Veterans' Home Care in Anniston, AL: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Anniston, AL: the local picture

992

veterans aged 65 or older (21% of residents 65+)

4,769

residents 65 or older (22% of Anniston)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Calhoun County)

38%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Calhoun County)

About 992 Anniston residents aged 65 or older are veterans (21% of that age group; 18% in Calhoun County), out of 1,714 veterans of all adult ages in town.

46% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (45% in Calhoun County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Anniston compared with Calhoun County and Alabama

Census figure	Anniston	Calhoun County	Alabama
Residents 65+ who are veterans	21%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	45%	38%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,375	$48,063	—

Older residents in towns around Anniston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Saks, AL	3.6 mi	2,035	9.9%
West End-Cobb Town, AL	4.1 mi	542	12%
Weaver, AL	5.9 mi	462	16%
Choccolocco, AL	6.0 mi	680	15%
Oxford, AL	6.3 mi	3,678	17%
Alexandria, AL	7.0 mi	650	17%

Hospitals near Anniston

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center	Anniston, AL	5.6 mi	1 of 5	(256) 235-5121
Gadsden Regional Medical Center	Gadsden, AL	22 mi	2 of 5	(256) 494-4000
Citizens Baptist Medical Center	Talladega, AL	24 mi	1 of 5	(256) 761-4542

Straight-line miles from the center of Anniston. 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 Anniston

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $3,948 monthly median income of Anniston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Anniston: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Anniston?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $3,948 monthly median income of Anniston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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; 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Anniston, AL