In-Home Care for Veterans in Centerville, GA

Local figures

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

326

veterans aged 65 or older (22% of residents 65+)

1,460

residents 65 or older (17% of Centerville)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Houston County)

22%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (25% in Houston County)

About 326 Centerville residents aged 65 or older are veterans (22% of that age group; 26% in Houston County), out of 597 veterans of all adult ages in town.

32% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Houston County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Centerville compared with Houston County and Georgia

Census figure	Centerville	Houston County	Georgia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	22%	26%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	35%	34%
Residents 65 or older	17%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	24%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.9%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,625	$64,120	—

Older residents in towns around Centerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Warner Robins, GA	3.3 mi	9,860	28%
Byron, GA	3.7 mi	727	26%
Perry, GA	12 mi	3,312	20%
Macon, GA	12 mi	25,755	16%
Fort Valley, GA	13 mi	1,229	10%
Cochran, GA	26 mi	727	11%

Hospitals near Centerville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Emory Houston Hospital Warner Robins	Warner Robins, GA	2.7 mi	2 of 5	(478) 922-4281
Atrium Health Navicent Peach	Byron, GA	6.1 mi	1 of 5	(478) 654-2000
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center	Macon, GA	13 mi	2 of 5	(478) 633-1000

Straight-line miles from the center of Centerville. 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 Centerville

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 19% of the $6,302 monthly median income of Centerville 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 Centerville: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Centerville?

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 19% of the $6,302 monthly median income of Centerville 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.