We help you understand the benefit
We explain in plain language what Aid and Attendance is, how it can be put toward the cost of care, and the kinds of service and care needs that may qualify, so you know whether it is worth pursuing.
Veterans and senior care
VA Aid and Attendance for senior care in Arizona
If you cared for our country, you have earned care in return. Aid and Attendance is a monthly VA pension benefit that can help a wartime veteran or surviving spouse pay for assisted living, memory care, or in-home care. Here is how it works, and how we help.
What Aid and Attendance is
Aid and Attendance is an increased monthly VA pension benefit, added on top of the basic Veterans or Survivors Pension, for those who need help with daily activities or are housebound. It is paid in cash to the eligible person, so it can be put toward the cost of assisted living, memory care, in-home care, or nursing care. We help families understand whether it may help offset the cost of care for a wartime veteran or their surviving spouse.
A general picture
Who may qualify
Eligibility depends on service history, care needs, income, and assets, and it is decided by the VA, not by us. In general, the following points describe who may qualify:
- A wartime veteran, or the surviving spouse of one, who needs help with daily activities or is housebound.
- Service that meets the VA's wartime-period requirements (the day thresholds differ for service before and after 1980; an accredited agent confirms this per person).
- A care or disability need, such as help with bathing, dressing, or medication, or being largely confined to home.
- Income and net-worth within the VA's limits, which include an asset test and a look-back period on transfers.
These are general possibilities, not a determination. Only the VA, with the help of an accredited agent or Veterans Service Officer, can confirm eligibility for a specific person. You can review current eligibility rules and rates at va.gov.
Led by someone who served
Guidance from a team that understands service
Our Chief Operating Officer, David Piontek, is a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran with a master's degree in gerontology. A former case manager in long-term care, assisted living, hospice, and memory care, he understands both the realities of military service and the care needs of older adults. National publications like Forbes Health have turned to that expertise, and so can your family.
As featured in
ForbesHealth
Our Chief Operating Officer, David Piontek, was the featured expert source in Forbes Health’s guide to assisted living in Peoria, AZ, quoted throughout on senior living costs, care levels, and how to choose the right community.
How we help
How we help veterans and families
We are a senior placement service, not a VA claims office. Here is exactly where we help, and where we hand you to the right expert.
We point you to accredited help
We do not file your VA claim, and we are not VA-accredited agents. We connect you with an accredited VA benefits resource or Veterans Service Officer who can review your specific situation and handle the application.
We match care to your budget
Whether or not Aid and Attendance applies, we help you find assisted living, memory care, or in-home care that fits the budget, and we negotiate on your behalf at no cost to your family.
We move quickly when time matters
If a veteran is being discharged from the hospital or rehab and needs placement fast, we help you find the right community quickly while you sort out how care will be paid for.
Aid and Attendance is one of several ways families pay for care. See our guide to paying for senior care in Arizona, including ALTCS, or join a free webinar on veteran benefits.
Common questions about Aid and Attendance
What is VA Aid and Attendance?
Aid and Attendance is an increased monthly VA pension benefit, added on top of the basic Veterans or Survivors Pension, for those who need help with daily activities or are housebound. The money is paid in cash to the eligible person and can be put toward the cost of assisted living, memory care, in-home care, or nursing care.
Who may qualify for Aid and Attendance?
In general, a wartime veteran or their surviving spouse who has a care or disability need, or is housebound, and who falls within the VA's income and net-worth limits, may qualify. The exact wartime-service requirements, asset limits, and transfer look-back rules are detailed and change over time, so an accredited VA agent or Veterans Service Officer should confirm eligibility for each person. You can review current rules at va.gov.
How much does Aid and Attendance pay?
The VA sets a maximum benefit amount that changes each year, and the actual payment is the maximum minus the person's countable income, so most people receive less than the maximum. Because amounts depend on individual circumstances, we never quote a specific figure. Verify current rates at va.gov/pension.
Can Aid and Attendance be used for assisted living or memory care?
Yes. Because the benefit is paid in cash to the eligible person, the VA does not restrict it to a particular facility. Families commonly put it toward assisted living, memory care, or in-home care.
Does Integrity file the VA claim for me?
No. We are a senior placement service, not VA-accredited claim agents. We help you understand whether the benefit may apply and connect you with an accredited VA benefits resource or Veterans Service Officer who can prepare and file the claim. Our placement guidance is always free to your family.
When you are ready
Let's find the right care for the veteran you love.
Tell us about your loved one's service, care needs, and budget. We will help you find the right community and understand whether VA Aid and Attendance may help, free and with no obligation.