In-Home Care for Veterans in Golden Grove, SC

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Golden Grove, SC: the local picture

137

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

676

residents 65 or older (23% of Golden Grove)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Greenville County)

18%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Greenville County)

About 137 Golden Grove residents aged 65 or older are veterans (20% of that age group; 14% in Greenville County), out of 194 veterans of all adult ages in town.

44% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Greenville County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Golden Grove compared with Greenville County and South Carolina

Census figure	Golden Grove	Greenville County	South Carolina
Residents 65+ who are veterans	20%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	33%	33%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.2%	9.3%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,252	$56,328	—

Older residents in towns around Golden Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Piedmont, SC	2.3 mi	916	19%
Gantt, SC	5.0 mi	1,996	13%
Powdersville, SC	5.7 mi	1,538	9.7%
Dunean, SC	7.0 mi	656	7.9%
Welcome, SC	7.0 mi	764	12%
Williamston, SC	7.5 mi	793	2.8%

Hospitals near Golden Grove

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Francis-Downtown	Greenville, SC	9.0 mi	4 of 5	(800) 805-5678
Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital	Simpsonville, SC	10 mi	4 of 5	(864) 454-6100
Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital	Easley, SC	11 mi	4 of 5	(864) 442-7606

Straight-line miles from the center of Golden Grove. 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 Golden Grove

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,688 monthly median income of Golden Grove households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina 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 Golden Grove: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Golden Grove?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,688 monthly median income of Golden Grove households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina 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.