Caring for a Veteran is a deeply meaningful responsibility—and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recognizes that caregivers need resources too. The VA Caregiver Support Program (CSP) includes:
- Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS): Offers support to caregivers of Veterans from any service era enrolled in VA health care. Services include peer mentoring, skills training, one-on-one coaching, support groups, and resource referrals.
- Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC): Designed for caregivers of eligible Veterans (including post‑9/11 and expanded to earlier eras) who require daily help due to serious injury or illness. Approved caregivers receive a monthly stipend, medical coverage support, respite care, travel reimbursement, and access to legal and financial planning assistance.
- Ensure the Veteran is enrolled in VA health care.
- Contact your local VA Facility Caregiver Support Team or call the Caregiver Support Line at 1‑855‑260‑3274 for guidance
- Speak with a Caregiver Support Coordinator, who will explain eligibility, benefits, and support services tailored to your situation.
While CSP provides caregiver support and stipend options, many families also need professional in‑home help. That’s where BrightStar Care of Temecula / Lake Elsinore steps in as a trusted VA‑approved home care provider in our area.
🌟 BrightStar Care: What They Offer
- Local in‑home care services, from personal care to skilled nursing, available in Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, and surrounding communities
- Specialization in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, led by a registered nurse who creates custom care plans and adapts them to evolving needs BrightStar Care.
- Serving Veterans, along with seniors, adults, children, and those with special needs
- Certified Caregivers: All staff—CNAs, Home Health Aides, RNs—are background‑checked, trained, and supervised by nurses
- 24/7 support: Around-the-clock care coordination and regular nurse check-ins to ensure quality service and responsiveness
- If a Veteran and their caregiver are enrolled in PCAFC or PGCSS, the caregiver may use VA-approved providers like BrightStar to deliver in‑home care while receiving support from VA.
- The monthly stipend or respite care benefit can help offset the cost of professional care from a provider such as BrightStar.
- Contacting BrightStar during your CSP planning process helps you build a care plan aligned with VA benefits.