In-Home Care for Veterans in Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA: the local picture

88

veterans aged 65 or older (21% of residents 65+)

418

residents 65 or older (13% of Pocono Woodland Lakes)

29%

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

5.5%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (21% in Pike County)

About 88 Pocono Woodland Lakes residents aged 65 or older are veterans (21% of that age group; 15% in Pike County), out of 198 veterans of all adult ages in town.

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

Pocono Woodland Lakes compared with Pike County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Pocono Woodland Lakes	Pike County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ who are veterans	21%	15%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	13%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	5.5%	21%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	8.8%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$140,952	$65,326	—

Older residents in towns around Pocono Woodland Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Gold Key Lake, PA	2.8 mi	447	15%
Hemlock Farms, PA	8.3 mi	1,464	15%
Matamoras, PA	10 mi	560	10%
Port Jervis, NY	11 mi	1,697	15%
Pine Ridge, PA	13 mi	420	0.0%
Saw Creek, PA	16 mi	688	8.6%

Hospitals near Pocono Woodland Lakes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bon Secours Community Hospital	Port Jervis, NY	12 mi	2 of 5	(845) 856-5351
Newton Medical Center	Newton, NJ	18 mi	4 of 5	(973) 383-2121
Garnet Health Medical Center	Middletown, NY	24 mi	4 of 5	(845) 343-2424

Straight-line miles from the center of Pocono Woodland Lakes. 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 Pocono Woodland Lakes

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 10% of the $11,746 monthly median income of Pocono Woodland Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Pocono Woodland Lakes: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Pocono Woodland Lakes?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 10% of the $11,746 monthly median income of Pocono Woodland Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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.