In-Home Care for Veterans in Fort Lee, VA
Private caregivers for older veterans at home, and where to ask about VA home care programs. CaregiverConnect is not part of the VA, and caregivers here are not VA-approved. Post what you need in Fort Lee for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Veterans’ Home Care in Fort Lee, VA: the local picture
About 5 Fort Lee residents aged 65 or older are veterans (29% of that age group; 27% in Prince George County), out of 444 veterans of all adult ages in town.
71% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Prince George County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.
Fort Lee compared with Prince George County and Virginia
| Census figure | Fort Lee | Prince George County | Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ who are veterans | 29% | 27% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 71% | 29% | 31% |
| Residents 65 or older | 0.2% | 13% | 17% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 0.0% | 19% | 27% |
| Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking | 71% | 18% | 19% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 6.9% | 8.8% |
Older residents in towns around Fort Lee
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Veterans (65+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg, VA | 3.9 mi | 5,634 | 19% |
| Colonial Heights, VA | 4.0 mi | 3,364 | 21% |
| Hopewell, VA | 4.2 mi | 3,464 | 14% |
| Ettrick, VA | 5.5 mi | 732 | 16% |
| Enon, VA | 6.4 mi | 655 | 28% |
| Matoaca, VA | 7.4 mi | 296 | 17% |
Hospitals near Fort Lee
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Medical Center | Hopewell, VA | 4.1 mi | 3 of 5 | (804) 541-1600 |
| Bon Secours Southside Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | 4.7 mi | 2 of 5 | (804) 765-5000 |
| Henrico Doctors' Hospital | Richmond, VA | 16 mi | 4 of 5 | (804) 289-4500 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Lee. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What veterans’ home care costs in Fort Lee
At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.
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.
Veterans’ Home Care in Fort Lee: common questions
How much does veterans’ home care cost in Fort Lee?
At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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).
More senior care near Fort Lee
Veterans’ Home Care in nearby cities
- Veterans’ Home Care in Petersburg, VA
- Veterans’ Home Care in Colonial Heights, VA
- Veterans’ Home Care in Hopewell, VA
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- Veterans’ Home Care in Enon, VA
- Veterans’ Home Care in Matoaca, VA
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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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