In-Home Care for Veterans in Grambling, LA

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Grambling, LA: the local picture

190

veterans aged 65 or older (34% of residents 65+)

558

residents 65 or older (11% of Grambling)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Lincoln Parish)

45%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (37% in Lincoln Parish)

About 190 Grambling residents aged 65 or older are veterans (34% of that age group; 15% in Lincoln Parish), out of 226 veterans of all adult ages in town.

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

Grambling compared with Lincoln Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Grambling	Lincoln Parish	Louisiana
Residents 65+ who are veterans	34%	15%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	38%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	20%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,596	$46,321	—

Older residents in towns around Grambling

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Ruston, LA	4.3 mi	2,704	14%
Arcadia, LA	13 mi	585	8.5%
Jonesboro, LA	20 mi	756	18%
Farmerville, LA	25 mi	844	19%
Homer, LA	28 mi	343	28%
Claiborne, LA	30 mi	1,938	14%

Hospitals near Grambling

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Northern Louisiana Medical Center	Ruston, LA	3.7 mi	2 of 5	(318) 254-2100
Bienville Medical Center	Arcadia, LA	13 mi	not rated	(318) 263-4700
Jackson Parish Hospital	Jonesboro, LA	19 mi	not rated	(318) 259-4435

Straight-line miles from the center of Grambling. 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 Grambling

At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $4,800 monthly median income of Grambling households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana 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 Grambling: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Grambling?

At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $4,800 monthly median income of Grambling households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana 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.