In-Home Care for Veterans in West Clarkston-Highland, WA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in West Clarkston-Highland, WA: the local picture

359

veterans aged 65 or older (24% of residents 65+)

1,523

residents 65 or older (28% of West Clarkston-Highland)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Asotin County)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Asotin County)

About 359 West Clarkston-Highland residents aged 65 or older are veterans (24% of that age group; 21% in Asotin County), out of 577 veterans of all adult ages in town.

47% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Asotin County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

West Clarkston-Highland compared with Asotin County and Washington

Census figure	West Clarkston-Highland	Asotin County	Washington
Residents 65+ who are veterans	24%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	40%	33%
Residents 65 or older	28%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	32%	25%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.2%	8.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,206	$57,797	—

Older residents in towns around West Clarkston-Highland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Clarkston, WA	1.1 mi	1,100	19%
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA	2.3 mi	2,374	20%
Lewiston, ID	3.4 mi	7,146	17%
Moscow, ID	23 mi	2,737	13%
Pullman, WA	23 mi	2,175	13%
Colfax, WA	38 mi	533	15%

Hospitals near West Clarkston-Highland

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tri-State Memorial Hospital	Clarkston, WA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	(509) 758-5511
St Joseph Regional Medical Center	Lewiston, ID	10 mi	2 of 5	(208) 799-5300
Gritman Medical Center	Moscow, ID	23 mi	3 of 5	(208) 882-4511

Straight-line miles from the center of West Clarkston-Highland. 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 West Clarkston-Highland

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,767 monthly median income of West Clarkston-Highland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 West Clarkston-Highland: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in West Clarkston-Highland?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 53% of the $3,767 monthly median income of West Clarkston-Highland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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.