Veterans' Home Care in Sawgrass, FL: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Sawgrass, FL: the local picture

423

veterans aged 65 or older (22% of residents 65+)

1,931

residents 65 or older (39% of Sawgrass)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in St. Johns County)

19%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (20% in St. Johns County)

About 423 Sawgrass residents aged 65 or older are veterans (22% of that age group; 17% in St. Johns County), out of 488 veterans of all adult ages in town.

27% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in St. Johns County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Sawgrass compared with St. Johns County and Florida

Census figure	Sawgrass	St. Johns County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	22%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	25%	31%
Residents 65 or older	39%	21%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	20%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	15%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	6.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,372	$75,579	—

Older residents in towns around Sawgrass

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Palm Valley, FL	1.3 mi	5,349	9.8%
Jacksonville Beach, FL	5.7 mi	5,160	19%
Nocatee, FL	7.7 mi	5,756	14%
Neptune Beach, FL	8.5 mi	1,436	16%
Atlantic Beach, FL	10 mi	3,740	20%
Fruit Cove, FL	16 mi	4,988	20%

Hospitals near Sawgrass

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Medical Center Beaches	Jacksonville Beach, FL	6.7 mi	4 of 5	(904) 247-2900
Mayo Clinic	Jacksonville, FL	8.8 mi	5 of 5	(904) 953-2000
Ascension St Vincent's St Johns County	St. Johns, FL	13 mi	4 of 5	(904) 450-6020

Straight-line miles from the center of Sawgrass. 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 Sawgrass

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $8,114 monthly median income of Sawgrass households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Sawgrass: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Sawgrass?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $8,114 monthly median income of Sawgrass households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 Sawgrass, FL