VA Funded In-Home Care
If you're like most folks living in the United States, chances are, someone in your family or someone you know has served time in the military. Veterans truly deserve our deepest love, support, and care. Yet, many of these selfless men and women experience feelings of isolation and struggle with everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning, and self-care. After all the hard work and bravery these soldiers dedicated to our country, they have earned the right to have a caregiver assist them with their daily needs.
Fortunately, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a range of home care services tailored to support both Veterans and their family members. These services are carried out by trained in-home caregivers who visit clients daily to provide essential care. As a home care company that truly values our Veterans, we are proud to connect Veterans to expert franchise owners who can help them get the essential care they need.
If your loved one is a Veteran and needs Veterans community care funding in Tempe or funding for another VA home care program, know that we are here to help. All it takes is a call to Always Best Care to get started. From there, we'll put you in touch with a local Always Best Care franchise owner who will do all the work needed to get your family member the funding they deserve.
VA FUNDED In-HOME CARE
The VACCN Homemaker/Home Health Aide & Respite Care is a benefit offered to Veterans who require assistance with activities associated with daily living. Homemakers and Home Health Aides, while not nurses themselves, are trained professionals who can provide support and care to Veterans in their own homes.
They are supervised by an Always Best Care registered nurse who assesses the Veteran's care needs and supervises each individual case.
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VA Funded In-Home Care
Taking a holistic care needs approach, the VA can authorize Always Best Care to relieve family caregivers through three different programs:
Veterans Community Care Program in Tempe, AZ
Veterans Aid and Attendance Program in Tempe, AZ
Veterans Agent Orange Program in Tempe, AZ
Helping family caregivers remain healthy is key to keeping Veterans safe, happy, and independent in their own homes. The specific services provided by the Home Health Aide & Respite benefit depend on the individual's assessed needs. Examples of daily activities include:
Home Health Aide & Respite hours are authorized by the VA in hours per week and can be as high as 40 hours per week, depending on qualifications.
THE Next Steps
Whether you are a Veteran and need in-home care services or you're a family member of a Veteran, it's important to qualify for our VA Community Care Network. To qualify, consider the following:
You should be aware that any home care services that are authorized depend on you or your loved one's physician's assessment of needs.
How To Enroll In
Gaining access to VA senior care requires a three-step enrollment process. Those steps include the following:
First, request an Assessment for Community Care Network (CCN) services from your VA Physician. From there, the VA Physician will conduct an assessment and write an order accordingly (based on eligibility and needs). After that step, request that your VA Physician specifies which VA home care provider you would like to use, such as Always Best Care.
During this step, a Community Care Coordinator from the VA will contact you after the VA Physician writes your order. After making contact, the Community Care Coordinator will inform you of the type of care and quantity of hours per week authorized by the VA.
If you have not selected a specific provider, the Community Care Coordinator will provide options in your area. Once a Community Provider like Always Best Care is selected, the Community Care Coordinator will send the authorization to the selected Community Provider that you request.
Should you choose Always Best Care as your Community Care Provider, a home care claims manager will call you to arrange a care consultation, complete the intake paperwork, and schedule in-home care services. After the care consultation, the Community Care Provider performs a final assessment of your needs.
After the final assessment is complete, a Care Plan is created for you by the Community Provider. The Community Care Provider will arrange for a caregiver to come to your home for the number of authorized hours allowed each week.
Note: Veterans may choose their in-home care provider and are under NO OBLIGATION TO SELECT Always Best Care.
At Always Best Care Senior Services, we are dedicated to offering Veterans exceptional care and helping them secure the funding necessary for their services. The Always Best Care Veterans Assistance Program supports some of the nation's most deserving individuals in staying in their homes longer while enjoying a healthier and safer way of life.
Here's how a VA home care funding expert in Tempe from Always Best Care helps:
Finding information on home care programs funded by the VA is challenging. At Always Best Care, we want to make access to this crucial care as accessible as possible. That's why, when a Veteran is interested in Always Best Care's VA Community Care Network, our VA home care funding specialists manage all the paperwork and other hurdles that may prevent a senior Veteran from reaching out.
