In-Home Care for Veterans in The Dalles, OR

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in The Dalles, OR: the local picture

536

veterans aged 65 or older (17% of residents 65+)

3,198

residents 65 or older (20% of The Dalles)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Wasco County)

40%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Wasco County)

About 536 The Dalles residents aged 65 or older are veterans (17% of that age group; 18% in Wasco County), out of 1,061 veterans of all adult ages in town.

36% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Wasco County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

The Dalles compared with Wasco County and Oregon

Census figure	The Dalles	Wasco County	Oregon
Residents 65+ who are veterans	17%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	34%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	34%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	21%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	9.3%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,012	$51,897	—

Older residents in towns around The Dalles

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
White Salmon, WA	18 mi	790	15%
Hood River, OR	20 mi	1,359	12%
Goldendale, WA	22 mi	852	14%
Mount Hood Villages, OR	45 mi	1,303	14%
Sandy, OR	56 mi	1,664	11%
Washougal, WA	58 mi	2,932	19%

Hospitals near The Dalles

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mid-Columbia Medical Center	The Dalles, OR	1.8 mi	4 of 5	(541) 296-1111
Skyline Hospital	White Salmon, WA	19 mi	not rated	(509) 491-1101
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital	Hood River, OR	19 mi	4 of 5	(541) 386-3911

Straight-line miles from the center of The Dalles. 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 The Dalles

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $4,334 monthly median income of The Dalles households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 The Dalles: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in The Dalles?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $4,334 monthly median income of The Dalles households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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.