Veterans' Home Care in Elkins, WV: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Elkins, WV: the local picture

224

veterans aged 65 or older (20% of residents 65+)

1,138

residents 65 or older (17% of Elkins)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Randolph County)

46%

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

About 224 Elkins residents aged 65 or older are veterans (20% of that age group; 14% in Randolph County), out of 394 veterans of all adult ages in town.

32% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Randolph County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Elkins compared with Randolph County and West Virginia

Census figure	Elkins	Randolph County	West Virginia
Residents 65+ who are veterans	20%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	39%
Residents 65 or older	17%	23%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,688	$37,321	—

Older residents in towns around Elkins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Philippi, WV	19 mi	693	14%
Buckhannon, WV	21 mi	717	13%
Grafton, WV	30 mi	914	20%
Bridgeport, WV	33 mi	2,173	13%
Weston, WV	34 mi	706	23%
Clarksburg, WV	36 mi	2,672	15%

Hospitals near Elkins

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Davis Medical Center	Elkins, WV	0.4 mi	2 of 5	(304) 636-3300
Vandalia Health Broaddus Hospital	Philippi, WV	20 mi	not rated	(304) 457-1760
St Joseph's Hospital Of Buckhannon, Inc	Buckhannon, WV	21 mi	3 of 5	(304) 472-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Elkins. 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 Elkins

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,141 monthly median income of Elkins households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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 West Virginia: ADW and Personal Options.

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 Elkins: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Elkins?

At the West Virginia median aide wage of $13.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,167 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,141 monthly median income of Elkins households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 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.

In-Home Care for Veterans in Elkins, WV