Veterans' Home Care in Gadsden, AL: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Gadsden, AL: the local picture

782

veterans aged 65 or older (13% of residents 65+)

6,020

residents 65 or older (18% of Gadsden)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Etowah County)

38%

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

About 782 Gadsden residents aged 65 or older are veterans (13% of that age group; 12% in Etowah County), out of 1,452 veterans of all adult ages in town.

39% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Etowah County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Gadsden compared with Etowah County and Alabama

Census figure	Gadsden	Etowah County	Alabama
Residents 65+ who are veterans	13%	12%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	38%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	29%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,137	$44,181	—

Older residents in towns around Gadsden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Attalla, AL	6.2 mi	1,350	9.6%
Glencoe, AL	6.2 mi	1,184	12%
Rainbow City, AL	6.6 mi	1,947	12%
Southside, AL	8.0 mi	1,962	14%
Hokes Bluff, AL	8.9 mi	1,091	6.0%
Boaz, AL	15 mi	1,337	12%

Hospitals near Gadsden

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Riverview Regional Medical Center	Gadsden, AL	6.0 mi	3 of 5	(256) 543-5200
Gadsden Regional Medical Center	Gadsden, AL	6.4 mi	2 of 5	(256) 494-4000
Marshall Medical Centers	Boaz, AL	16 mi	3 of 5	(256) 593-8310

Straight-line miles from the center of Gadsden. 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 Gadsden

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $2,928 monthly median income of Gadsden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Gadsden: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Gadsden?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $2,928 monthly median income of Gadsden households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Gadsden, AL