If you're unsure whether senior care paid for by the VA is right for you, keep reading to learn more about the programs offered.
As a Veteran, you may be eligible to get care outside the VA. This means the VA will pay for the cost of your care from a health care provider in their community care network. Long-term services offered within this program may include:
To learn more about Veterans Community Care Funding and how our VA home care funding specialists help provide the care you need, contact Always Best Care today.
VA Aid and Attendance benefits offer additional monthly payments on top of a monthly VA pension for eligible Veterans and their survivors. If you require assistance with everyday tasks or are confined to your home, you might be eligible.
In order to qualify for this program, one or more of the following must be true:
To learn more Veterans Aid and Attendance and how our VA home care funding specialists help provide the care you deserve, contact Always Best Care today.
Many U.S. Veterans returning from Vietnam began to report health issues almost right away, linking them to exposure to Agent Orange and dioxin. This connection sparked controversy from the outset and persists to this day. Veterans suffering from exposure to Agent Orange may be eligible for in-home care funding from Always Best Care.
One common misconception about this program is that Veterans must have served in Vietnam or were directly exposed to Agent Orange to qualify for funding. The truth is that a soldier DOES NOT need direct exposure to Agent Orange to benefit from quality in-home care.
However, to qualify for this type of funding, the Veteran must have served in the military when the government was using this harmful chemical herbicide. So long as you or your Veteran loved one served in the military during Agent Orange use, they may qualify - even if they did not serve in Vietnam.
The following cancers and illnesses are proven to have been caused by Agent Orange:
Whether you served in Vietnam and were exposed to Agent Orange or you are a Veteran who served our country while the herbicide was used, you deserve personalized in-home care from expert caregivers. Unfortunately, securing VA funding for these services can be difficult - especially for older Veterans. That's why many soldiers contact Always Best Care for help.
Our franchise owners are experts when it comes to VA home care claims management in Tempe. When you call your local Always Best Care location, you can expect tailored service, expert guidance, and reliable help throughout the qualifying process.
The VA provides various programs that deliver both medical and non-medical home care services for eligible Veterans. These initiatives are part of the VA's home and community-based services. They're aimed at enhancing the well-being of Veterans facing chronic illnesses or service-related disabilities.
Non-medical home care encompasses services such as companionship, assistance with household tasks, and personal care. In contrast, home health care services focus on medical needs and include skilled nursing, medication management, and rehabilitative therapies.
The homemaker and home health aide program includes a trained caregiver visiting the Veteran's home to assist with daily household tasks, like grocery shopping or personal care. The frequency of the caregiver's visits can vary based on the Veteran's requirements, whether they need support daily or just occasionally. Veterans can keep receiving help as long as they need assistance with everyday activities. This program enables Veterans to remain in their homes instead of relocating to a nursing facility. It also supports family caregivers by alleviating their stress and physical demands.
The financial support provided by the VA for Veterans' home care can differ significantly depending on the program utilized by the Veteran, their disability status, and various other factors. In the case of spouses or family members of Veterans, the VA's payment for home care will be determined by their eligibility and the specific care requirements they have. Working with a VA home care funding specialist in Tempe may help Veterans and their families understand eligibility requirements. Working with an expert may also help to clarify how much the VA will pay for in-home care.
Possibly. Whether a spouse or surviving spouse qualifies depends on their specific circumstances and their ability to fulfill eligibility criteria. For instance, a surviving spouse who enters into a new marriage loses eligibility for TRICARE, which is the military's health insurance program. If a spouse or surviving spouse does not qualify for TRICARE, they might still have access to VA health care benefits through programs like The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).
Request More Information About our VA Funded In-home Care For Veterans
At Always Best Care, our mission is to provide quality in-home care services for Veterans and to help them obtain the funds needed to pay for the care they deserve. As part of our program, we want to help Veterans and their families understand what VA programs are available.
