Veterans' Home Care in Hilliard, FL: Caregivers for Veterans

Local figures

Veterans’ Home Care in Hilliard, FL: the local picture

75

veterans aged 65 or older (16% of residents 65+)

474

residents 65 or older (16% of Hilliard)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Nassau County)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Nassau County)

About 75 Hilliard residents aged 65 or older are veterans (16% of that age group; 18% in Nassau County), out of 132 veterans of all adult ages in town.

45% of all residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Nassau County); ask the VA whether a veteran’s needs qualify for its home care programs before you hire privately.

Hilliard compared with Nassau County and Florida

Census figure	Hilliard	Nassau County	Florida
Residents 65+ who are veterans	16%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	30%	31%
Residents 65 or older	16%	24%	21%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	22%	25%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	17%	20%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	6.2%	12%

Older residents in towns around Hilliard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Veterans (65+)
Folkston, GA	12 mi	528	3.0%
Kingsland, GA	13 mi	2,256	35%
Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL	14 mi	1,432	27%
St. Marys, GA	21 mi	3,250	20%
Yulee, FL	21 mi	2,956	18%
Fernandina Beach, FL	28 mi	5,069	22%

Hospitals near Hilliard

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus	Saint Marys, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	(912) 576-6401
Shands Jacksonville	Jacksonville, FL	27 mi	4 of 5	(904) 244-4000
Baptist Medical Center - Nassau	Fernandina Beach, FL	27 mi	4 of 5	(904) 321-3500

Straight-line miles from the center of Hilliard. 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 Hilliard

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

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 Hilliard: common questions

How much does veterans’ home care cost in Hilliard?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

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 Hilliard, FL