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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 18 families in Philadelphia access the VA benefits they've earned.
In-Home Care in Philadelphia by the Numbers
Veteran-Approved In-Home Care in Philadelphia
These 3 providers send caregivers to homes in and around Philadelphia, and work with Patriot Angels so veteran families can use VA benefits for the hours.
Philadelphia In-Home Care Costs and VA Benefits
No Philadelphia-only figure is published, so the benchmark is the Pennsylvania median of $6,483 a month for 44 hours a week, about $34 an hour (CareScout 2025). Philadelphia agencies usually set a minimum shift, often three or four hours, so ask before you plan a short visit. For current rates and rules in one place, see the Aid & Attendance fact sheet.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania in-home care, 44 hrs/week | $6,483 | $2,638 |
| Pennsylvania in-home care, 20 hrs/week | $2,947 | $0 |
| U.S. in-home care, 44 hrs/week | $6,673 | $2,828 |
Check In-Home Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Philadelphia
Paid caregivers at home count toward Aid & Attendance. A Philadelphia veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see Aid & Attendance for 100% service-connected veterans.
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Veterans in Philadelphia and the Need for In-Home Care
Roughly 46,015 veterans call Philadelphia home, 23,358 of them 65 or older. Countywide, Philadelphia County counts 46,015 veterans, 23,358 aged 65 and up (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Philadelphia Providers
Same caregiver
Ask Philadelphia agencies how they keep the same caregiver on each shift, and who comes when that person is sick.
A care plan in writing
Ask a Philadelphia agency for a written care plan listing the tasks for each visit.
Supervision
Ask how often a Philadelphia care manager checks in at the home.
In-Home Care in Cities Near Philadelphia
Widen the in-home care search beyond Philadelphia with these nearby Pennsylvania cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Philadelphia In-Home Care Questions
Can Aid & Attendance pay for in-home care in Philadelphia?
Yes. The benefit goes to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a Philadelphia agency or a caregiver the family hires.
What does in-home care cost in Philadelphia?
For Philadelphia families, the benchmark is the Pennsylvania median of $6,483 a month for 44 hours a week (CareScout 2025). Fewer hours cost less.
How many in-home care partners serve Philadelphia?
3 in Philadelphia, plus 20 across Pennsylvania.
Can a family member be paid as a caregiver in Philadelphia?
Often, yes, for Philadelphia families too. Payments to a caregiver other than a spouse can count as a care expense for the VA claim, so keep a written agreement and records.
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Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for in-home care beyond Philadelphia? See In-Home Care in Pennsylvania or the national guide.
