You can compare private-pay home care and ask whether a VA program fits your situation. You decide which route to explore.
Compare local companies on schedules, training, personality matching and a plan tailored to your daily preferences. The individual or family pays under the company’s written terms.
Ask for the full cost, minimum visits and cancellation terms. A company must confirm that it can meet your needs.
Explore care optionsVA may authorize Homemaker and Home Health Aide services when program criteria are met and services are available. Ask your VA care team about eligibility, authorization, approved providers and any copay.
Aid and Attendance is a separate additional pension benefit for eligible veterans or survivors. It is not automatic home care coverage.
VA home aide service information
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Memory+ is not part of, endorsed by or acting on behalf of VA. We provide general education and possible provider introductions, not claims representation or eligibility decisions. Do not assume a referred company accepts VA authorization. For benefits help, contact VA or a VA-accredited representative. Do not share VA IDs, discharge papers or financial documents with our general intake.
See how home care could fit into the moments that matter to your family.
Breakfast gets skipped. Getting ready takes longer. You find yourself calling several times just to check that the day has started.
A caregiver can help with breakfast, getting dressed and a gentle morning rhythm. Ask the provider to build support around existing routines and the person’s preferences.
More reassurance in the everyday moments.
The house is quiet. A favorite game or a good conversation could make the afternoon feel less lonely, but family cannot always be there.
Companionship can mean a familiar card game, looking through photographs, listening to music or making a snack together. Ask each company how it matches hobbies, interests and communication style.
Connection built around the person.
There is an appointment to get to, work to catch up on, or simply a need for an afternoon off. Caring for someone can leave very little time to recharge.
Respite care can cover agreed routines, companionship and meal preparation while you take a break. Confirm tasks, timing, coverage and written terms directly with the provider.
Support for your loved one, and for you.
Illustrative care examples and stock photography. Independent providers confirm care plans and availability individually. Photo credits
Start with general preferences, favorite activities and the daily routines you want to keep.
Use our educational guides and possible introductions. Ask each company about training, matching, availability and cost.
The company you choose assesses needs, agrees a plan and delivers care under its own written terms.
They may, depending on the program and individual eligibility. VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide services require program criteria and available authorized services; copays may apply. Aid and Attendance is a separate pension-related benefit. Use our veterans page for official VA links and discuss your situation with VA or an accredited representative.
Only the provider can confirm availability, minimum visits, an assessment and a start date. Some companies offer shorter visits or respite; others have different minimums. Do not rely on a proposed date until the provider has accepted the work and confirmed arrangements.
Do not assume this website or automated phone intake is HIPAA-protected. HIPAA depends on an organization’s legal role and the specific relationship, not a website disclaimer. Share contact details and general preferences only. Do not send medical records, diagnoses, medications, Social Security numbers or detailed health histories. Our privacy policy explains this intake and does not waive any legal rights.
Ask the company to confirm its license or registration where required, insurance, caregiver screening, training, supervision, emergency procedures and complaint process. Request references and written terms. A Memory+ introduction is not a certification, an exhaustive comparison of the market or a guarantee of quality or suitability.
