Home Care for Veterans
The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has several benefits that can help eligible veterans and surviving spouses get in-home care services without any out of pocket expense. These programs extend a lifeline to seniors whose medical condition or disability makes it too difficult to remain at home without a little help - or a lot of help - with daily activities. In-home care costs can end up being a substantial financial burden.
Visiting Angels of Sumter, SC is dedicated to helping older adults, including those who served in the armed forces, age with dignity in their own homes. Many veterans qualify for FREE in-home care through VA health care benefits. Depending on the program, benefits might be paid directly to health care providers, or might be paid as an add-on to the VA pension.
The professional caregivers from Visiting Angels help with personal care, clinically required care like physical and occupational therapies, getting around, and they also provide compassionate, engaging companionship. VA home care programs offer home health assistance to cover the cost of care for a wide range of home care services.
Whatever type of care you are needing, there is likely VA aid to help.
Are there benefits that apply to Surviving Spouses?
Yes! There are many benefits for surviving spouses.
The Veteran Affairs Aid and Attendance benefit provides financial assistance to veterans of any age and their surviving spouses who need help to attend to their own needs. Respite care to help family caregivers, assistance with activities of daily living (such as meal preparation), light housekeeping, care for challenging conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease, hospice care, palliative care, and more - all of these apply to qualified veterans AND their surviving spouses. Accepting the need for assistance is often difficult, but remember that Visiting Angels and the Aid and Attendance program exist to help veterans maintain autonomy and quality of life as they age.
Sumter’s Veteran Care Community
In Sumter we love partnering with our friends at Columbia Vet Center, Sumter VA Regional Benefit Office, VA Website for HHA and many others as we provide excellent veteran services.
Who Can Qualify for FREE HOME CARE in Sumter, SC?
This benefit provides for assistance with everyday care tasks.
The Aid and Attendance program can provide tax-free funds up to $1,936 per month for a veteran, $1,244 per month for a surviving spouse, or $2,295 per month for a veteran and spouse in Sumter, SC. Eligibility requirements for Aid and Attendance include income and asset limits, and there must be a clinical need for care. Benefit funds provide for in-home care that will help with everyday living activities.
The veteran must also have served at least 90 days of active duty, with at least one day during a wartime period.
To apply, veterans and their families should contact their local VA office or speak with a VA benefits counselor. Visiting Angels of Sumter, SC is contracted with the VA and can assist you with the application and eligibility process, which can be lengthy. It's important to provide all necessary documentation to ensure timely processing of the application.
Reach out today to learn more and see if you qualify! (803) 418-5441
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The Visiting Angels crew were heaven sent. They helped us through over 4 years of taking care of my mother, my most precious human on the planet. The Angels were kind and caring, and as time went by they became family. The office staff were understanding and helpful. During this extended period of time, it wasn’t always easy, but we always managed to work things out. A credit to Derrick and his staff If we ever had to go through this again, I would want the Angels by my side.
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Serving Sumter, Clarendon, Lee and Florence Counties
Visiting Angels SUMTER, SC
618 Bultman Dr #ASumter, SC 29150
Phone: 803-418-5441
Fax: 803-778-5971