In-Home Care for Veterans in Eddyville, KY

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Eddyville, KY: the local picture

154

veterans aged 65 or older (30% of residents 65+)

519

residents 65 or older (18% of Eddyville)

67%

of residents 65+ report a disability (49% in Lyon County)

49%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Lyon County)

About 154 Eddyville residents aged 65 or older are veterans (30% of that age group; 21% in Lyon County), out of 230 veterans of all adult ages in town.

67% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (49% in Lyon County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Eddyville compared with Lyon County and Kentucky

Census figure	Eddyville	Lyon County	Kentucky
Residents 65+ who are veterans	30%	21%	14%
Residents 65+ with a disability	67%	49%	39%
Residents 65 or older	18%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	46%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	11%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,563	$48,945	—

Older residents in towns around Eddyville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Princeton, KY	11 mi	1,254	17%
Marion, KY	18 mi	718	6.5%
Calvert City, KY	18 mi	474	12%
Cadiz, KY	21 mi	472	16%
Benton, KY	22 mi	947	16%
Reidland, KY	25 mi	966	10%

Hospitals near Eddyville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Caldwell Medical Center	Princeton, KY	12 mi	not rated	(270) 365-0300
Livingston Hospital And Healthcare Services, Inc	Salem, KY	16 mi	4 of 5	(270) 988-2299
Crittenden Community Hospital	Marion, KY	17 mi	not rated	(270) 965-5281

Straight-line miles from the center of Eddyville. 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 Eddyville

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 69% of the $2,214 monthly median income of Eddyville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Eddyville: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Eddyville?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 69% of the $2,214 monthly median income of Eddyville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (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; 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.