Veterans' Home Care in Delhi, NY: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Delhi, NY: the local picture

31

veterans aged 65 or older (8.3% of residents 65+)

374

residents 65 or older (12% of Delhi)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Delaware County)

40%

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

About 31 Delhi residents aged 65 or older are veterans (8.3% of that age group; 12% in Delaware County), out of 53 veterans of all adult ages in town.

29% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Delaware County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Delhi compared with Delaware County and New York

Census figure	Delhi	Delaware County	New York
Residents 65+ who are veterans	8.3%	12%	9.0%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	12%	26%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10.0%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,250	$54,506	—

Older residents in towns around Delhi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Oneonta, NY	14 mi	2,121	12%
Sidney, NY	25 mi	577	12%
Liberty, NY	34 mi	803	15%
Cobleskill, NY	35 mi	1,022	8.3%
Norwich, NY	36 mi	1,701	8.8%
Monticello, NY	45 mi	1,184	12%

Hospitals near Delhi

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
O'connor Hospital	Delhi, NY	1.2 mi	not rated	(607) 746-0300
Delaware Valley Hospital, Inc	Walton, NY	14 mi	1 of 5	(607) 865-2188
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital	Oneonta, NY	15 mi	3 of 5	(607) 432-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Delhi. 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 Delhi

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Delhi households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 CDPAP in New York: how to get paid to care for a family member.

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 Delhi: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Delhi?

At the New York median aide wage of $19.05 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,651 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Delhi households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New York's minimum wage is $17.00 in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties, $16.00 in the rest of the state (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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.

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