In-Home Care for Veterans in Silver Springs Shores, FL

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Silver Springs Shores, FL: the local picture

499

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

4,685

residents 65 or older (16% of Silver Springs Shores)

43%

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

28%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Marion County)

About 499 Silver Springs Shores residents aged 65 or older are veterans (11% of that age group; 19% in Marion County), out of 1,576 veterans of all adult ages in town.

43% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Marion County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Silver Springs Shores compared with Marion County and Florida

Census figure	Silver Springs Shores	Marion County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	11%	19%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	31%	31%
Residents 65 or older	16%	29%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	19%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,016	$50,800	—

Older residents in towns around Silver Springs Shores

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Belleview, FL	4.3 mi	1,298	18%
Silver Springs, FL	7.8 mi	517	10%
Ocala, FL	9.4 mi	13,198	18%
Liberty Triangle, FL	13 mi	10,386	22%
Marion Oaks, FL	13 mi	3,257	9.5%
Lady Lake, FL	14 mi	9,095	18%

Hospitals near Silver Springs Shores

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marion Communtiy Hospital	Ocala, FL	7.7 mi	1 of 5	(352) 401-1000
Adventhealth Ocala	Ocala, FL	12 mi	4 of 5	(352) 351-7200
Villages Regional Hospital, The	The Villages, FL	14 mi	4 of 5	(352) 751-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Silver Springs Shores. 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 Silver Springs Shores

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 48% of the $2,918 monthly median income of Silver Springs Shores 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 Silver Springs Shores: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Silver Springs Shores?

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 48% of the $2,918 monthly median income of Silver Springs Shores 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.