Veterans' Home Care in Tucson, AZ: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Tucson, AZ: the local picture

15,415

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

88,716

residents 65 or older (16% of Tucson)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Pima County)

37%

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

About 15,415 Tucson residents aged 65 or older are veterans (17% of that age group; 18% in Pima County), out of 34,116 veterans of all adult ages in town.

35% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Pima County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Tucson compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	Tucson	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 65+ who are veterans	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,400	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around Tucson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
South Tucson, AZ	6.5 mi	645	7.1%
Summit, AZ	7.8 mi	540	9.8%
Catalina Foothills, AZ	10 mi	18,029	14%
Drexel Heights, AZ	10 mi	4,985	19%
Tanque Verde, AZ	11 mi	5,440	23%
Rincon Valley, AZ	11 mi	1,496	27%

Hospitals near Tucson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Joseph's Hospital	Tucson, AZ	4.2 mi	3 of 5	(520) 873-3000
Va S. Arizona Healthcare System	Tucson, AZ	5.8 mi	5 of 5	(520) 629-1821
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus	Tucson, AZ	6.7 mi	4 of 5	(520) 874-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Tucson. 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 Tucson

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 38% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Tucson 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 Tucson: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Tucson?

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 38% of the $3,950 monthly median income of Tucson 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Tucson, AZ