In-Home Care for Veterans in South Eliot, ME

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in South Eliot, ME: the local picture

158

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

1,380

residents 65 or older (33% of South Eliot)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in York County)

16%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in York County)

About 158 South Eliot residents aged 65 or older are veterans (11% of that age group; 16% in York County), out of 289 veterans of all adult ages in town.

19% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in York County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

South Eliot compared with York County and Maine

Census figure	South Eliot	York County	Maine
Residents 65+ who are veterans	11%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	28%	31%
Residents 65 or older	33%	22%	22%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.1%	8.1%	9.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,714	$59,150	—

Older residents in towns around South Eliot

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Kittery, ME	4.2 mi	1,402	15%
Portsmouth, NH	5.2 mi	4,946	18%
Dover, NH	5.8 mi	5,597	17%
South Berwick, ME	6.6 mi	528	7.0%
Durham, NH	6.7 mi	802	25%
York Harbor, ME	7.4 mi	981	7.6%

Hospitals near South Eliot

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Portsmouth Regional Hospital	Portsmouth, NH	4.3 mi	3 of 5	(603) 436-5110
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital	Dover, NH	6.0 mi	4 of 5	(603) 740-2580
York Hospital	York, ME	7.0 mi	4 of 5	(207) 351-2478

Straight-line miles from the center of South Eliot. 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 South Eliot

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $7,976 monthly median income of South Eliot households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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 South Eliot: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in South Eliot?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $7,976 monthly median income of South Eliot households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 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.