In-Home Care for Veterans in Berkeley Lake, GA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Berkeley Lake, GA: the local picture

69

veterans aged 65 or older (9.4% of residents 65+)

731

residents 65 or older (28% of Berkeley Lake)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Gwinnett County)

7.4%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (19% in Gwinnett County)

About 69 Berkeley Lake residents aged 65 or older are veterans (9.4% of that age group; 13% in Gwinnett County), out of 109 veterans of all adult ages in town.

15% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Gwinnett County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Berkeley Lake compared with Gwinnett County and Georgia

Census figure	Berkeley Lake	Gwinnett County	Georgia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	9.4%	13%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	28%	34%
Residents 65 or older	28%	11%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.4%	19%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	3.6%	18%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.4%	9.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,438	$67,396	—

Older residents in towns around Berkeley Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Duluth, GA	2.4 mi	4,297	15%
Peachtree Corners, GA	2.9 mi	5,581	11%
Norcross, GA	3.3 mi	1,733	6.8%
Johns Creek, GA	3.7 mi	11,203	10.0%
Lilburn, GA	6.9 mi	2,558	26%
Doraville, GA	7.0 mi	1,291	2.1%

Hospitals near Berkeley Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northside Hospital Duluth	Duluth, GA	1.9 mi	4 of 5	(678) 312-1000
Emory Johns Creek Hospital	Johns Creek, GA	3.8 mi	4 of 5	(678) 474-7000
Peachford Behavioral Health System Of Atlanta	Atlanta, GA	8.0 mi	not rated	(770) 455-3200

Straight-line miles from the center of Berkeley Lake. 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 Berkeley Lake

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $7,787 monthly median income of Berkeley Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Berkeley Lake: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Berkeley Lake?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $7,787 monthly median income of Berkeley Lake households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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.