Veterans' Home Care in Decherd, TN: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

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

50

veterans aged 65 or older (15% of residents 65+)

324

residents 65 or older (11% of Decherd)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Franklin County)

45%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (30% in Franklin County)

About 50 Decherd residents aged 65 or older are veterans (15% of that age group; 18% in Franklin County), out of 168 veterans of all adult ages in town.

39% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Franklin County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Decherd compared with Franklin County and Tennessee

Census figure	Decherd	Franklin County	Tennessee
Residents 65+ who are veterans	15%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	43%	36%
Residents 65 or older	11%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	18%	26%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	11%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,778	$45,017	—

Older residents in towns around Decherd

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Winchester, TN	2.6 mi	2,358	19%
Estill Springs, TN	4.5 mi	479	21%
Sewanee, TN	8.7 mi	375	14%
Tullahoma, TN	14 mi	4,040	22%
Lynchburg, TN	17 mi	1,477	22%
Manchester, TN	17 mi	2,164	15%

Hospitals near Decherd

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchest	Winchester, TN	3.0 mi	3 of 5	(931) 967-8200
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital	Tullahoma, TN	12 mi	3 of 5	(931) 393-3000
Unity Medical Center	Manchester, TN	19 mi	3 of 5	(931) 728-6354

Straight-line miles from the center of Decherd. 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 Decherd

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 71% of the $1,898 monthly median income of Decherd 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 Decherd: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Decherd?

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 71% of the $1,898 monthly median income of Decherd 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 (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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Decherd, TN