Veterans' Home Care in Dawson, GA: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

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

63

veterans aged 65 or older (7.8% of residents 65+)

810

residents 65 or older (19% of Dawson)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Calhoun County)

21%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Calhoun County)

About 63 Dawson residents aged 65 or older are veterans (7.8% of that age group; 16% in Calhoun County), out of 183 veterans of all adult ages in town.

38% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Calhoun County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Dawson compared with Calhoun County and Georgia

Census figure	Dawson	Calhoun County	Georgia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	7.8%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	37%	34%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	35%	26%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	27%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	24%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,991	$24,155	—

Older residents in towns around Dawson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Leesburg, GA	16 mi	395	11%
Cuthbert, GA	21 mi	495	13%
Albany, GA	21 mi	10,942	15%
Americus, GA	25 mi	2,362	14%
Putney, GA	29 mi	597	13%
Blakely, GA	39 mi	836	14%

Hospitals near Dawson

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital	Albany, GA	22 mi	2 of 5	(229) 312-4068
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center	Americus, GA	23 mi	3 of 5	(229) 931-1280
Phoebe Worth Medical Center	Sylvester, GA	38 mi	not rated	(229) 777-3851

Straight-line miles from the center of Dawson. 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 Dawson

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 56% of the $2,166 monthly median income of Dawson 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 Dawson: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Dawson?

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 56% of the $2,166 monthly median income of Dawson 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Dawson, GA