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

Local figures

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

153

veterans aged 65 or older (20% of residents 65+)

749

residents 65 or older (12% of Sultan)

60%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)

28%

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

About 153 Sultan residents aged 65 or older are veterans (20% of that age group; 15% in Snohomish County), out of 341 veterans of all adult ages in town.

60% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Snohomish County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Sultan compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Sultan	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 65+ who are veterans	20%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	30%	22%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	9.1%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,389	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Sultan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Woods Creek, WA	4.6 mi	881	8.4%
Monroe, WA	8.4 mi	2,069	14%
Chain Lake, WA	8.7 mi	876	11%
Three Lakes, WA	10.0 mi	628	17%
High Bridge, WA	11 mi	581	16%
Duvall, WA	12 mi	674	12%

Hospitals near Sultan

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Evergreenhealth Monroe	Monroe, WA	6.7 mi	3 of 5	(360) 794-7497
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett	Everett, WA	20 mi	4 of 5	(425) 261-2000
Evergreenhealth Medical Center	Kirkland, WA	21 mi	5 of 5	(425) 899-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Sultan. 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 Sultan

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 53% of the $3,782 monthly median income of Sultan 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 Sultan: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Sultan?

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 53% of the $3,782 monthly median income of Sultan 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 Sultan, WA