Veterans' Home Care in Buckhead, GA: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Buckhead, GA: the local picture

127

veterans aged 65 or older (46% of residents 65+)

279

residents 65 or older (5.9% of Buckhead)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Bryan County)

23%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (21% in Bryan County)

About 127 Buckhead residents aged 65 or older are veterans (46% of that age group; 21% in Bryan County), out of 591 veterans of all adult ages in town.

51% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Bryan County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Buckhead compared with Bryan County and Georgia

Census figure	Buckhead	Bryan County	Georgia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	46%	21%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	37%	34%
Residents 65 or older	5.9%	11%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	23%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.2%	11%

Older residents in towns around Buckhead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Richmond Hill, GA	3.9 mi	1,179	13%
Georgetown, GA	8.5 mi	1,427	26%
Montgomery, GA	11 mi	1,054	10%
Savannah, GA	11 mi	21,137	15%
Skidaway Island, GA	14 mi	4,826	17%
Garden City, GA	16 mi	1,182	17%

Hospitals near Buckhead

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah	Savannah, GA	9.4 mi	2 of 5	(912) 819-4100
Candler Hospital	Savannah, GA	15 mi	2 of 5	(912) 819-5290
Georgia Regional Hosp Savannah	Savannah, GA	16 mi	not rated	(912) 356-2045

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckhead. 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 Buckhead

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. 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 Buckhead: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Buckhead?

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. 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 (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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Buckhead, GA