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In-home care for veterans in Dearborn, Michigan
We bring VA-authorized home care to veterans in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, with a caregiver who lives nearby whenever we can.
Home care for veterans in Dearborn
We serve veterans across Dearborn and nearby communities, including Dearborn Heights, Allen Park, Melvindale, Inkster and Taylor.
For most Dearborn veterans, VA home care referrals come through the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. Dearborn is also home to a VA Vet Center on Outer Drive, which offers free, confidential counseling for veterans and their families, and help enrolling in VA health care.
For free help with VA claims, call the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Wayne County Veterans Services helps with emergency needs, not VA claims.
Local help for Dearborn veterans
| What | Where | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| VA medical center | John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, 4646 John R St, Detroit | 313-576-1000 |
| Vet Center (counseling) | Dearborn Vet Center, 19855 Outer Dr, Suite 105 W, Dearborn | 24/7: 877-927-8387 |
| County emergency assistance | Wayne County Veterans Services, 400 Monroe St, Suite 405, Detroit | 313-224-5045 |
| Free VA benefits help | Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, which connects you with a free accredited service officer | 1-800-MICH-VET |
| Area Agency on Aging | The Senior Alliance (Wayne County outside Detroit and the Grosse Pointes) | 734-722-2830 |
Sources: VA Detroit health care locations, VA Ann Arbor locations, county veterans services websites, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services list of Area Agencies on Aging. Details can change; call ahead.
How VA home care starts in Dearborn
Talk to the veteran's VA care team
Tell the VA primary care provider or social worker that the veteran needs help at home. If the veteran isn't enrolled in VA health care yet, that comes first.
VA assesses and sets the hours
VA decides whether the veteran qualifies for Homemaker / Home Health Aide care or respite, and how many hours a week.
Ask for VETTED by name
When VA sends the referral to a community agency, you can ask for VETTED. We accept VA community care referrals in Dearborn.
We call you and start care
We learn the veteran's routine, set a schedule inside the authorized hours, and match a caregiver who lives nearby whenever we can.
What we do for veterans in Dearborn
- Homemaker / Home Health Aide care: bathing, dressing, meals, light housekeeping, errands, medication reminders and company, on the hours VA authorizes.
- Respite care: a caregiver steps in at home so the family caregiver can take a break.
- Veteran-Directed Care backup, where the program allows.
- Private-pay care for extra hours or for a veteran's spouse.
Our care is non-medical. Caregivers give medication reminders, not medications. VA pays VETTED directly for authorized hours.
Common questions
What does the Dearborn Vet Center offer?
Free, confidential counseling for veterans, service members and their families in a non-medical setting, plus help enrolling in VA health care and referrals to community resources. It's at 19855 Outer Drive, Suite 105 W. The 24/7 line is 877-927-8387.
Which VA handles home care for Dearborn veterans?
Usually the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. Start with the veteran's VA primary care team or social worker.
Which Area Agency on Aging serves Dearborn?
The Senior Alliance, 734-722-2830, serves Wayne County outside Detroit and the Grosse Pointes.
Independent and veteran-owned. VETTED is not part of, and does not speak for, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. VA alone decides eligibility and authorized hours. Information on this site is general and is not a benefit determination. Page last updated September 24, 2026.