In-Home Care for Veterans in Chesapeake, VA

Local figures

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

8,332

veterans aged 65 or older (23% of residents 65+)

36,797

residents 65 or older (15% of Chesapeake)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability

26%

of residents 65+ in households live alone

About 8,332 Chesapeake residents aged 65 or older are veterans (23% of that age group), out of 28,583 veterans of all adult ages in town.

33% 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.

Chesapeake compared with Virginia

Census figure	Chesapeake	Virginia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,375	—

Older residents in towns around Chesapeake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Portsmouth, VA	13 mi	15,037	20%
Moyock, NC	14 mi	717	22%
Virginia Beach, VA	17 mi	72,515	25%
Norfolk, VA	17 mi	30,440	21%
Suffolk, VA	18 mi	15,100	21%
Carrollton, VA	22 mi	983	17%

Hospitals near Chesapeake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Chesapeake General Hospital	Chesapeake, VA	5.2 mi	3 of 5	(757) 312-8121
Nmc Portsmouth	Portsmouth, VA	11 mi	not rated	(757) 953-5000
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center	Portsmouth, VA	11 mi	3 of 5	(757) 398-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of Chesapeake. 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 Chesapeake

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 22% of the $5,615 monthly median income of Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Chesapeake?

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 22% of the $5,615 monthly median income of Chesapeake 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.