100
Wilmington Va Medical Center	Wilmington, DE	6.0 mi	4 of 5	(302) 994-2511

Straight-line miles from the center of Pike Creek. 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 Pike Creek

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,679 monthly median income of Pike Creek households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Pike Creek: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Pike Creek?

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,679 monthly median income of Pike Creek households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00 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.