In-Home Care for Veterans in Clearwater, SC

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Clearwater, SC: the local picture

90

veterans aged 65 or older (27% of residents 65+)

338

residents 65 or older (10% of Clearwater)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Aiken County)

29%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (24% in Aiken County)

About 90 Clearwater residents aged 65 or older are veterans (27% of that age group; 19% in Aiken County), out of 161 veterans of all adult ages in town.

55% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Aiken County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Clearwater compared with Aiken County and South Carolina

Census figure	Clearwater	Aiken County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ who are veterans	27%	19%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	34%	33%
Residents 65 or older	10%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	44%	22%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	31%	12%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,393	$57,237	—

Older residents in towns around Clearwater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Belvedere, SC	2.8 mi	756	16%
Burnettown, SC	3.0 mi	441	11%
North Augusta, SC	3.0 mi	4,801	13%
Gloverville, SC	5.9 mi	357	3.4%
Aiken, SC	11 mi	9,475	17%
Martinez, GA	11 mi	5,959	15%

Hospitals near Clearwater

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Piedmont Augusta Hospital	Augusta, GA	4.6 mi	2 of 5	(706) 722-9011
Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated With Med Col	Augusta, GA	5.0 mi	1 of 5	(706) 721-6569
Augusta Va Medical Center	Augusta, GA	6.2 mi	4 of 5	(706) 823-2201

Straight-line miles from the center of Clearwater. 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 Clearwater

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $2,783 monthly median income of Clearwater households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina 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 Clearwater: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Clearwater?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $2,783 monthly median income of Clearwater households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina 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 (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.