That's why, when you or your family reaches out to our VA home care claims managers, we'll work diligently to educate you about VA-funded home care. Qualifying for this kind of care is difficult, which is why we help with every aspect of the eligibility process. From filling out paperwork to researching your unique history and even preparing written legal opinions, we handle the hard work so you can focus on your health.
To contact an Always Best Care VA home care funding expert to learn more about our VA Community Care Network, or to arrange a no obligation care consultation, contact us toll-free at 1-855-520-CARE.
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Kestra Holdings, a leading wealth management company serving independent financial professionals and firms nationwide, today announced the planned opening of a secondary headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Kestra will maintain its primary headquarters in Austin, Texas, while its presence in Tempe will help accelerate its ability to scale operations and deliver even greater support to its growing network of more than 1,700 financial advisors nationwide. Kestra’s Tempe location is anticipated to create a projected 250 new jobs over the next ...
Kestra Holdings, a leading wealth management company serving independent financial professionals and firms nationwide, today announced the planned opening of a secondary headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. Kestra will maintain its primary headquarters in Austin, Texas, while its presence in Tempe will help accelerate its ability to scale operations and deliver even greater support to its growing network of more than 1,700 financial advisors nationwide. Kestra’s Tempe location is anticipated to create a projected 250 new jobs over the next 18-24 months.
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Located at Rio 2100 east of Rio Salado Parkway and Price Road, this location marks a pivotal advancement in Kestra’s growth strategy, strengthening business continuity while tapping into the region’s deep financial services talent pool.
In addition, Kestra announced key executive hires including Angela Xavier, Client Experience Officer who will oversee day-to-day operations in Tempe; General Counsel Jeremy Carr in Austin; and Jim Collins as Head of Business Development for Kestra Financial.
“It’s an exciting time for growth and expansion here at Kestra,” said James Poer, Chief Executive Officer of Kestra Holdings. “The addition of these key hires, and our expansion into Tempe, reflects our commitment to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and investing in great people. Austin will remain a vital hub of innovation and leadership for our company, and Tempe will serve as a complementary center of talent and opportunity. Together, these locations will strengthen our ability to serve our community of high-performing advisors while fostering the growth of vibrant, collaborative teams in both markets.”
Kestra’s decision to open its newest office in the Greater Phoenix market follows an in-depth analysis of key locations, with Kestra choosing the region for its dynamic, diverse, and rapidly expanding metro area. Initially, the new office will house client service and operations teams, with additional business functions to follow in future phases.
“Kestra’s decision to establish a major presence in Tempe reflects both the strength of our market and the company’s forward-looking vision for empowering entrepreneurial financial advisors — and, through them, the financial futures of everyday investors,” said Tempe Mayor Corey Woods. “We are proud to welcome Kestra and look forward to the opportunities this will create for our community.”
“Kestra’s expansion into Tempe builds on Greater Phoenix’s position as a thriving center for financial services and innovation,” said Thomas Maynard, Senior Vice President of Business Development of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “We’re confident this expansion will be mutually beneficial for the company and for our local talent pool.”
“Kestra’s secondary headquarters in Tempe highlights Arizona’s attractiveness as a top destination for business and financial services companies,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “This location will create high-quality jobs and enhance Tempe and Arizona’s innovative business and financial services sectors.”
Jim Bayless and Trey Glenn of CBRE Phoenix represented Kestra.
Kestra Holdings currently employs nearly 1,050 people and serves high-performing, independent financial advisors from across the United States.
TEMPE, AZ — Just months ago, Arizona Small Dog Rescue moved into its new location after outgrowing its aging facility in Phoenix. Now, the rescue has even more work to do thanks to Monday’s storms.The nonprofit animal rescue organization moved into the location near Rural and Guadalupe roads in May.When a strong storm and microburst slammed down on an area in Tempe, it caused exterior damage to several businesses and homes, including Arizona Small Dog Rescue.The organization says its main shade structure, fen...
