In-Home Care for Veterans in Fernandina Beach, FL

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Fernandina Beach, FL: the local picture

1,094

veterans aged 65 or older (22% of residents 65+)

5,069

residents 65 or older (38% of Fernandina Beach)

22%

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

26%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Nassau County)

About 1,094 Fernandina Beach residents aged 65 or older are veterans (22% of that age group; 18% in Nassau County), out of 1,457 veterans of all adult ages in town.

22% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Nassau County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Fernandina Beach compared with Nassau County and Florida

Census figure	Fernandina Beach	Nassau County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	22%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	38%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	6.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,730	$73,988	—

Older residents in towns around Fernandina Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Yulee, FL	7.2 mi	2,956	18%
St. Marys, GA	10 mi	3,250	20%
Atlantic Beach, FL	22 mi	3,740	20%
Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL	24 mi	1,432	27%
Kingsland, GA	24 mi	2,256	35%
Neptune Beach, FL	24 mi	1,436	16%

Hospitals near Fernandina Beach

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Baptist Medical Center - Nassau	Fernandina Beach, FL	1.0 mi	4 of 5	(904) 321-3500
Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus	Saint Marys, GA	7.5 mi	4 of 5	(912) 576-6401
Mayo Clinic	Jacksonville, FL	25 mi	5 of 5	(904) 953-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fernandina Beach. 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 Fernandina Beach

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $8,144 monthly median income of Fernandina Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Fernandina Beach: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Fernandina Beach?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 17% of the $8,144 monthly median income of Fernandina Beach households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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.