Respectful in-home care for those who served.
Care Alternatives helps Florida veterans live safely and comfortably at home — with caregivers who understand military life and guidance on the VA benefits that may help cover care.
Care that honors service.
- Caregivers familiar with veteran-specific routines and needs
- Help understanding VA-related home-care benefits
- Respite care for spouses and family caregivers
- Coordination with VA clinics and community providers
- Continuity of care from a few hours to 24/7 support
Benefits that may help cover home care.
Many veterans and surviving spouses qualify for VA programs that can offset the cost of in-home care. Here's an overview — and where to get help applying in Florida.
Respite Care
The VA may pay for in-home respite care so a family caregiver can rest, run errands, or work. There are limits on the number and length of visits, but it gives families peace of mind knowing a trusted caregiver is with their loved one.
Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care
This benefit can cover in-home help with dressing, bathing, personal care, meal preparation, laundry, and feeding — whether or not a family caregiver is also in the home.
Wartime Veterans Pension Benefits for Home Care
Wartime veterans (and in some cases their surviving spouses) may qualify for a monthly pension that can be used toward home care. If a veteran needs help applying, the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs can connect them with an accredited County Veterans Service Officer at no cost.
Get help applying in Florida — Florida Department of Veterans' AffairsVA Aid and Attendance or Housebound Benefits
These benefits add a monthly amount on top of a VA pension for qualified veterans and surviving spouses who need regular help with activities of daily living — bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring — or who are largely confined to their home.
Survivors Pension
A monthly benefit for qualifying surviving spouses and unmarried dependent children of wartime veterans who meet certain income and net worth limits.
Support for Families & Getting Started
Caring for a veteran often falls on spouses and adult children. We offer respite care, family education, and coordination support. Call or message us — a coordinator will listen to your situation, explain what's possible, and help match a caregiver, often within days.
Helpful links for veterans and families.
Direct links to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for more information.
- Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs — Benefits & Services
- VA Geriatrics and Extended Care
- VA Respite Care
- VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care
- VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound Benefits
- VA Survivors Pension
Disclaimer: The information and links above are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice or a benefit determination. Care Alternatives is not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and is not affiliated with the VA. We do not review applications or approve or deny services — the VA retains sole authority for benefit determinations. To contact the VA directly, call 800-827-1000 or visit www.va.gov.
Ready to set up care for a veteran in your family?
Speak with a Care Alternatives coordinator today. We'll listen, answer your questions, and help you take the next step — without pressure.