In-Home Care for Veterans in Sun Lakes, AZ

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Sun Lakes, AZ: the local picture

1,689

veterans aged 65 or older (15% of residents 65+)

10,984

residents 65 or older (79% of Sun Lakes)

28%

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

30%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Maricopa County)

About 1,689 Sun Lakes residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 15% in Maricopa County), out of 1,863 veterans of all adult ages in town.

28% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Maricopa County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Sun Lakes compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Sun Lakes	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 65+ who are veterans	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	79%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,214	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Sun Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Chandler, AZ	4.8 mi	38,167	14%
Gilbert, AZ	9.9 mi	30,955	14%
Sacaton, AZ	11 mi	355	18%
Guadalupe, AZ	12 mi	800	5.6%
Tempe, AZ	13 mi	20,951	14%
Maricopa, AZ	14 mi	9,501	20%

Hospitals near Sun Lakes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Banner Ocotillo Medical Center	Chandler, AZ	4.5 mi	3 of 5	(480) 256-7000
Chandler Regional Medical Center	Chandler, AZ	8.0 mi	4 of 5	(480) 728-3000
East Valley Er & Hospital	Gilbert, AZ	9.7 mi	not rated	(713) 660-0557

Straight-line miles from the center of Sun Lakes. 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 Sun Lakes

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,101 monthly median income of Sun Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Sun Lakes: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Sun Lakes?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $5,101 monthly median income of Sun Lakes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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.