TEMPE, AZ — Just months ago, Arizona Small Dog Rescue moved into its new location after outgrowing its aging facility in Phoenix. Now, the rescue has even more work to do thanks to Monday’s storms.
The nonprofit animal rescue organization moved into the location near Rural and Guadalupe roads in May.
When a strong storm and microburst slammed down on an area in Tempe, it caused exterior damage to several businesses and homes, including Arizona Small Dog Rescue.
The organization says its main shade structure, fences, exercise pens, and more were severely damaged. A tree was also uprooted and downed in the parking lot.
This comes after other storm activity caused damage to the facility in August.
Due to the damage and the amount of work that needs to be done, Arizona Small Dog Rescue says it will be closed to the public for several days.
In the meantime, staff will be working to clean up the damage and care for the dogs, and the organization is asking its volunteers to lend an extra hand. It’s also asking community members to pitch in where they can, too. Here's how to donate.
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PHOENIX — Tempe Mayor Corey Woods is planning to sign a state of emergency for his city on Wednesday, following a devastating microburst that blasted through the city on Monday.Woods said it was the worst storm he’s seen in the town since he moved there and that many residents are traumatized by the destruction.“We have a lot of residents in Tempe who are very much traumatized by the situation. So we are doing everything we can to assist them during what is a very, very challenging time,” Woods said on ...
PHOENIX — Tempe Mayor Corey Woods is planning to sign a state of emergency for his city on Wednesday, following a devastating microburst that blasted through the city on Monday.
Woods said it was the worst storm he’s seen in the town since he moved there and that many residents are traumatized by the destruction.
“We have a lot of residents in Tempe who are very much traumatized by the situation. So we are doing everything we can to assist them during what is a very, very challenging time,” Woods said on Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos.
“It was a substantial amount of damage, frankly, to homes and trees and just sort of the overall landscape. So it’s going to take some time to really restore everything to where it was before.”
The American Red Cross and Maricopa County Emergency Management are chipping in with the recovery efforts.
An emergency shelter was set up on Monday at the Escalante Multigenerational Center for those displaced and in need of essentials because of the storm.
Woods said an industrial park that housed 64 small businesses had its roof “ripped clean off the facility.”
“For those businesses, they are clearly not going to be able to operate in their current building without the use of a roof. So, they’re currently now looking for new places to maybe temporarily relocate their businesses so they can stay functional while that industrial park is repaired,” Woods said.
City Manager Rosa Inchausti added in a release that nine apartment buildings and several other homes are now uninhabitable.
Along with businesses and homes that are uninhabitable, many facilities in the area are closed.
Those include the following:
Inchausti said that during a typical day, emergency teams respond to 80 calls per day.
On Monday, those calls more than doubled to 170.
“The scope and severity of the damage have required additional assistance at the county and state level,” she said in a release.
For those in need of resources, a website has been set up to find and obtain those items.
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Tesla is validating Robotaxi in a new area, and as the company has continued to gain some additional permissions to begin testing in new states, it seems its Full Self-Driving-based ride-hailing project is moving toward a larger footprint.Two Robotaxi units with LiDAR validation equipment were spotted in Gilbert, Arizona, recently, showing that Tesla is aiming to launch its ride-hailing service in the state soon: — Greggertruck (@greggertruck) October 11, 2025Another unit was spotted in Tem...
Tesla is validating Robotaxi in a new area, and as the company has continued to gain some additional permissions to begin testing in new states, it seems its Full Self-Driving-based ride-hailing project is moving toward a larger footprint.
