In-Home Care for Veterans in West Palm Beach, FL

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in West Palm Beach, FL: the local picture

2,819

veterans aged 65 or older (11% of residents 65+)

26,251

residents 65 or older (21% of West Palm Beach)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Palm Beach County)

About 2,819 West Palm Beach residents aged 65 or older are veterans (11% of that age group; 11% in Palm Beach County), out of 4,732 veterans of all adult ages in town.

28% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Palm Beach County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

West Palm Beach compared with Palm Beach County and Florida

Census figure	West Palm Beach	Palm Beach County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	11%	11%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	31%
Residents 65 or older	21%	25%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	18%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,526	$65,565	—

Older residents in towns around West Palm Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Westgate, FL	3.6 mi	781	1.7%
Haverhill, FL	3.8 mi	337	8.6%
Lake Belvedere Estates, FL	3.8 mi	379	0.0%
Riviera Beach, FL	4.0 mi	7,391	14%
Lake Park, FL	5.3 mi	1,469	6.3%
Palm Beach, FL	6.3 mi	5,934	9.4%

Hospitals near West Palm Beach

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Mary's Medical Center	West Palm Beach, FL	3.4 mi	1 of 5	(561) 840-6202
Good Samaritan Medical Center	West Palm Beach, FL	4.2 mi	2 of 5	(561) 655-5511
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center	Palm Beach Gardens, FL	5.5 mi	2 of 5	(561) 622-1411

Straight-line miles from the center of West Palm Beach. 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 Palm Beach

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,794 monthly median income of West Palm Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Palm Beach: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in West Palm Beach?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,794 monthly median income of West Palm Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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.