Veterans' Home Care in Bristol, VA: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Bristol, VA: the local picture

477

veterans aged 65 or older (12% of residents 65+)

3,986

residents 65 or older (24% of Bristol)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability

35%

of residents 65+ in households live alone

About 477 Bristol residents aged 65 or older are veterans (12% of that age group), out of 1,007 veterans of all adult ages in town.

41% of all residents 65 and older report a disability; ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Bristol compared with Virginia

Census figure	Bristol	Virginia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	12%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	31%
Residents 65 or older	24%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,192	—

Older residents in towns around Bristol

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Bristol, TN	5.2 mi	5,391	16%
Blountville, TN	11 mi	702	25%
Abingdon, VA	12 mi	2,046	11%
Bloomingdale, TN	20 mi	2,040	12%
Elizabethton, TN	20 mi	2,950	13%
Lebanon, VA	20 mi	1,014	17%

Hospitals near Bristol

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center	Bristol, TN	3.6 mi	2 of 5	(423) 844-1121
Johnston Memorial Hospital	Abingdon, VA	11 mi	3 of 5	(276) 258-1000
Russell County Hospital	Lebanon, VA	19 mi	4 of 5	(276) 883-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bristol. 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 Bristol

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,016 monthly median income of Bristol households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Bristol: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Bristol?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,016 monthly median income of Bristol households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Bristol, VA