Serving Oakland · Macomb · Wayne counties
Oakland County
In-home care for veterans in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak is one of our closest neighbors. VETTED's office in Troy is a short drive up I-75, and we bring VA-authorized home care to veterans across Royal Oak and south Oakland County.
Home care for veterans in Royal Oak
Royal Oak borders Troy, where VETTED is based, so a care coordinator is close by and we can often match a veteran with a caregiver who lives in the area.
We also serve the communities around Royal Oak, including Clawson, Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights and Birmingham.
For most Royal Oak veterans, VA home care referrals come through the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. Many see their VA primary care team at the Pontiac VA Clinic on Woodward. Free benefits help is close too: Oakland County Veterans' Services has an office in Troy on Crooks Road.
Local help for Royal Oak veterans
| What | Where | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| VA medical center | John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, 4646 John R St, Detroit | 313-576-1000 |
| Nearest VA clinic | Pontiac VA Clinic, 44200 Woodward Ave, Suite 212, Pontiac | Through VA Detroit: 313-576-1000 |
| Vet Center (counseling) | Pontiac Vet Center, 44200 Woodward Ave, Suite 108, Pontiac | 248-874-1015 |
| Free VA benefits help | Oakland County Veterans' Services, Troy office, 1151 Crooks Rd, Entrance B | 248-655-1250 |
| Area Agency on Aging | AgeWays (Oakland and Macomb counties) | 800-852-7795 |
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 Royal Oak
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 Royal Oak.
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 Royal Oak
- 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
Is there a county veterans office near Royal Oak?
Yes. Oakland County Veterans' Services has a Troy/South Oakland office at 1151 Crooks Road, Entrance B, phone 248-655-1250. Its benefits counselors help veterans with VA claims and appeals at no cost.
Which VA handles home care for Royal Oak veterans?
Usually the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. If the veteran sees a VA primary care team at the Pontiac VA Clinic, start there. The referral comes from whichever VA team knows the veteran.
Do you serve Ferndale, Berkley and Clawson?
Yes. We serve Royal Oak and the neighboring south Oakland County communities, including Ferndale, Berkley, Clawson, Huntington Woods and Madison Heights.
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 25, 2026.