Home Care Benefits for Veterans

Could VA benefits help you get care and stay at home?

Three VA programs may help veterans, and some surviving spouses, get care at home or help pay for it. See how each works and where to start.

Find Home Care Agencies

Free to use · Independent of VA · No benefit is guaranteed

Veterans may be eligible for benefits
8.1MVeterans may be eligible for benefits
VA's published monthly maximum, veteran with a spouse
$2,874VA's published monthly maximum, veteran with a spouse
Veterans over age 80
2MVeterans over age 80
Veterans turning 65 each day
600+Veterans turning 65 each day

How It Works

A Simple 3-Step Process Built for Veteran Families

Learn about and access homecare benefits without the confusion.

1. Learn

Learn About VA Home Care Benefits

Start with the programs

  • VA programs explained, including Homemaker and Home Health Aide care
  • How Veteran-Directed Care and Aid & Attendance differ
  • Planning and next steps for your family
Learn About the Programs

2. Find

Find Home Care Agencies Near You

Free directory, no pay to play

  • Search by ZIP code and distance to see agencies serving your area
  • Filter by services, VA programs, languages, and more
  • Every agency is listed free of charge
Find Home Care Agencies

3. Calculate

Estimate Potential Benefits

Offered through participating agencies

  • Some agencies offer online education and a benefits estimator
  • Look for the estimator badge on a listing
  • Tools are provided by the individual agency, not by this site
How the Estimator Works
A Vietnam veteran with a cane sitting on a sofa while a younger man holds his hand

Our Mission

Connecting Veterans and Their Families With the Right Local Resources

We help veterans and their families connect with a nationwide network of home care agencies serving veterans, who work with you to create a care plan that fits your unique needs.

These plans can be aligned with benefits available through both the Veterans Health Administration and the Veterans Benefits Administration, making it easier to get the care and support your loved one deserves.

Browse the Provider Directory

What to Expect

Three Steps, Start to Finish

  1. Learn What Your Family May Qualify For

    Understand the three VA programs that can provide or help pay for care at home, and how they can help your family.

  2. Find and Compare Agencies Yourself

    Search our free directory and compare local agencies on what matters most to you.

  3. Estimate Benefits With the Agency You Chose

    If the agency you picked offers the online estimator, you can explore a potential monthly amount with them, then request an appointment directly online.

Find Out What Your Benefits Can Cover

Search home care agencies near you, free, or answer eight questions to see whether a VA benefit is worth looking into.