Honoring service through reliable care

Honoring service through reliable care

Honoring service through reliable care Founded in Tucson, our Veterans First program connects Southern Arizona veterans with trained, professional caregivers who have also served. For eligible veterans, care may be covered through VA Community Care. We provide a care experience grounded in the shared values of discipline and accountability.

A woman in a U.S. Army uniform smiles while using a laptop.
A black and white photo of a man wearing a "Veteran" hat and a "United We Stand" t-shirt.

A Shared Standard of Service

A Shared Standard of Service

A Shared Standard
of Service

Military service shapes values that continue long after active duty ends. Discipline, accountability, independence, and respect remain central to daily life.

By matching veterans with veteran caregivers, we create a care experience built on shared language and lived understanding. This connection strengthens trust and allows care to be delivered in a way that preserves dignity and honors personal routine.

Our caregivers are trained to understand the unique needs of those who have served. We focus on respectful communication, consistent presence, and reliable support.

Veteran-Focused Care and Training

Veteran-Focused Care and Training

We provide the structured training and complimentary, state-mandated credentials required for eligible veterans to serve as professional caregivers, including:

  • First Aid and CPR certification

  • Background screening

  • Direct Care Worker training

  • Specialized veteran-focused caregiver training

Our team uses trauma-informed techniques to maintain emotional safety and monitor for signs of anxiety or isolation. We ensure clear, consistent communication with families and care teams to keep support stable.

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Caregivers working qualifying hours may be eligible for a variety of outstanding employee benefits offered through Total Care Connections, including health and dental coverage.

Two people holding hands. A man in military fatigues sits with hands clasped, another person's hands reach in from the bottom of the frame to clasp the man's hands.
Two people holding hands. A man in military fatigues sits with hands clasped, another person's hands reach in from the bottom of the frame to clasp the man's hands.
Two people holding hands. A man in military fatigues sits with hands clasped, another person's hands reach in from the bottom of the frame to clasp the man's hands.
Two people holding hands. A man in military fatigues sits with hands clasped, another person's hands reach in from the bottom of the frame to clasp the man's hands.
Two people holding hands. A man in military fatigues sits with hands clasped, another person's hands reach in from the bottom of the frame to clasp the man's hands.

Strengthened Through Community Partnerships

The Veterans First Program is supported by partnerships with respected veteran-focused organizations. By working alongside local and regional veteran groups, we help connect individuals to broader support networks and community resources.

Our goal is not only to provide in-home care, but to reinforce connection within the veteran community and create opportunities for veterans to continue serving with purpose.

Supporting Veterans
and Their Families

Supporting Veterans
and Their Families

Care decisions affect the entire household. We provide steady guidance for veterans and their families as they explore care options and establish a plan that fits their medical and personal needs.

Bilingual care managers are available to guide Spanish-speaking families through the onboarding process and ensure clarity at every step.

Female veteran in wheel chair.

Helping You Navigate Your VA Benefits

Helping You Navigate Your VA Benefits

Understanding VA benefits can feel like its own full-time job. We help veterans and their families cut through the process and connect with the programs that cover in-home care.

Understanding VA benefits can feel like its own full-time job. We help veterans and their families cut through the process and connect with the programs that cover in-home care.

VA Community Care

VA Community Care

Allows eligible veterans to receive care at home through approved community providers like Total Care Connections, rather than traveling to a VA facility. For a detailed look at how authorization works, visit our Veteran Nursing Care page.

Aid and Attendance

Aid and Attendance

Provides additional monthly financial support to veterans or surviving spouses who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and mobility.

Our team helps you through every step, from determining eligibility to navigating the application process to coordinating care once approved. You don't have to figure it out on your own.

Our team helps you through every step, from determining eligibility to navigating the application process to coordinating care once approved. You don't have to figure it out on your own.

Explore Our Other Programs

Explore Our Other Programs

Learn more about the programs available in Tucson.

We help families understand their options and build in-home care that fits real needs, from childhood through later life.

Learn more about the programs available in Tucson.

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Family First

Specialized IHSS programs that train and pay family members to serve as caregivers.

Two women sitting on a couch, one in a white shirt and the other in blue scrubs with a stethoscope around her neck, holding hands and smiling.

Little Heroes First

Become your child's professional caregiver with training and full benefits included.

LHA Program

Become your child's Licensed Health Aide with training and full benefits included.

Honoring service through direct, reliable action.

