In-Home Care for Veterans in Dandridge, TN

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Dandridge, TN: the local picture

216

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

814

residents 65 or older (23% of Dandridge)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Jefferson County)

44%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Jefferson County)

About 216 Dandridge residents aged 65 or older are veterans (27% of that age group; 17% in Jefferson County), out of 318 veterans of all adult ages in town.

41% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Jefferson County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Dandridge compared with Jefferson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Dandridge	Jefferson County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ who are veterans	27%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	40%	36%
Residents 65 or older	23%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	26%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.3%	8.4%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,068	$50,059	—

Older residents in towns around Dandridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Jefferson City, TN	6.9 mi	1,096	20%
White Pine, TN	9.4 mi	387	20%
Strawberry Plains, TN	12 mi	466	14%
Sevierville, TN	13 mi	3,392	13%
Newport, TN	14 mi	1,289	12%
Morristown, TN	14 mi	5,184	19%

Hospitals near Dandridge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital	Jefferson City, TN	6.6 mi	2 of 5	(865) 471-2500
Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center	Newport, TN	14 mi	4 of 5	(423) 625-2200
Leconte Medical Center	Sevierville, TN	14 mi	5 of 5	(865) 446-7500

Straight-line miles from the center of Dandridge. 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 Dandridge

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,006 monthly median income of Dandridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Dandridge: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Dandridge?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,006 monthly median income of Dandridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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.