In-Home Care for Veterans in Guntersville, AL

Local figures

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

222

veterans aged 65 or older (12% of residents 65+)

1,892

residents 65 or older (21% of Guntersville)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Marshall County)

32%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (27% in Marshall County)

About 222 Guntersville residents aged 65 or older are veterans (12% of that age group; 15% in Marshall County), out of 448 veterans of all adult ages in town.

37% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Marshall County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Guntersville compared with Marshall County and Alabama

Census figure	Guntersville	Marshall County	Alabama
Residents 65+ who are veterans	12%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	38%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,934	$48,069	—

Older residents in towns around Guntersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Albertville, AL	7.6 mi	3,464	9.1%
Boaz, AL	13 mi	1,337	12%
Arab, AL	14 mi	1,347	17%
New Hope, AL	15 mi	291	18%
Owens Cross Roads, AL	19 mi	339	24%
Scottsboro, AL	22 mi	3,627	11%

Hospitals near Guntersville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Marshall Medical Centers	Boaz, AL	13 mi	3 of 5	(256) 593-8310
Highlands Medical Center	Scottsboro, AL	27 mi	3 of 5	(256) 259-4444
Dekalb Regional Medical Center	Fort Payne, AL	29 mi	2 of 5	(256) 845-3150

Straight-line miles from the center of Guntersville. 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 Guntersville

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 28% of the $4,161 monthly median income of Guntersville 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 Guntersville: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Guntersville?

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 28% of the $4,161 monthly median income of Guntersville 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.