Two Robotaxi units with LiDAR validation equipment were spotted in Gilbert, Arizona, recently, showing that Tesla is aiming to launch its ride-hailing service in the state soon:
— Greggertruck (@greggertruck) October 11, 2025
Another unit was spotted in Tempe, Arizona:
Spotted this one and another one behind it in Tempe, AZ. I also saw a pair driving from Mesa to Tempe. Looks like they’re validating the entire east valley. I haven’t seen any in the west valley yet. pic.twitter.com/gFWTHhmBLT
These types of validation vehicles have been spotted in several areas ahead of their launch as a public ride-hailing service for passengers. Tesla first launched Robotaxi in Austin, Texas, back in late June, and since then, it has expanded to the Bay Area of California.
However, Tesla has continued to attempt to expand Robotaxi to other areas as well, including Nevada and Arizona. It has also been working toward approvals in other states based on job postings, as Tesla is hiring for Autopilot Vehicle Operators in New York and Florida, as well.
The expansion of the Robotaxi ride-hailing service has been an effort that Tesla has been spending a lot of time on over the past few months. CEO Elon Musk said the expansion aims to bring Robotaxi to at least half of the U.S. population by the end of the year, but there is still plenty of work to be done.
Tesla did make its Robotaxi app public in recent months, allowing more members of the public to experience the suite for themselves, as long as they could get to Austin or the Bay Area.
In the coming months, it seems more apparent that Tesla will take a broader focus on expanding Robotaxi, especially with the fact that these validation vehicles are being spotted throughout different parts of the United States.
PHOENIX — A day after a microburst in Tempe leveled trees, damaged buildings and displaced more than 100 people, the city’s mayor had strong words to describe the storm.“I have lived here for over 22 years and I’ve never seen a storm like the one we saw yesterday,” Mayor Corey Woods said during a press conference on Tuesday.The city was hit by what Woods called “an extreme microburst” on Monday afternoon. The storm dropped 0.75 inches of rain within minutes and had wind speeds that reac...
PHOENIX — A day after a microburst in Tempe leveled trees, damaged buildings and displaced more than 100 people, the city’s mayor had strong words to describe the storm.
“I have lived here for over 22 years and I’ve never seen a storm like the one we saw yesterday,” Mayor Corey Woods said during a press conference on Tuesday.
The city was hit by what Woods called “an extreme microburst” on Monday afternoon. The storm dropped 0.75 inches of rain within minutes and had wind speeds that reached as high as 70 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix.
The storm came at the tail end of a wet weekend of weather that saw the Valley get hit by remnants of Hurricanes Priscilla and Raymond, which traveled north after making landfall on Mexico’s west coast.
On Monday, the Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department responded to more than 180 calls for service, which was a 50% increase from a typical day, according to Assistant Chief Tony Butch.
The calls were due to downed trees, fire alarms going off, flood and medical calls, Butch said.
However, none of the medical calls were related to the storm and no injuries have been connected to the weather, the assistant chief added.
Crews have also noted damage to about 70 small businesses.
All of this means that it will take time for the city to fully recover, according to Butch.
“This took a long toll on the city and community,” he said. “We’ve gone from response to now we’re in the recovery phase. So, we’re going to ask (for) your assistance in assisting us in that recovery phase.”
Woods also stressed that the public needs to be patient.
“There was a record amount of damage that took place yesterday,” the mayor said. “So, it’s going to take some bit of time to really make sure that we can get all of this cleaned up and get everything restored as it was.”
The Tempe Public Works Department also said it will do extra bulk trash pickups in the most heavily affected areas in order to help clean up storm damage. The department said all debris needs to be no longer than 4 feet and no wider than 19 inches in diameter in order to be picked up.
Anyone who has been displaced by the storms can go to a temporary emergency shelter, which is located at the Escalante Multi-Generational Center, which is located near University Drive and Price Road.
The Arizona Humane Society has offered to care for all pets belonging to those who have been displaced.
Woods said opening the shelter and working to clear the storm debris quickly is all about addressing his No. 1 priority: the citizens of Tempe.
“In Tempe, the nearly 200,000 people are the most important thing we have,” Woods said. “They are really the lifeblood of the community.”
KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Balin Overstolz McNair contributed to this report.
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