Veterans' Home Care in Alfred, NY: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Alfred, NY: the local picture

15

veterans aged 65 or older (7.9% of residents 65+)

189

residents 65 or older (3.9% of Alfred)

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Allegany County)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Allegany County)

About 15 Alfred residents aged 65 or older are veterans (7.9% of that age group; 18% in Allegany County), out of 32 veterans of all adult ages in town.

18% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Allegany County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Alfred compared with Allegany County and New York

Census figure	Alfred	Allegany County	New York
Residents 65+ who are veterans	7.9%	18%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	35%	32%
Residents 65 or older	3.9%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	19%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	10%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,685	$50,207	—

Older residents in towns around Alfred

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Hornell, NY	8.4 mi	1,820	17%
Wellsville, NY	12 mi	1,125	16%
Dansville, NY	22 mi	1,035	24%
Bath, NY	25 mi	1,385	16%
Mount Morris, NY	33 mi	404	22%
Perry, NY	34 mi	593	22%

Hospitals near Alfred

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St James Hospital	Hornell, NY	8.5 mi	3 of 5	(607) 324-8000
Jones Memorial Hospital	Wellsville, NY	13 mi	4 of 5	(585) 593-1100
Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital	Dansville, NY	22 mi	3 of 5	(585) 335-6001

Straight-line miles from the center of Alfred. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for a veteran can help with

Company and help around the house
Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting
Rides to VA and other appointments
Meals and medication reminders

Cost

What veterans’ home care costs in Alfred

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,474 monthly median income of Alfred households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for a veteran

The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program sends a trained aide, supervised by a registered nurse, to help eligible veterans with daily activities at home. The Aid and Attendance benefit adds monthly payments to a VA pension for veterans who need help with daily activities. The VA Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for veterans before? Can you drive to the VA medical center or clinic? Are you comfortable with the paperwork VA programs need? More in our veterans’ home care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Veterans’ Home Care in Alfred: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Alfred?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $6,474 monthly median income of Alfred households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does the VA pay for in-home care?

For eligible veterans, VA programs such as Homemaker and Home Health Aide care can provide help at home, and Aid and Attendance can add to a VA pension. Ask the VA about eligibility; the Caregiver Support Line is 1-855-260-3274 (caregiver.va.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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