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

Local figures

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

722

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

5,381

residents 65 or older (29% of Stuart)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Martin County)

40%

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

About 722 Stuart residents aged 65 or older are veterans (13% of that age group; 16% in Martin County), out of 1,127 veterans of all adult ages in town.

36% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Martin County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Stuart compared with Martin County and Florida

Census figure	Stuart	Martin County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	13%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	27%	31%
Residents 65 or older	29%	32%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	19%	15%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,004	$69,533	—

Older residents in towns around Stuart

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
North River Shores, FL	2.7 mi	1,374	11%
Palm City, FL	2.8 mi	7,621	19%
Jensen Beach, FL	3.4 mi	4,143	19%
Port Salerno, FL	4.9 mi	3,264	11%
Hutchinson Island South, FL	7.7 mi	2,786	16%
River Park, FL	10 mi	1,494	20%

Hospitals near Stuart

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital	Stuart, FL	0.6 mi	3 of 5	(772) 287-5200
St Lucie Medical Center	Port Saint Lucie, FL	7.3 mi	1 of 5	(772) 335-4000
Port St Lucie Hospital	Port Saint Lucie, FL	7.3 mi	not rated	(772) 335-0400

Straight-line miles from the center of Stuart. 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 Stuart

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 34% of the $4,084 monthly median income of Stuart 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 Stuart: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Stuart?

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 34% of the $4,084 monthly median income of Stuart 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 Stuart, FL