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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 183 families in Maine access the VA benefits they've earned.
In-Home Care in Maine at a Glance
Paying the Monthly In-Home Care Bill in Maine
The Maine median for a home health aide is $8,485 a month (CareScout 2025, based on 44 hours of care a week), 27% above the U.S. median of $6,673. At about $44 an hour, most Maine families start with a few shifts a week and add hours as needs grow, so the real bill is often lower than the full-time figure.
| Type of care | Maine per month | U.S. per month | Share up to $3,845 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-home care (non-medical, 44 hrs/week) | $8,485 | $6,673 | 45% |
| Adult day care | $2,492 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Assisted living | $8,205 | $6,200 | 47% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $13,976 | $9,581 | 28% |
All Maine figures are CareScout 2025 medians. Agency rates vary with the hours, the shift length and whether care is overnight.
Could VA Benefits Help Pay for In-Home Care in Maine?
Paid caregivers at home count as care costs for Aid & Attendance. A Maine 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 how 100% service-connected veterans can qualify.
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95,013 Veterans Call Maine Home
Maine is home to 95,013 veterans, 51,113 of them 65 or older, according to the American Community Survey (2020–2024). Maine had 17,090 home health and personal care aide jobs in 2022, with 4.0% growth projected by 2032, so ask any agency how it staffs weekends and holidays.
Licensing for Maine Home Care Agencies
Maine requires agencies that provide non-medical personal care to hold a license, the Personal Care Agency license, issued by Maine DHHS, Division of Licensing and Certification. Ask any agency for its license number and look it up before the first visit.
Agencies that employ caregivers carry the payroll and injury coverage; hiring privately shifts that to your family.
Maine Programs That Help With In-Home Care
Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities (Section 19)
Maine Medicaid can pay for personal care at home for people who meet its medical and financial rules; waiting lists are common.
Aid & Attendance
Paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can cover agency caregivers or a person the family hires in Maine.
Housebound benefit
A veteran mostly confined to the Maine home may get the smaller Housebound allowance instead of Aid & Attendance.
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Maine In-Home Care Questions
How much does in-home care cost in Maine?
The Maine median is $8,485 a month for 44 hours a week, about $44 an hour (CareScout 2025).
Can Aid & Attendance pay for home care in Maine?
Yes. It is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, who can use up to $3,845 a month to pay a Maine agency or a private caregiver.
Do Maine home care agencies need a license?
Yes. Maine licenses non-medical home care agencies.
Does Maine Medicaid pay for care at home?
Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities (Section 19) can pay for personal care at home for people who qualify.
How many Patriot Angels in-home care partners serve Maine?
None yet. We can still help a Maine veteran or surviving spouse apply for Aid & Attendance.
New to Home Care? Start Here
For the in-home care basics that apply in Maine and every other state, start with the national guide.
