In-Home Care for Veterans in Pleasant Ridge, MI

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Pleasant Ridge, MI: the local picture

45

veterans aged 65 or older (11% of residents 65+)

421

residents 65 or older (16% of Pleasant Ridge)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Oakland County)

19%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Oakland County)

About 45 Pleasant Ridge residents aged 65 or older are veterans (11% of that age group; 11% in Oakland County), out of 73 veterans of all adult ages in town.

19% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Oakland County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Pleasant Ridge compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Pleasant Ridge	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 65+ who are veterans	11%	11%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	6.9%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	8.9%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$119,250	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Pleasant Ridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Ferndale, MI	1.1 mi	2,277	13%
Huntington Woods, MI	1.4 mi	1,188	8.7%
Oak Park, MI	2.0 mi	5,108	8.8%
Hazel Park, MI	2.5 mi	1,860	16%
Royal Oak, MI	2.6 mi	9,015	9.9%
Berkley, MI	2.8 mi	2,120	14%

Hospitals near Pleasant Ridge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak	Royal Oak, MI	3.3 mi	3 of 5	(248) 898-5400
Sinai-Grace Hospital	Detroit, MI	4.1 mi	1 of 5	(313) 966-3300
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield And Novi	Southfield, MI	4.2 mi	4 of 5	(248) 849-3000

Straight-line miles from the center of Pleasant Ridge. 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 Pleasant Ridge

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $9,938 monthly median income of Pleasant Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Pleasant Ridge: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Pleasant Ridge?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $9,938 monthly median income of Pleasant Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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.