Veterans' Home Care in Pullman, WA: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Pullman, WA: the local picture

290

veterans aged 65 or older (13% of residents 65+)

2,175

residents 65 or older (6.7% of Pullman)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Whitman County)

40%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Whitman County)

About 290 Pullman residents aged 65 or older are veterans (13% of that age group; 15% in Whitman County), out of 737 veterans of all adult ages in town.

36% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Whitman County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Pullman compared with Whitman County and Washington

Census figure	Pullman	Whitman County	Washington
Residents 65+ who are veterans	13%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	33%
Residents 65 or older	6.7%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	9.4%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,901	$57,283	—

Older residents in towns around Pullman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Moscow, ID	8.0 mi	2,737	13%
Colfax, WA	15 mi	533	15%
Clarkston, WA	23 mi	1,100	19%
West Clarkston-Highland, WA	23 mi	1,523	24%
Lewiston, ID	25 mi	7,146	17%
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA	25 mi	2,374	20%

Hospitals near Pullman

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Pullman Regional Hospital	Pullman, WA	0.3 mi	2 of 5	(509) 332-2541
Gritman Medical Center	Moscow, ID	8.5 mi	3 of 5	(208) 882-4511
Whitman Hospital And Medical Center	Colfax, WA	14 mi	5 of 5	(509) 397-3435

Straight-line miles from the center of Pullman. 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 Pullman

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $5,325 monthly median income of Pullman households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Pullman: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Pullman?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $5,325 monthly median income of Pullman households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Pullman, WA