Whether you are looking for care or interested in serving fellow veterans as a professional caregiver, our team is ready to help you navigate the next steps.

Schedule a Free Assessment

Honoring service through direct, reliable action.

Whether you are looking for care or interested in serving fellow veterans as a professional caregiver, our team is ready to help you navigate the next steps.

Schedule a Free Assessment

Honoring service through direct, reliable action.

Whether you are looking for care or interested in serving fellow veterans as a professional caregiver, our team is ready to help you navigate the next steps.

Schedule a Free Assessment

Honoring service through direct, reliable action.

Whether you are looking for care or interested in serving fellow veterans as a professional caregiver, our team is ready to help you navigate the next steps.

Schedule a Free Assessment

Honoring service through direct, reliable action.

Whether you are looking for care or interested in serving fellow veterans as a professional caregiver, our team is ready to help you navigate the next steps.

Schedule a Free Assessment

Trusted by Families, Every Day

Care that puts
people first

"We could not carry out our family’s daily life without the support and confidence we have in the care our son receives."

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"After trying three other agencies with numerous problems, Total Care was the best decision we made"

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"Her confidence in caregiving takes away my fears. Just her presence gives me strength."

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Donna L., Client |

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"The office staff is phenomenal, always flexible, and on top of my sister’s care."

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"We could not carry out our family’s daily life without the support and confidence we have in the care our son receives."

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Tania Y., Mother of a Veteran |

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"After trying three other agencies with numerous problems, Total Care was the best decision we made"

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Leslie W., Family Member |

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"Her confidence in caregiving takes away my fears. Just her presence gives me strength."

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Donna L., Client |

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"The office staff is phenomenal, always flexible, and on top of my sister’s care."

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Laura G., Sister of Client |

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"We could not carry out our family’s daily life without the support and confidence we have in the care our son receives."

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Tania Y., Mother of a Veteran |

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"After trying three other agencies with numerous problems, Total Care was the best decision we made"

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Leslie W., Family Member |

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"Her confidence in caregiving takes away my fears. Just her presence gives me strength."

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Donna L., Client |

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"The office staff is phenomenal, always flexible, and on top of my sister’s care."

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Laura G., Sister of Client |

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"We could not carry out our family’s daily life without the support and confidence we have in the care our son receives."

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Tania Y., Mother of a Veteran |

Google

"After trying three other agencies with numerous problems, Total Care was the best decision we made"

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Leslie W., Family Member |

Google

"Her confidence in caregiving takes away my fears. Just her presence gives me strength."

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Donna L., Client |

Google

"The office staff is phenomenal, always flexible, and on top of my sister’s care."

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Laura G., Sister of Client |

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"We could not carry out our family’s daily life without the support and confidence we have in the care our son receives."

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Tania Y., Mother of a Veteran |

Google

"After trying three other agencies with numerous problems, Total Care was the best decision we made"

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Leslie W., Family Member |

Google

"Her confidence in caregiving takes away my fears. Just her presence gives me strength."

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Donna L., Client |

Google

"The office staff is phenomenal, always flexible, and on top of my sister’s care."

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Laura G., Sister of Client |

Google

"We could not carry out our family’s daily life without the support and confidence we have in the care our son receives."

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Tania Y., Mother of a Veteran |

Google

"After trying three other agencies with numerous problems, Total Care was the best decision we made"

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Leslie W., Family Member |

Google

"Her confidence in caregiving takes away my fears. Just her presence gives me strength."

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Donna L., Client |

Google

"The office staff is phenomenal, always flexible, and on top of my sister’s care."

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Laura G., Sister of Client |

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The kinds of support we provide

From daily routines to specialized needs, care is shaped around what’s required at home.

Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight
Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Bathing
Toileting
Mobility
Nutrition
Exercise
Sundowning
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Organizing
24-Hour Care
Evening Routine
Mail Help
G-Tube Care
Wound Care
Insulin
Adult Nursing
Training Provided
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Dressing
Incontinence
Transfers
Hydration
Fall Safety
UTI Prevention
Housekeeping
Grocery Runs
Companionship
Respite Care
Bedside Care
Calendar Help
Bill Reminders
Tracheostomy
Ostomy Care
Skilled Nursing
Care Planning
Case Manager Support
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight
Grooming
Hygiene
Feeding
Medication
Dementia
Independence
Cooking
Transportation
Hobbies
Live-In Care
Morning Routine
Therapy Reminders
Vital Signs
Ventilator
Catheter Care
Pediatric Care
RN Oversight