Veterans' Home Care in Clanton, AL: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Clanton, AL: the local picture

216

veterans aged 65 or older (11% of residents 65+)

1,911

residents 65 or older (21% of Clanton)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Chilton County)

42%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Chilton County)

About 216 Clanton residents aged 65 or older are veterans (11% of that age group; 11% in Chilton County), out of 288 veterans of all adult ages in town.

44% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Chilton County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Clanton compared with Chilton County and Alabama

Census figure	Clanton	Chilton County	Alabama
Residents 65+ who are veterans	11%	11%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	42%	38%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,774	$42,402	—

Older residents in towns around Clanton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Jemison, AL	11 mi	399	8.3%
Calera, AL	20 mi	1,478	18%
Pine Level, AL	21 mi	712	18%
Holtville, AL	23 mi	697	25%
Montevallo, AL	23 mi	1,024	14%
Columbiana, AL	24 mi	809	15%

Hospitals near Clanton

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Vincent's Chilton	Clanton, AL	1.5 mi	not rated	(205) 258-4400
Shelby Baptist Medical Center	Alabaster, AL	26 mi	2 of 5	(205) 620-8100
Prattville Baptist Hospital	Prattville, AL	27 mi	3 of 5	(334) 361-4267

Straight-line miles from the center of Clanton. 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 Clanton

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Clanton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Clanton: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Clanton?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Clanton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Clanton, AL