Veterans' Home Care in Berlin, NH: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Berlin, NH: the local picture

357

veterans aged 65 or older (19% of residents 65+)

1,886

residents 65 or older (20% of Berlin)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Coos County)

45%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Coos County)

About 357 Berlin residents aged 65 or older are veterans (19% of that age group; 18% in Coos County), out of 791 veterans of all adult ages in town.

44% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Coos County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Berlin compared with Coos County and New Hampshire

Census figure	Berlin	Coos County	New Hampshire
Residents 65+ who are veterans	19%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	36%	28%
Residents 65 or older	20%	26%	20%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	35%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	7.7%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,384	$46,696	—

Older residents in towns around Berlin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Littleton, NH	26 mi	710	20%
Conway, NH	35 mi	1,397	18%
Rumford, ME	36 mi	1,263	18%
St. Johnsbury, VT	36 mi	1,208	10%
Norway, ME	39 mi	677	12%
Newport, VT	55 mi	1,132	19%

Hospitals near Berlin

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Androscoggin Valley Hospital	Berlin, NH	4.3 mi	2 of 5	(603) 752-2200
Weeks Medical Center	Lancaster, NH	14 mi	not rated	(603) 788-4911
Littleton Regional Healthcare	Littleton, NH	27 mi	1 of 5	(603) 444-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Berlin. 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 Berlin

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 60% of the $2,699 monthly median income of Berlin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (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 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 Berlin: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Berlin?

At the New Hampshire median aide wage of $18.64 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,615 a month in wages, which is 60% of the $2,699 monthly median income of Berlin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Hampshire's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (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; 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 Berlin, NH