In-Home Care for Veterans in The Pinehills, MA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in The Pinehills, MA: the local picture

610

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

3,540

residents 65 or older (67% of The Pinehills)

19%

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

14%

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

About 610 The Pinehills residents aged 65 or older are veterans (17% of that age group; 13% in Plymouth County), out of 674 veterans of all adult ages in town.

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

The Pinehills compared with Plymouth County and Massachusetts

Census figure	The Pinehills	Plymouth County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ who are veterans	17%	13%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	67%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	10%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	9.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$114,397	$73,775	—

Older residents in towns around The Pinehills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Plymouth, MA	5.6 mi	1,743	17%
North Plymouth, MA	7.0 mi	772	6.7%
Sagamore, MA	8.4 mi	860	12%
Kingston, MA	9.5 mi	1,449	10%
South Duxbury, MA	9.8 mi	719	20%
Buzzards Bay, MA	9.8 mi	941	15%

Hospitals near The Pinehills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth	Plymouth, MA	2.6 mi	4 of 5	(508) 746-2000
Cape Cod Hospital	Hyannis, MA	22 mi	2 of 5	(508) 771-1800
Falmouth Hospital	Falmouth, MA	23 mi	4 of 5	(508) 548-5300

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

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $9,533 monthly median income of The Pinehills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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 The Pinehills: common questions

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

At the Massachusetts median aide wage of $19.67 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,705 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $9,533 monthly median income of The Pinehills households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Massachusetts's minimum wage is $15.00 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.