Topsfield, Massachusetts

In-Home Care for Veterans in Topsfield, MA

Private caregivers for older veterans at home, and where to ask about VA home care programs. CaregiverConnect is not part of the VA, and caregivers here are not VA-approved. Post what you need in Topsfield for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Topsfield, MA: the local picture

veterans aged 65 or older (4.4% of residents 65+)

564

residents 65 or older (21% of Topsfield)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Essex County)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Essex County)

About 25 Topsfield residents aged 65 or older are veterans (4.4% of that age group; 11% in Essex County), out of 82 veterans of all adult ages in town.

32% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Essex County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Topsfield compared with Essex County and Massachusetts

Census figure	Topsfield	Essex County	Massachusetts
Residents 65+ who are veterans	4.4%	11%	11%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	11%	11%

Older residents in towns around Topsfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Danvers, MA	4.5 mi	6,337	12%
Ipswich, MA	7.2 mi	640	14%
Peabody, MA	7.3 mi	13,277	13%
Beverly, MA	8.0 mi	8,270	12%
Lynnfield, MA	8.4 mi	2,338	8.3%
Andover, MA	9.6 mi	1,732	8.1%

Hospitals near Topsfield

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northeast Hospital Corporation	Beverly, MA	6.8 mi	3 of 5	(978) 922-3000
North Shore Medical Center -	Salem, MA	9.0 mi	5 of 5	(978) 741-1215
Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital	Lawrence, MA	12 mi	2 of 5	(978) 683-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Topsfield. 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 Topsfield

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. 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 Topsfield: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Topsfield?

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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